GAMECRAFT: The UI/UX & Dev Challenge

Design and build immersive, functional, and visually stunning UI/UX for a modern game environment — from concept to code.

Welcome to Gamecraft: The UI/UX & Dev Challenge, where art meets code in the thrilling universe of game interface design. This challenge pushes participants to go beyond static mockups and step into the full-stack role of a UI/UX designer-developer. Craft breathtaking game screens, menus, and HUDs with high visual polish — and then bring them to life through real, responsive front-end development. Whether you’re designing for a mobile platformer, a desktop strategy game, or a web-based arcade, this is your opportunity to demonstrate not only your creative design skills but also your ability to translate vision into functional interfaces using modern front-end technologies. It’s a true test of versatility, game sense, and user empathy — ideal for those who love storytelling through interaction and visuals.

Event Details

Event Date: [Insert Date]
Registration Deadline: [Insert Deadline]

Challenge Overview

Participants will design and develop a complete game UI for a fictional or real game idea. The project should include both visual mockups and a coded, interactive prototype built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (or other front-end stacks). You’ll create a cohesive user experience while demonstrating design sensibility and technical skill.

What You’ll Be Doing

Choose a game concept or receive a genre/theme brief.
Design wireframes or mockups using tools like Figma or Adobe XD.
Develop your UI using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or any modern frontend stack (React/Three.js welcome).
Create responsive and interactive components:
- Start screen/menu
- In-game HUD (health bars, score counters, minimap)
- Inventory/settings/mission screens
- Animations or transitions (CSS or JS-powered)
Ensure accessibility, responsiveness, and fluid navigation.

Skills You’ll Flex

UI/UX Design for Games
Responsive Front-End Development
JavaScript Interactivity & DOM Handling
Wireframing & High-Fidelity Prototyping
Animation & Transitions
User Journey & Flow Mapping
Visual Hierarchy & Pixel Precision

Judging Criteria

Visual Appeal & Immersiveness – How well does the design support the game genre/theme?
Functionality & Responsiveness – Does the developed UI adapt well and perform smoothly?
Usability & Accessibility – Is the interface user-friendly and inclusive?
Consistency & Structure – Visual and code cleanliness, component reuse
Code Quality – Clean, modular, and well-commented code with best practices
Presentation – Clear walkthrough and rationale for both design and implementation choices

Why Participate?

Create a real-world portfolio project from design to deployment
Stand out as a UI/UX + front-end hybrid — in demand in the game dev world
Get hands-on with modern tools like Figma, React, or GSAP
Build something fun, immersive, and technically impressive
Gain exposure to UI-specific dev concepts and logic

Who Can Join?

UI/UX Designers
Front-End Developers
Game Dev Enthusiasts
Indie Creators