The proprietors of Developers Artist Studio, Jessenia and Shaira, first met while pursuing their Master’s Degree in Interactive Technology Programming in February 2020. Collaborating on several projects, they gradually fostered a strong friendship. It was not long before they discovered that their values and visions for the future were remarkably aligned, prompting them to contemplate a broader and more ambitious trajectory.
In January 2022, they embarked on their first participation in the Global Game Jam, joining forces with two friends to create the prototype of Dual Hearts. The subsequent year, the team engaged once more, presenting a new concept, yet unable to meet the deadline, consequently only able to showcase the prototype. Following this, they endeavored to collaborate on other projects; however, the team eventually disbanded, with each member going their separate ways.
Even though the previous team had disbanded, Jessenia and Shaira decided to continue collaborating on small projects. On May 5th, 2023, the two were discussing the creation of video game assets for sale. They envisioned embarking on a long journey towards generating passive income and were strategizing their next steps for accomplishing the long-term mission they had dreamed of. Later that day, they received an offer of sponsorship from Nelson Colon, a current shareholder of the company, which led to the realization of Developers Artist Studio.