How Do You Create AI Companions That Learn From Player Behavior?
Master cross-platform control design through input-specific optimization and platform-aware implementation details from industry-leading games.
Interface & User Experience
UI/UX design for games
UI/UX Design for Games: Interfaces That Enhance, Not Distract
Create game interfaces that enhance gameplay. Covers HUD design, menus, diegetic UI, accessibility, and platform-specific considerations.
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How Do You Communicate Complex Systems Through Visual Design?
Games are becoming increasingly complex. From sprawling tech trees to intricate crafting systems, modern games pack more mechanics and systems than ever be...
How Do You Design Menus Players Can Navigate Blindfolded?
Learn the psychology and design principles behind intuitive inventory systems. Compare grid vs list systems, understand mental models, and implement usability testing for better player experiences.
How Do You Design Menus Players Can Navigate Blindfolded?
Learn how to guide players through game worlds without breaking immersion. Technical analysis of lighting, architecture, and AI-driven guidance systems with implementation examples from Half-Life 2, Uncharted, and Journey.
What Makes Boss Fights Feel Epic Rather Than Cheap?
Master clean damage number display with priority systems, color coding, and visual hierarchy that inform without overwhelming players.
How Do You Design Haptic Feedback That Enhances Immersion?
Learn how to design haptic feedback that enhances game immersion. Discover tactile feedback types, event mapping, subtle design principles, and genre-specific haptic patterns for modern games.
How Do You Design Mobile Games for One-Thumb Play?
Learn how to design mobile games for one-thumb play. Discover thumb reach zones, natural grip controls, accessible UI placement, and gesture design for single-handed gaming.
What Makes Steam Deck Games Feel Native to Handheld Play?
Optimize games for Steam Deck with performance profiles, trackpad controls, battery management, and UI scaling techniques used by Hades, Dead Cells, and Monster Hunter Rise.
What Makes Accessibility Options Feel Empowering Rather Than Limiting?
Learn how to design accessibility options that empower players rather than limit them. Discover granular controls, visual assists, and inclusive design principles that enhance gameplay for everyone.