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The full package
Main menu, settings, level select and the exit dialog as one cohesive set.
Arcade racing, UI package
Arcade Racer UI Kit
A high-octane arcade racing UI package: glossy candy-finish buttons, custom sliders, level select and a themed exit dialog, all built on a vibrant red palette.
Overview
In this case study
This is a UI design package I created for a racing-themed video game. My goal was an interface that feels fast, exciting and visually polished, built around a vibrant red palette, glossy finishes and dynamic shapes that capture the speed and adrenaline of a racing game.
The set covers the full journey: main menu with clear Play, Settings, Credits and Exit actions; a settings panel with custom-designed sliders for music and graphics; a level selection screen with navigation arrows; and a styled "Exit Game?" confirmation. Every button, icon and window was designed to look and feel like it belongs together.
My design approach
I started by sketching black-and-white layouts to lock the composition and make sure everything fit together before jumping into detail.
Once the structure was in place, the real fun began. I wanted a look that screamed arcade racing, so I went with a glossy, almost candy-like finish for the buttons and panels. It gives the UI a satisfying, tactile feel. The bright red scheme brings energy, while the 'Backpack' typeface adds a stylised touch that fits the arcade theme.
Screens
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Sketch to final
From the initial layout sketch through to the final coloured assets.
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Menus & panels
Panel construction, button states and the glossy finish applied consistently.
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Components
Custom sliders, navigation arrows and icons, all sharing the same corner radius and highlight logic.
Final thoughts
I'm really pleased with the final result. This was a great challenge in building a UI set that feels fun, polished and full of high-octane energy.
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