Biography of Dylan Harper
Dylan Harper was born in Brighton, on the south coast of England. From an early age he was fascinated by digital media, fast-paced games and how good interfaces help people make quick, clear decisions. After finishing school he moved to London, where he began studying and working in online publishing, combining an interest in sport, casino-style games and a methodical approach to fact-checking and responsible gambling.
Education
- 2012–2015 – University of Leeds – BA Media and Communication (digital media pathway). Focus on online journalism, audience behaviour and interactive products. During his studies Dylan started writing short features on technology and gaming, developing a concise, reader-first style.
- 2016 – London School of Journalism – Advanced Web Writing & SEO. Specialised course on writing for the web, search intent and structuring articles for clarity. In this period Dylan collaborated with niche blogs and small editorial teams, refining a tone that balances accessibility, data and clear explanations of complex mechanics.
Professional experience
- 2017–2019 – MatchPoint Blog – Junior Digital Writer. Newsroom-style environment focused on live sport and instant-reaction pieces. Dylan wrote match summaries, quick explainers on betting markets and his first guides on safer gambling and online security basics.
- 2019–2022 – GameLayer Magazine – Author & Content Editor. Worked on long-form pieces about game design, UX and HUD elements in casino-style and arcade games. Coordinated the editorial calendar, introduced internal fact-checking standards and produced comparison tables aimed at non-expert readers.
- 2022–2024 – SpinInsight Studio – Content Editor & Product Analyst. Researched source materials for instant-win and crash-style games, drafted technical sheets (RTP, volatility, features), and aligned terminology across guides, glossaries and help pages. Helped shape a consistent style for explaining odds, limits and responsible gambling tools to UK audiences.
- 2025–present – huffandpuff.uk – Digital Content Author