Pathfinder
Pathfinder was designed to bring Destiny’s pursuit systems into one clearer, more flexible experience. Instead of sending players across vendors, bounties, and weekly challenges, it gave them a path of objectives they could progress through directly from the Director.
My work focused on supporting that shift with a UI that made goals easier to understand, rewards feel more intentional, and player choice feel more visible.
Gameplay Captures
Inspiration
Our goal was to build upon the visual language of the Director, and define Pathfinder as the boots on the ground navigational view of the cosmic seafarer technology seen in Destiny’s UI.
We used real ancient sea navigation tools to define the visuals and layout of Pathfinder.
A Window Into a Larger Path
I wanted Pathfinder to feel like one piece of a larger puzzle, as if players were viewing a focused section of a bigger map. To create that feeling, we built the layout from a large radial structure and zoomed the screen into a smaller section of it.
Bungie Coworkers
I want to shout out all my Bungie coworkers. There’s too many to list, but I’ve always known my contributions would have been insignificant without your help. Thank you for your willingness, hard work, and laughs along the way.
UI Team
UI Feature Lead - Phil Etting
UI Design - Dustin Thaxton
UX Design - Mai Tsuji
UI Tech Design - Neon O’Dea
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