UI Design in Games: With "Diablo IV", "The Witcher 3" UI Designer

Bonfire Conversations

UI design is one of the most overlooked yet crucial aspects of game development. In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with Fernando Forero, the legendary UI designer behind The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077, and Diablo 4. We break down what makes great UI/UX, how it shapes our gaming experience, and the biggest challenges in designing immersive interfaces.🔹 Topics We Cover:✅ What makes a great game UI?✅ The biggest UI mistakes and how to avoid them✅ How game UI influences players without them realizing✅ The evolution of UI design in modern gaming✅ Advice for aspiring UI/UX designers💬 What’s a game UI that you love but most people don’t talk about? Drop it in the comments!📢 Subscribe for more deep dives into game development, design, and storytelling!🔗 Listen to Bonfire Conversations on all major podcast platforms!https://li.sten.to/bdrq39ecFernando Forero:https://fernandoforeroart.com/Hamidreza Nikoofar on X:https://x.com/HRNikoofar00:00 Intro: Game UI Art01:21 Intuitive UI Secrets03:10 UI Design Process05:11 Diablo UI Design08:34 UI Trends & Evolution12:19 Diablo's Unique UI14:53 Symbol & Font Inspiration22:20 Breaking Into UI Design28:25 Penny for your Thoughts28:39 UI Usability vs. Beauty31:39 If Your Life Had a HUD34:15 Design Influences36:30 Favorite UI Designs40:01 Airport UI Inspiration41:35 What's Next?44:11 Advice for Students49:28 Closing & Gratitude#uidesign #gamedev #interview