Category User Interface

Topics about creating user interfaces for games.

User Interface Forum Threads

• UI and Graphic Design - Polycount forum thread
• Interface design - Polycount forum thread

User Interface Resources

• Beyond the HUD (.PDF) - A research paper on User Interfaces for Increased Player Immersion in FPS Games
• Game UI Discoveries : What Players Want - Touches upon things mentioned in the paper above.
• Scaleform UDK Tutorial - An 11-part tutorial which covers the basics of creating UI elements in Scaleform using UDK.
• PSDTuts+ Interface Tutorials - Interface-related online tutorials to get you started.
• UI Design, Taking The Good With The Bad - An interesting article on the need for compromise when designing UIs.
• ASGamer - Flash Game Development Tutorials.

User Interface Inspiration

• 'No HUD' concept - A list of games which have a minimal/no HUD approach.
• 'HUDdie' concept - HUD elements, such as health or ammunition, which appear physically on the player characters outfit, objects, equipment and weapons
• HUDs and GUIs - A collection of the most beautiful and innovative examples of HUD (Heads-Up Display) and GUI (Graphical User Interface) design across different mediums.
• Scaleform Game Reel (2011) - Showcases games which use Scaleform. A good point of reference when looking into games which have more interesting HUD/UI.
• Dead Space 2 Dev Diary - A video covering Visceral Games approach towards their HUD.
• Interface Design in Vanquish - Development Diary for Platinum Games which covers their approach towards the HUD for Vanquish.
• UI Design in Singularity - Development Diary from Raven Software which covers their approach towards creating the UI for Singularity.
• The Art of Video Game Title Screens - A Tumblr with 'Start Screen' menus for various games.

Graphic Design Forum Threads

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Graphic Design Resources

• Symbol - A massive book detailing symbols used in logotypes.
• Los Logos - Part of a series of books; filled with hundreds of pages containing logos.
• Dos Logos - Part of a series of books; filled with hundreds of pages containing logos.
• Tres Logos - Part of a series of books; filled with hundreds of pages containing logos.
• Information is Beautiful - A book which shows how all kinds of information can be presented visually in different ways.

Graphic Design Inspiration

• 99Designs - A site with competitions covering all areas of graphic design. A good starting point if you want to build up a portfolio whilst working on live briefs.
• Abduzeedo - A good site which often has tutorials as well as daily inspiration.
• AisleOne - Daily inspiration related to graphic design.
• Computerlove - Daily inspiration related to graphic design.
• FreeFormFiftyFive - Design inspiration from around the world.
• Logopond - A hub for logos being created by Designers across the world. Good to follow when keeping up with the trends.
• Motionographer - Daily inspiration related to graphic design.

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