Archetype - Robot HUDs and GUIs

RL7 is an eight-foot tall combat robot that goes on the run after malfunctioning with vivid memories of once being human. As its creators and the military close in, RL7 battles its way to uncovering the shocking truth behind its mysterious visions and past.

I recently stumbled across Archetype, a sci-fi short film by VFX veteran Aaron Sims, who's credits include Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, and Green Lantern.

It's a fantastic looking short that follows the story of a robot who starts having memories of once being human, and appears to be set in the distant future.

There's a real gritty and harsh look to the film that feels like a cross between District 9 and the Halo Live action trailer, and it translates nicely through the HUD and UI designs. I particularly like the robot HUDs, which have a really cool lo-fi military style, but still feels slightly modern and graphic.

The great news is that it seems the short has captured the attention of Hollywood and is being made into a feature. So definitely check it out! Can't wait to see the full feature!

Watch Archetype
Read more about the film here, includes a 'making of'