Tim Schafer is the president of Double Fine Productions, a San Francisco-based development studio whose games -- including the soon-to-be-released action/adventure Psychonauts -- emphasize strong story and character. Prior to Double Fine, Schafer was a Project Leader at LucasArts, where he was responsible for several award-winning games, including Grim Fandango and Full Throttle. Schafer also co-designed Day of the Tentacle, and was a writer and assistant designer on The Secret of Monkey Island 1 & 2.
Schafer hosted a seminar titled "Taking Risks in Development."