Getting into videogame UI design. Where to start?

Hi.

I'm a design student who would like to specialize in videogame UI. I've read about 12 articles on the subject from Gamasutra and similar sites.

What is the best research I can undertake to give me a good overall understanding of the subject?

Later on, I plan to intern at a game development studio to provide myself with experience working on videogames, but first, I want to practise on my own, creating some menus and what have you.

Thanks in advance.