Studio 1_Wk7 Related Work_UI

By Mohan

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Mirror Edge Catalyst UI is the collection of UI design by Mikael Nellfors during the game development of Mirror Edge Catalyst. 

The UI design has been focused on representing identity in two different political movement force in-game: The Runner Network, representing freedom and liberation and the Conglomerate, the dominating power of the corporation-controlled futuristic society. 

Mikael Nellfors has created related and contract designs reflecting the visual identities of The Runner Network and Conglomerate by using similar shapes but entirely different colour palettes. Both models have a minimal approach, along with details enhancing their identities.

The concept that fascinates me most in this project is that The Runner Network is considered as a hacked version of the Conglomerate. The difference is presented in design by using Hard edges in UI for the Runner Network and Soft edges in the Conglomerate. The UI differences also reflect their metaphor in-game where the concept of runner network is considered robust and powerful; while the Conglomerate is considered as treacherous and thoughtful.

Reference:

Mirror's Edge Catalyst FUI - Conglomerate by Mikael Nellfors:
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/lK8XV

Mirror's Edge Catalyst FUI - The Runner Network by Mikael Nellfors:
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/LbXD0

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