— DESIGN SCOPE

HUD Layout Design (UX)

HUD UI Design

— ROLE & INVOLVEMENT

Lead UI Artist

Senior UI Artist (IC)

— COLLABORATION

Concept Artist

UX Designer

UI Artists

— PLATFORM

Console and PC

Skull and Bones is an action-adventure game that immerses players in the heart of 17th-century piracy in the Indian Ocean. As pirate captains, players command powerful ships in intense naval combat, mastering strategic skills and tactical prowess, aiming to become the ultimate pirate kingpin.

The game features RPG mechanics with extensive ship customisation, crafting, survival and progression systems, expanding the experience beyond naval combat.

As Lead UI Artist, I had the opportunity to work directly on the HUD design as an individual contributor. I was responsible for the visual design, UI Design, and overall layout of the in-game HUD, ensuring players could effectively navigate the complexities of sailing, exploration, and naval combat while remaining immersed in the pirate fantasy. The challenge was to present a large amount of gameplay-critical information in a way that felt intuitive, readable, and authentic to the experience of commanding a pirate vessel.

My work spanned the design of the game's core HUD systems, including player status, navigation, ship controls, combat, and reconnaissance interfaces. A key focus was translating real-world sailing concepts into accessible and engaging gameplay experiences, balancing authenticity with clarity and usability.