Writing on UX, product design, gaming, and the tools that support the work.https://coreyhobson.com/https://coreyhobson.com/blog/2026-05-27-ai-game-building/https://coreyhobson.com/blog/2026-05-27-ai-game-building/I'm a game designer who can't code. With Claude, I built an RTS-chess hybrid in four hours. Here's what worked, what didn't, and what surprised me.Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyhobson.com/blog/2026-05-27-no-figma/https://coreyhobson.com/blog/2026-05-27-no-figma/I joined a geotechnical SaaS company as Lead Product Designer. We haven't opened Figma once. Here's what replaced it.Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyhobson.com/blog/2026-05-27-writing-with-ai/https://coreyhobson.com/blog/2026-05-27-writing-with-ai/I use AI in my writing process. Here's exactly how: what it does, what I do, and where the line is.Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyhobson.com/blog/2023-11-17-player-retention-live-service/https://coreyhobson.com/blog/2023-11-17-player-retention-live-service/Live service games live and die by retention. How onboarding, progression signals, and re-engagement loops keep players coming back.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyhobson.com/blog/2023-11-01-multi-character-ui/https://coreyhobson.com/blog/2023-11-01-multi-character-ui/When a game lets you switch between characters, the UI has to switch with you. Patterns for multi-character HUDs, ability displays, and clean transitions.Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyhobson.com/blog/2023-10-05-future-of-ux-games/https://coreyhobson.com/blog/2023-10-05-future-of-ux-games/How emerging technologies and changing player expectations are reshaping game UX, from AI-driven interfaces to cross-platform continuity.Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyhobson.com/blog/cognitive-load/https://coreyhobson.com/blog/cognitive-load/How to reduce mental overhead in game interfaces without dumbing them down.Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyhobson.com/blog/2023-09-26-neurodiverse-design-teams/https://coreyhobson.com/blog/2023-09-26-neurodiverse-design-teams/Neurodiversity is the overlooked dimension of inclusion. How design leaders can build environments where ADHD, autistic, and dyslexic designers thrive.Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyhobson.com/blog/2023-09-20-ux-player-retention/https://coreyhobson.com/blog/2023-09-20-ux-player-retention/Graphics and gameplay get the headlines, but UX is the quiet force that determines whether players stay or leave. A deep look at retention mechanics.Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyhobson.com/blog/2023-09-15-game-onboarding/https://coreyhobson.com/blog/2023-09-15-game-onboarding/First impressions decide whether a player stays. How to design game onboarding that teaches without patronizing, guides without railroading.Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyhobson.com/blog/2023-09-07-ux-team-organization/https://coreyhobson.com/blog/2023-09-07-ux-team-organization/Clear roles and structured collaboration frameworks are the difference between a design team that ships and one that spins. A practical guide.Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyhobson.com/blog/2023-08-30-iterative-excellence/https://coreyhobson.com/blog/2023-08-30-iterative-excellence/Great design processes aren't designed upfront. They're evolved. How to build continuous improvement into your UX workflow.Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyhobson.com/blog/gamification/https://coreyhobson.com/blog/gamification/Points, badges, and leaderboards are the shallow end. Real gamification is about motivation architecture.Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://coreyhobson.com/blog/hotjar/https://coreyhobson.com/blog/hotjar/Why heatmaps, recordings, and feedback widgets belong in every designer's toolkit.Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT