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Concept Game UX and UI for improved experience.

Introduction

This is mostly an exercise project in how a flight simulation game on the phone can be improved. Using Rortos Emergency Landing as a base, I moved up from there updating the User Experience & interface, the graphics, while accommodating newer phones with notch in the screens as well.

The Concept

This was a multi fold experiment for me, I wanted to test out building UI with relatively straight forward UX without complicating the User journey. I was also in the process of adapting Figma for my team and wanted to make sure that it could handle heavy projects (which it surely can).

The Process

How it started
How it started
It started with re imagining how a game called Rortos Extreme Landings could be. In the state it is right now feels outdated and not very engaging, given that the game play is great I wanted to test out how I could turn this around.
Wireframes and concept prototype
Wireframes and concept prototype
Since this was a UX fix and a UI refresh, the process did not involve the whole cycle for UX. It started with improved information architecture, better segmentation of game management as well as improved flight controls.
Color Palette & Management Controls
Color Palette & Management Controls
Components like these were used to enrich the interface with more meaningful data that would reflect and overall improved experience to the game itself.
In Flight Controls
In Flight Controls
Created from scratch, these inflight game controls were verified by a real pilot as accurate, accessible and well-organized.
Flight preview
Flight preview
Besides the Flight simulation, another screen that will help with the experience is the preview screen. With simplistic controls yet all the right options.

Informal Data

Research
A study of multiple phone simulators as well as understanding the basic of flying an aircraft were crucial to putting together a Heads up display (HUD) that doubles as an interactive surface to fly an aircraft.
Analysis
Based on the learning, I did an audit of the app Rortos Emergency Landings and realised what could be improved, removed or added.
Execution
Based on the research and analysis I set out to objectively divide each flow as separate set of tasks and make sure all of it was as coherent and streamlined as much as possible.

Final Product

The Shop, Main screen and aircraft settings
Flight Screens and options
Different End Screens
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Selected Work
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ADTV
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Mind Box
Overview
Landing Page
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One Development
Overview
Landing Page UI
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VK Exhibitions
Overview
Dashboard UI
Tria
Tria
Overview
UX / UI
Nat Geo Al Arabiya
Nat Geo Al Arabiya
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Pure Harvest
Pure Harvest
Overview
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Zee TV ConteNXT
Zee TV ConteNXT
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Epeexx
Epeexx
Overview
UX / UI
Why Hire Me
A seasoned UX Designer with a background in UI design and an eye for technical feasibility. 15+ years of Work Experience in a range of industries, including Crypto & Fintech, Social Gaming, Corporate Products, Transportation Tech, OTT & Radio Platforms & Digital Transformation.
A head on approach to challenges and an encouraging attitude towards problem solving, I favour data over personal preferences, testing intuition with results.

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Origins of Lume
Shahzad is a creative problem-solver with a keen eye for aesthetics and a deep understanding of design principles. With his innovative thinking, he's able to come up with unique solutions to complex challenges.
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