Gaming meets engineering: Unreal Engine’s design revolution

What do Fortnite, fashion, construction, and the car industry all have in common? More than you might think.

In this episode of Innovation Labs, hosts Grace Newey and Jack Li dive into the transformative world of Unreal Engine – the technology reshaping how we design, build, and experience the world around us.

They’re joined by Simon Blakeney, Technical Account Manager at Epic Games, who shares how gaming technology is breaking out of the entertainment sphere and solving real‑world engineering and design challenges. From translating video‑game physics into real‑world accuracy to reimagining how entire industries visualise and iterate on ideas, Simon brings firsthand insights from his journey from Arup to Epic, and what it reveals about the future of digital design.

Get ready to see how the worlds of gaming and engineering are converging – and why it matters more than ever.