In Progress: Foundations in Focus
Hai all! Time to update you on what I've been working on:
Progress on Vera’s clothing has been a bit of a challenge lately, so I’ve decided to take a short break from it and shift my focus to learning Ren’Py. While I’m familiar to programming basics, this is my first real experience working on a visual novel framework. Thankfully, Ren’Py has been pretty approachable so far, with solid documentation to guide me.
Right now, I'm focusing on designing the user interface. Since the UI is the first thing players see when starting the game, I want to make sure it leaves a polished and memorable impression. The default Ren’Py interface is fine, and I don't plan on completely overhauling it, but I do want to give it a clean, elegant touch-up.
I’ve been pouring through the Ren’Py documentation and browsing guides for inspiration, slowly piecing together a rough draft of the UI. My goal is to lay a strong foundation I can iterate on as development progresses, minimizing the need for major rework down the line. It’s definitely a bit overwhelming at the moment, especially since graphic design isn't my strongest suit, but I’m taking it a step at a time. Switching tasks has been a refreshing change of pace, helping me stay motivated and avoid burnout.
For the UI, I’m aiming for a minimalist aesthetic. While I’m still brainstorming and experimenting, my focus is on incorporating a refined font with adjusted spacing and subtle quality-of-life improvements to enhance usability. The goal is to create a polished, cohesive design without relying on elaborate button overlays or flashy animations.
Next Steps
This phase may take some time as I work through drafts and experiment with designs, but I’m hoping to share screenshots of my progress soon. Once I’ve settled on a UI direction, I’ll circle back to finalize Vera’s clothing and start setting the stage for the VN’s initial scenes. That means diving back into Koikatsu for map design and working on scene composition in Ren’Py - I'm excited as that's when everything will begin to take shape and start coming together.
That’s all I have for now. As always, I’ll keep you posted on the progress. Thanks for following and see you soon!

-Aevyl