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A growing library of guides, templates and documentation covering studio development, founder skills and the Framework.

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  • Framework documentationComing soon

    The ARK Framework™ — overview

    A plain-language introduction to what the Framework covers and how it is structured.

    • #framework
    • #studios
  • Founder resourcesComing soon

    Your first year as a studio founder

    What tends to be hardest in year one, and what helps.

    • #founders
    • #leadership

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  • Framework documentationComing soon

    The ARK Framework™ — overview

    A plain-language introduction to what the Framework covers and how it is structured.

    • #framework
    • #studios
  • TemplatesComing soon

    Studio formation checklist

    The practical questions to answer before you call yourselves a studio.

    • #studio
    • #formation
    • #template
  • TemplatesComing soon

    Team working agreement template

    A starting point for agreeing how a team works together before problems appear.

    • #teams
    • #collaboration
    • #template
  • Founder resourcesComing soon

    Your first year as a studio founder

    What tends to be hardest in year one, and what helps.

    • #founders
    • #leadership
  • Games industry guidesComing soon

    Routes into the games industry

    An honest look at the different ways people get in, and what each asks of you.

    • #careers
    • #education
  • Community resourcesComing soon

    Community game jam kit

    How to run a small, welcoming jam for your own community.

    • #jams
    • #community