Emily Ramsay, a Researcher and Lecturer at Auckland University of Technology's Animation, Visual Effects, and Game Design Department, holds a Master of Design titled "Many a Mile." Specialising in autoethnography and animated world-building, Ramsay draws upon a robust design background. Their exploration of animated documentaries uniquely probes the intricacies of their Romanichal Romany ethnicity. Ramsay also engages in animation, motion capture, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), storytelling, pedagogy, decolonisation of curricula, world-building, 3D modelling, and the subjective nature of art interpretation. Committed to advancing knowledge, Ramsay's academic journey illustrates a multidisciplinary approach to expanding the frontiers of creative exploration.