Tracey Sellar
Tracey Sellar is a Senior User Research Lead at Microsoft Studios, and has worked on game titles across a variety of platforms, including console, Kinect, PC, handheld, and mobile. Tracey currently manages research efforts across the company’s Core gaming titles and franchises, such as Halo, Gears of War, Forza, and Fable. Tracey and her team also played a key role in the Kinect launch program, helping development teams understand player behavior with controller-free gaming.
Before joining Microsoft 6 years ago, Tracey was the founder and Director of the User Experience Lab - a games usability consultancy based in New Zealand.
In addition to games, Tracey has conducted user research on a range of products including websites, productivity software, videoconferencing systems, and large interactive display technologies. Prior to getting into technology, she ran a dance company, worked as a professional dancer, and held various roles in the arts industry.
Tracey has completed three years of a PhD, exploring new research strategies and methods for evaluating game user experience. She also holds a Bachelor of Business (Honors) in Information Technology and a Diploma in Contemporary Dance.
