Gaming Interface Design

HUD Design

• Minimal during gameplay. Health, ammo, minimap, objectives.
• Screen edges only. Never block center of screen.
• Opacity/size adjustable in settings.
• Fade out during cutscenes.

Menu Design

• Fast to navigate with controller or keyboard.
• Clear back/cancel path from any submenu.
• Save state visible (autosave indicator, manual save option).
• Settings preview: show changes before applying.

Inventory

• Grid view for visual items. List view for text-heavy items.
• Sort and filter options.
• Item details on hover/select.
• Drag to equip/use/combine.
• Clear indication of equipped items.

Achievement/Progress

• Toast notification on unlock (non-intrusive).
• Progress tracker for in-progress achievements.
• Celebrate completion without blocking gameplay.
• Historical view of all achievements.