Hang Loose
01Overview
“Hang Loose” — an emote illustration that lives inside League of Legends: an armored gauntlet throwing the shaka, painted to read instantly at the tiny size players see in game.
02The challenge
An emote is seen at a few dozen pixels, mid-fight, for a second. It has to read instantly, match the game’s rendering and still feel premium.
03Approach
- 01
A single, bold silhouette — the shaka gesture — readable at in-game size.
- 02
Material rendering (leather, steel, rivets) in the game’s painterly language.
- 03
Built at large resolution and tested down to the final emote size.
04Outcome
In-game
Shipped as an official League of Legends emote.
Readable
Designed for the smallest size first.
05Deliverables & credits
Deliverables
Emote illustrationIn-game asset
- Client
- Riot Games — League of Legends
- Illustration
- Vitor Carneiro (OHNE HALS)
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