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Category User Interface

Topics about creating user interfaces for games.

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.

'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.

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.

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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 * [http://www.giantbomb.com/huddie/92-4798/ 'HUDdie' concept] - HUD  elements, such as health or ammunition, which appear physically on the  player characters outfit, objects, equipment and weapons
 * [http://hudsandguis.com/ 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.
+* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIdPo8oY-f4 Scaleform Game Reel (2011)] - Showcases games which use Scaleform. A good point of reference when looking into games which have more interesting HUD/UI.
 * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wkUu5dN0LU Dead Space 2 Dev Diary] - A video covering Visceral Games approach towards their HUD.
 * [http://platinumgames.com/2010/09/24/interface-design-in-vanquish/ Interface Design in Vanquish] - Development Diary for Platinum Games which covers their approach towards the HUD for Vanquish.