Julien is a designer focusing on roleplaying games. Their work is shaped by a passion for clear, evocative design, a background in fine arts and music, a love of nature, and a fascination with the psychology of play. They publish games under Starlight Grove, a label founded in 2022 with fellow Toronto designer Ryan Khan. Starlight Grove celebrates original storytelling, creating games that range from short and lighthearted to deep and emotional, focusing on exploring the many ways humans connect with one another. Julien's perspective is deeply informed by their life experiences—growing up as a queer, nonbinary person in a small town, living in a time of ever-increasing conflict and polarization, witnessing the seasons change on the shores of Lake Huron, and navigating life as an artist in an era of social media and late-stage capitalism. Their next game, Memoria, explores how we remember our lives and those of others through epic journeys.