Opurgimize 電子遊戲用戶介面 by Ni Zhen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 介面、互動及用戶體驗設計 Competition Category.

鐵介面· 2024

Opurgimize 電子遊戲用戶介面

by Ni Zhen

Client: Ni Zhen

A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 介面 Category

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The Design

About Opurgimize 電子遊戲用戶介面

呢款突破性嘅科幻角色扮演遊戲，將玩家帶入一個由基因改造同社會分化塑造嘅反烏托邦未來世界。喺呢個未來領域入面，玩家扮演嘅角色身處於一個被分隔嘅世界——基因強化嘅精英階層同基因弱勢嘅底層階級。遊戲設計嘅核心係多平台用戶介面，迎合唔同遊戲偏好，確保喺各種裝置上都能夠使用。呢個設計提供沉浸式遊戲體驗，挑戰玩家探索呢個科幻世界。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鐵獎

Opurgimize 電子遊戲用戶介面是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主，這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計Opurgimize 電子遊戲用戶介面將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作，既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐，並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。Opurgimize 電子遊戲用戶介面因其嚴謹而受到尊重，旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The goal of Opurgimize's UI design is cross-platform adaptability, ensuring seamless usability across consoles like Xbox or PlayStation, laptops, iPhones, Macs, and Pixel smartphones. This entails creating a responsive design that transitions effortlessly between various screen sizes, resolutions, and input methods while maintaining consistency and usability. The aim is to broaden the game's audience and deliver an optimal gaming experience on any device.
Dimensions & Packaging: Specifications: Opurgimize supports cross-platform compatibility, playable on consoles (Xbox, PlayStation), laptops, iPhones, Macs, and Pixel smartphones.
Dimensions: Digital download or physical disc.
Package: Available as digital download via online platforms or physical copies sold in retail stores.
Technical Properties: Requires minimum system requirements for each platform; optimized for smooth performance and responsive UI across devices.
Tags: UI, UX, video game, game design, motion design, trailer, typeface, logo
Production Technology: Opurgimize utilizes cutting-edge game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, alongside responsive frameworks like Bootstrap or React Native for UI/UX design. Cloud-based services enable seamless data synchronization and multiplayer functionality. Continuous iteration and testing refine performance for an immersive cross-platform gaming experience.
Design Challenge: The toughest part was finding a way to make gamers happy while dealing with the limits of our technology. We had to figure out how to include cool gaming features without making the phone too big or draining its battery too fast. Inside our team, we looked at how phones were designed in the past to help us decide. Outside, we had to keep up with new tech and follow the rules about privacy and data.
Research: Type of Research: Design Research
Research Objectives: To understand user preferences in smartphone design for gaming.
Methodology: Conducted surveys, interviews, and gaming sessions to gather data.
Data Collection and Research Tools Used: Utilized online survey platforms, interview guides, and gaming consoles.
Participants or Experiments: Recruited smartphone users and gamers from diverse demographics.
Results: Identified preferences for larger screens, higher resolution, and enhanced processing power for optimal gaming experience.
Insights and Impacts: Insights influenced smartphone design to prioritize gaming features, resulting in improved user satisfaction and engagement.
Effect of the Research in Real-Life Phenomena: Enhanced gaming features in smartphones contribute to increased enjoyment and immersion for users, impacting both individual gaming experiences and the gaming industry as a whole.
Inspiration: I am inspired by classic science fiction literature, movies, and games that spark my imagination and guide me in creating my science fiction world. Science fiction is often a vehicle for exploring complex social, political, and ethical issues. My games are inspired by the desire to explore and comment on contemporary issues through a futuristic lens. I was also inspired by Mr. Michael Wersheim Beresin, a talented 3D artist, and I used his 3D characters as robots for my projects.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2022 in the Bay Area and finished in March 2024 in Martinez.
Operation Flow: Operation/Flow/Interaction: Players navigate Opurgimize's menu to access game modes. They customize characters and loadouts. During gameplay, they interact with the environment, NPCs, and other players using standard controls. The flow seamlessly transitions between exploration, combat, and story-driven events for an immersive experience across platforms.
Patents: Copyright: Ni Zhen (Visual Designer)
Copyright: Michael Wersheim Beresin (3D Character Artist)
Team Members: Ni Zhen
Image Credits: Image #1: Visual Designer Ni Zhen, iPad UI of Opurgimize, 2024. Credit: 3D artist Michael Wersheim Beresin
Image #2: Visual Designer Ni Zhen, iMac UI of Opurgimize, 2024. Credit: 3D artist Michael Wersheim Beresin
Image #3: Visual Designer Ni Zhen, Pixel product's UI of Opurgimize, 2024. Credit: 3D artist Michael Wersheim Beresin
Image #4: Visual Designer Ni Zhen, Macbook UI of Opurgimize, 2024. Credit: 3D artist Michael Wersheim Beresin
Image #5: Visual Designer Ni Zhen, iWatch UI of Opurgimize, 2024. Credit: 3D artist Michael Wersheim Beresin