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Roblox GUI Maker Guide: Build Shop, HUD, and Inventory UI

A practical guide to planning Roblox GUI layouts before exporting Luau ScreenGui code.

Jun 17, 2026Game UI MakerGame UI Maker

Roblox GUI work gets easier when you treat the interface as a small system instead of a single frame. Before writing Luau, decide what the player needs to see first, what action they should take, and which labels must stay readable on smaller screens.

Start With One GUI Type

Most Roblox games need a few common interface patterns:

  • Shop GUI for coins, boosts, pets, and game passes.
  • Inventory GUI for items, equipment, and collectibles.
  • HUD for health, currency, progress, and active goals.
  • Main menu for play, settings, updates, and credits.

Pick one type first. A focused ScreenGui is easier to preview, test, and move into Roblox Studio.

Keep the Layout Simple

Use a clear panel, one strong title, and one primary button. If the GUI has too many actions, split it into tabs or separate screens. Roblox players often interact quickly, so the best UI is readable before it is decorative.

Export Code You Can Edit

Game UI Maker generates Luau that creates familiar Roblox UI instances such as ScreenGui, Frame, TextLabel, and TextButton. The goal is not to lock you into a runtime. Copy the code, paste it into Roblox Studio, then adjust colors, positions, and behavior for your game.

Game UI Maker is an independent creator tool and is not affiliated with Roblox Corporation.