Sinbad The Speller

A complete visual and mechanical overhaul of a language-learning browser game.

Inglisi is a platform helping Arabic speakers learn practical English. Their original browser game, Sinbad the Speller, was over a decade old and needed a complete rebuild. The core mechanic — spelling words to defeat enemies, like Scrabble meets an adventure game — was sound, but the visuals and game design needed to be brought up to date.


I led the redesign as creative director, art director and game designer. I created comprehensive design documents covering characters, creatures, environments and UI, keeping the spirit of the original Middle Eastern-inspired setting intact while overhauling the visual identity and game mechanics. I then briefed and managed a team of designers, animators and developers through production.