Abstract: What is "Happy" anyway? It's probably some sort of euphemism for creativity and thoughtful design. And it applies equally to game design and life, so if you can apply it to one, you can apply it to the other. If you're graduating, here's what you should be thinking about, going into the industry. If you're in the midst of academia, here's what you should be thinking about in developing your game projects. Bonus Material on the correlation between love and game development, time permitting.