Team and Roles
I collaborated with developers to implement the new UI features such as the facial hair selection in character creation, new winter map selection screens, and also while resolving a map contrast issue. Each time changes and approach were confirmed with the Game Designer. I also designed some assets for marketing purposes, particularly for UploadVR showcase.
The Process
Defining requirements and Research
My tasks were outlined upfront, and I discussed each one with the respective Team Leader to ensure clarity. I also confirmed the UI design approach with the Game Designer to align with the game's overall design vision.
The research was conducted by analyzing the UI in other survival games such as The Forest and Greenhell VR, annd sourcing references and best practices from the Game UI Database to inspire and inform my design decisions.
Planning, Design and Prototyping
I planned to use alaready existing resources to make the implementation process faster. Icons were sourced from pre-owned assets and supplemented them with new assets from the Unity Asset Store when necessary.
I created lo-fi wireframes, which were reviewed and approved by the Game Designer, and then collaborated with the Unity developers responsible for implementing each feature ensure that the design aligned with the design.
Testing and Implementation
I conducted dry-runs to address any potential issues before implementation, and I worked closely with the developer during the UI implementation phase to ensure the design was faithfully executed. Only a few iterations were needed before the final UI elements were ready for launch.