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MICHAEL KIRBY
OLLIOLLI WORLD
At Roll7 I worked as a UI designer and artist on OlliOlli World, creating vibrant, player-friendly interfaces that complement the game’s bold, colourful aesthetics. Using Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD, and Unity, I designed intuitive menus, HUD elements, and visual cues that support fast-paced gameplay while enhancing the game’s playful tone. Through thoughtful layout, expressive iconography, and cohesive visual design, I helped bring Radlandia’s world to life in a way that feels both accessible and full of character. The game was also a BAFTA nominee for British Game in 2023.
OlliOlli World, was released digitally for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch.
CUSTOMIZATION MENU
I worked on many areas of the UI in the game, but one of the first places I got to work on was the Customization menu. I helped work on a range of UI art assets and contributed to the UX flow of the different screens in Customization. All of this was based on the UI Style Guide Document, which I was able to add to. Also set up and created platform specific Instructional buttons, as seen in the video above, for all console platforms such as: Xbox, PlayStation 4/5 and Nintendo Switch.
Below is a video of Customization and gameplay.
MENUS & TUTORIALS
I also designed and refined key UI systems including the menus, world map, and tutorial flows, ensuring that each element supported the game’s momentum and accessibility. I crafted menu layouts that are intuitive and quick to navigate, reflecting the game’s energetic personality while staying highly readable. For the world map, I developed visual structures and interactive cues that guide players smoothly through Radlandia’s progression. In the tutorials, I focused on delivering clear, friendly instruction through concise UI prompts and visual aids that help players learn mechanics without interrupting the rhythm of play. Together, these systems create a cohesive, welcoming experience that supports both new and returning players.
Below are some examples of my UI work in the game's menus.
ICONOGRAPHY
For the icons of OlliOlli World, I designed a distinctive icon set that captures the game’s playful, colourful spirit while remaining clear and readable during fast-paced gameplay. Many of the icons were developed using in-game models as reference, helping ensure visual consistency with the world of Radlandia while translating 3D elements into bold, simplified silhouettes. From navigation cues to challenge markers and gameplay actions, each icon was crafted to support smooth player flow and strengthen the game’s expressive, character-filled style.
Below are some UI asset examples I worked on in the game.
ABOUT THE GAME
OlliOlli World is a bold new skateboarding action-platformer that’s bursting with personality. Flip and flow through the vivid and vibrant world of Radlandia, meeting colorful characters as you grind, trick, and air your way to discover the mystical skate gods on your quest for Gnarvana.
Traverse a delightful and weird world as you take on missions, challenges, and make new friends along the way. Customize your character’s looks, tricks, and style while you experience explorable levels with multiple paths that provide an array of opportunities for player expression. Challenge the world in leagues or dare a friend to beat your best tricks on one of millions of sharable levels. Experience the accessibility, depth, and player freedom as you dive into the signature flow state gameplay of OlliOlli World
Take a trip with OlliOlli World, digitally available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch.
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