Cryptic Academy Articles
UX, Game Dev, & Creative Tech Insights
Building Scalable UI Systems: A Guide to Design Tokens & Components
Scaling a UI system isn’t just about consistency—it’s about efficiency, flexibility, and future-proofing design. Design tokens and component-based systems are the key to creating adaptable, maintainable, and scalable UI frameworks that work across platforms.
In this Cryptic Academy article, we break down how design tokens streamline design decisions, how component-driven development improves reusability, and the best practices for building a truly scalable UI system.
Video Games 2023 Q1 Cryptic Insights
The first quarter of 2023 showcased a gaming industry in transition, with AI-driven development, evolving monetization models, and cross-platform accessibility at the forefront. Live-service games faced backlash, indie studios pushed the boundaries of immersive storytelling, and cloud gaming expanded its reach.
In this Cryptic Academy article, we break down the key trends from Q1 2023 and explore what’s next for AI in game design, player-driven content, and immersive gaming technologies.