Many User Interface designs look pretty, some are comfortable to use, some blend really well with the game visuals and others are innovative. Very few games have all of those qualities combined, but the ones that do are worth paying close attention to. With the help of screenshots from gameuidatabase.com…

Here’s an interesting challenge for you — convey to the player over 10 different game states without breaking immersion. Strike a balance between player control and suspense, between clear communication and immersion. Do all of that without making the player feel like they’re walking around with a plane dashboard strapped…

I’ve recently consulted a team who were having issues with their game. It had gorgeous music, stellar graphics and lots of experienced people working on it — a well made, quality product. Despite all the hard work, many players were abandoning the game only after 10 minutes. …

An infographic with UI basics for designing a color picker:

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A picture is worth a thousand words. A well-designed one is worth even more. We see them on road signs, in restaurants, airports and apps. They can save time, lives and also ruin them and create confusion. Icons are interpreted faster than text, are easier to spot, take less space…

The most tense and nerve-racking conversations are usually the most important ones. Remember how you felt when you had to say “No” to someone who intimidated you. How about asking for a raise? Talking to people you don’t like or don’t feel connected to. And reacting to the relationship classic…

Any product that wants to find success, must communicate with it’s audience. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the amount of social media platforms available to you. Should you have a Twitter, should you post stories to Facebook and Instagram, are forums necessary, where to start? …

Farm games! The Facebook darlings that annoy non-players, break friendships and suck up loads of time and money. Despite the reputation this type of game gathered, it also gave rise to some gorgeous art, innovative gameplay ideas and introduced many to videogames. As an avid fan of the visual celebration…