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xyber
20-01-2011, 03:32 PM
Thought I'd make this topic to discuss some nice looking GUIs/Interface ideas for a game set in a futuristic/hi-tech time (can also include steam-punk ideas). For this specific game the players can take control of robots and mechas.
This is more about what it looks like than the lay-out or what is available in such an interface since that is game specific. So it is about what the buttons, panels/windows. sliders, filler art an backgrounds, etc. would look like.
So, any links to some interface screenshots or designs that you think looked pretty sweet and fit the mentioned scenario?
FuzzYspo0N
20-01-2011, 04:16 PM
Any images as references? Can really see into your mind for examples , theres billions out there, give some direction :)
xyber
20-01-2011, 04:42 PM
No images, sorry. Thought the description would be enough,, some kinda gui stuff, needa look futuristic, things like that. Just looking for some ideas that might help with the brainstorming on stuff we are testing internally. You know.. like, hey, check out Deus Ex gui, that was pretty good looking.
FuzzYspo0N
20-01-2011, 05:07 PM
Well ok, i didn't know you were just looking for vague imagery, here i found plenty (http://www.google.co.za/images?hl=en&biw=1182&bih=777&gbv=2&tbs=isch:1&sa=1&q=futuristic+GUI+design&btnG=Search)
Ideas are all around - if you want images the above link should suffice.
If its a discussion you are looking for, we will need style references, cant really offer any more without more info :)
BlackShipsFillt
20-01-2011, 08:00 PM
Yes, I was going to mention Minority Report... but Fuzzy's google search covered it already.
Lots of blue of course. I quite liked Starcraft 2's interface, it's very middle of the road, quite friendly, but very visually intuitive. (even if the functionality is off).
Here is something that might be of help... http://psd.tutsplus.com/articles/inspiration/inspiration-futuristic-graphic-user-interface-design/
I don't know what the theme of your game is (besides that their will be mechas), but I though this was quite friendly: http://homeryulo.deviantart.com/art/System-Force-Japan-Icon-Pack-38861508?q=gallery%3Ahomeryulo%2F174557&qo=5
http://homeryulo.deviantart.com/art/System-Force-41922015?q=gallery%3Ahomeryulo&qo=2 (it's more Mr Robot than it is Starcraft 2, but I think that is kind of a good thing)
Of course if you are going for hardcore gamers it should be darker and more polished than the links I showed.
FuzzYspo0N
20-01-2011, 08:23 PM
Interesting that link there, Blackships. They have all the people from encide it seems, check out this gallery then (if thats really the direction )
2010 one is still being processed, but heres a 2009 (take the 2009 out link for this last year)
http://encide.net/battlebay/2009
BlackShipsFillt
20-01-2011, 08:59 PM
Oooh! I think Xyber is sorted for inspiration now
xyber
21-01-2011, 12:00 AM
sweet, thanks guys.
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