Deliquium
UI Design - 2025
DELIVERABLES
UI Design
Production
TOOLS
Figma
Unreal Engine 5.5.1
TEAM
Melanie Hicks
Dylan Defreitas
Sean Fong
Jayleen Hong
Ayon Mukherjee
Introduction
Deliquium is a tactical shooter game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players must navigate derelict environments, exterminating waves of mutants while trying to stay alive.
The Team
Melanie Hicks - UI Designer / Producer
Dylan Defreitas - UI Programmer
Sean Fong - Creative Director / Level Designer
Jayleen Hong - Concept Artists
Ayon Mukherjee - Graphic Designer
Problem
When I joined the Deliquium team as the Lead UI Designer, I was tasked with creating a user interface that was not only visually stunning but also intuitive and accessible for players. The project faced several challenges, the UI lacked consistency across screens, with no prior established style guide assets in place. The workflow between design and development was inefficient, causing delays in implementation, and accessibility considerations were overlooked, potentially alienating a portion of the player base. These issues risked creating a frustrating experience for players, as well as slowing down the team’s progress.
HUD Components
Solution
To address these challenges, I took a hands-on approach to design and implementation. I created key UI screens, including the title screen, menu screen, player HUDs, settings modals, and game status screens, ensuring each element aligned with the game’s aesthetic and functional goals. To bring consistency and efficiency to the process, I developed and published a comprehensive design system that established clear standards for typography, colour palettes, and reusable components. This system became the foundation for all UI work, ensuring consistency across the game and speeding up the design process.
Key Contributions
- Developed and published a design system to standardize components.
- Collaborated closely with programmers to integrate UI assets into UE 5.5
- Advocated for accessibility improvements in navigation.
- Streamlined workflow processes, accelerating iteration cycles.
HUD screen mock up
Results
The results of these efforts were transformative. The UI became a cohesive and polished part of the game, enhancing the overall player experience. The design system reduced ambiguity and improved collaboration between designers and developers, saving time and resources. Accessibility improvements ensured the game was less cluttered and minimal, aligning with the team’s vision in creating an game with killer appeal.