And Emmet (he/they—aka Andisms) is a freelance worldbuilding writer,
illustrator, and thought partner.
Who’s And?
I specialize in creative concepts that enrich fantasy settings used in novels and games.
My clients come from a wide range of creative backgrounds, including professional teams like game developers and filmmakers as well as individual authors and hobbyists.
Put simply, I write and illustrate lore for fictional worlds.
Building on existing project materials, my role is to develop new inventive scenarios, compelling supporting characters, evocative places, and immersive details—answering questions like ‘how exactly does magic work in this world’ or ‘what kind of architecture would exist for floating cities’.
While each project has its own unique requirements, deliverables typically include content writing, diagramming, mapmaking, game mechanics, and/or digital concept art.
Queer-owned
Queerness is an important part of my identity and creative outlook, prompting me to explore alternatives to social norms through fantasy. I use speculative fiction as a tool to reimagine paradigms that exist in the real world and delve into progressive themes that are otherwise out of reach.
Through our collaborations, clients and I often challenge one another to consider new perspectives that defy not only narrative tropes but real-world biases and preconceptions.
Before Andisms,
I forged a rewarding career in communications, design, and architecture.
Many of the skills implemented in my writing, visual communication and project management were picked up during my professional experience as a marketing manager for multiple New York-based institutions. These include SITU, a multi-disciplinary architecture and research firm as well as Storefront for Art and Architecture, a world-class gallery for radical and experimental ideas.
Academically—I hold a BFA in Architecture from the Savannah College of Art & Design where I’ve since served as a Critic for undergraduate design courses. More recently I’ve lectured on design practice at various North American universities including the University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers U.