
Mastering UI Development with Unity
Develop engaging and immersive user interfaces with Unity
Dr. Ashley Godbold(Author)
Packt Publishing
2nd Edition
Published on 7. June 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
638 pages
978-1-80323-539-4 (ISBN)
Description
Elevate your UI development skills with Unity and C# by learning design principles as well as leveraging Unity UI (uGUI), the UI Toolkit, and IMGUI
Key Features
Develop game user interfaces with both technical and aesthetic considerations
Understand how to use the diverse UI systems provided by Unity
Follow step-by-step examples to create popular user interfaces seen in multiple game genres
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionMastering UI Development with Unity covers the creation of captivating, functional UIs for player interaction and engagement. Learn design considerations, animation, particle effects, and UI optimization for various genres and platforms. Implement UIs using Unity's UI systems and input systems, creating visually engaging elements like HUDs, menus, and progress bars. Discover how to develop and implement UIs across multiple platforms and resolutions with practical examples. By the end, you'll confidently develop game UIs with technical and aesthetic considerations using Unity's versatile UI elements.What you will learn
Discover design principles and patterns for crafting visually appealing UIs
Explore techniques to scale your UI across resolutions
Streamline your UI building process with automatic layouts
Understand the properties of the Event System and appropriately hook events to your UI elements
Implement Unity's built-in uGUI components, including those provided by TextMesh Pro
Infuse UIs with stunning animation and particle effects
Understand when and how to use Unity's UI Toolkit and IMGUI
Who this book is forThis book is for game developers looking to elevate their Unity game design skills. Individuals who want an in-depth explanation of specific UI elements and anyone looking for step-by-step guidance on how to implement UI components across multiple game genres will also find this book helpful. A basic understanding of Unity and C# programming is needed.
Key Features
Develop game user interfaces with both technical and aesthetic considerations
Understand how to use the diverse UI systems provided by Unity
Follow step-by-step examples to create popular user interfaces seen in multiple game genres
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionMastering UI Development with Unity covers the creation of captivating, functional UIs for player interaction and engagement. Learn design considerations, animation, particle effects, and UI optimization for various genres and platforms. Implement UIs using Unity's UI systems and input systems, creating visually engaging elements like HUDs, menus, and progress bars. Discover how to develop and implement UIs across multiple platforms and resolutions with practical examples. By the end, you'll confidently develop game UIs with technical and aesthetic considerations using Unity's versatile UI elements.What you will learn
Discover design principles and patterns for crafting visually appealing UIs
Explore techniques to scale your UI across resolutions
Streamline your UI building process with automatic layouts
Understand the properties of the Event System and appropriately hook events to your UI elements
Implement Unity's built-in uGUI components, including those provided by TextMesh Pro
Infuse UIs with stunning animation and particle effects
Understand when and how to use Unity's UI Toolkit and IMGUI
Who this book is forThis book is for game developers looking to elevate their Unity game design skills. Individuals who want an in-depth explanation of specific UI elements and anyone looking for step-by-step guidance on how to implement UI components across multiple game genres will also find this book helpful. A basic understanding of Unity and C# programming is needed.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Target group
US School Grade: College Graduate Student
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
1172 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80323-539-4 (9781803235394)
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Develop engaging and immersive user interfaces with Unity
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Ashley Godbold is a programmer, game designer, artist, mathematician, and teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, a Master of Science in Mathematics, a Bachelor of Science in Game Art and Design, and a Doctor of Computer Science in Emerging Media where her dissertation research focused on educational video game design. She also authored Mastering Unity 2D Game Development: Second Edition (Packt Publishing) and the first edition of Mastering UI Development with Unity. In her free time, she enjoys playing video games and watching anime with her husband, daughter, three cats, and dog.
Content
Table of Contents
Designing User Interfaces
Designing Mobile User Interfaces
Designing VR, MR, and AR UI
Universal Design and Accessibility for UI
User Interface and Input Systems in Unity
Canvases, Panels, and Basic Layouts
Exploring Automatic Layouts
The Event System and Programming for UI
The UI Button Component
UI Text and Text-TextMeshPro
UI Images and Effects
Using Masks, Scrollbars, and Scroll Views
Other Interactable UI Components
Animating UI Elements
Particles in the UI
Utilizing World Space UI
Optimizing Unity UI
Getting Started with UI Toolkit
Working with IMGUI
The New Input System
Designing User Interfaces
Designing Mobile User Interfaces
Designing VR, MR, and AR UI
Universal Design and Accessibility for UI
User Interface and Input Systems in Unity
Canvases, Panels, and Basic Layouts
Exploring Automatic Layouts
The Event System and Programming for UI
The UI Button Component
UI Text and Text-TextMeshPro
UI Images and Effects
Using Masks, Scrollbars, and Scroll Views
Other Interactable UI Components
Animating UI Elements
Particles in the UI
Utilizing World Space UI
Optimizing Unity UI
Getting Started with UI Toolkit
Working with IMGUI
The New Input System