people. ventures. ecosystems.
Working across games, interactive media and emerging cultural industries.
Azul Brillante is an innovation studio based in Almería, Spain, working internationally at the intersection of technology, culture and entrepreneurship.
We partner with founders, organisations and communities to develop talent, activate ecosystems and build new ideas and ventures. Our work spans advisory, venture development and independent cultural projects.
Say hello:
hola@azulbrillante.es
What We Do
Innovation & Ventures
Azul Brillante works with founders, organisations and partners to explore new ideas, develop ventures and bring innovative projects to life. Our work spans research and development, strategic advisory and early-stage venture development across games, interactive media and cultural industries.
Talent & Inclusive Cultures
Great industries are built by great people. Azul Brillante designs initiatives, programmes and partnerships that help organisations and communities develop diverse talent, strengthen leadership and build inclusive, high-performing cultures across the games and technology sectors.
Ecosystem & Sector Development
We work with industry partners, institutions and communities to strengthen innovation ecosystems and support the growth of creative and technology sectors. Our work helps connect talent, organisations and opportunities to build more vibrant, collaborative and sustainable industries.
Our Perspective
people-centric. curious. COLLABORATIVE
We approach each project as an opportunity to explore ideas, develop people and build meaningful ventures. Our work combines research, experimentation and practical experience across technology, culture and entrepreneurship.
We believe the most interesting innovations emerge where disciplines meet — and where talented people are given the space to experiment, collaborate and build together, equally.
“we shape our tools and thereafter, our tools shape us.” – Marshall mcluhan
OUR people
Dr. Chris Lowthorpe
Co-Founder
Chris works at the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship and culture.
He has spent more than two decades building talent initiatives, ventures and industry collaborations across the games, technology and creative sectors.
Author of Punk Playthings: Provocations for C21st Gamemakers (Taylor & Francis), he also writes about Spanish food and drink culture through the lens of innovation.
Based in Almería in southern Spain, we collaborate internationally with partners across the games, technology and creative sectors.
Dr. Marie-Claire Isaaman
Co-Founder
Marie-Claire is a global leader in advancing equality, diversity and opportunity in the games industry.
As CEO of Women in Games, she has helped transform the organisation into an international force for change, working with studios, technology companies and education partners to develop diverse talent and build a more inclusive global games ecosystem.
Say Hola!
hola@azulbrillante.es