In the world of esports, a player’s online identity or persona is usually captured through the design and makeup of their socials or their stream overlays. These small details, while aesthetically pleasing and usually for show, can also help to enunciate and project the identity of said persona tenfold. One of those people known very well around the Rainbow Six esports community, is Deadbird.
Deadbird has done commissions and astounding work for pro players in the past such as mousesports’ Ville ‘Sha77e’ Palola and Team Reciprocity’s Gabriel ‘LaXInG’ Mirelez, amongst recent work he’s completed for PENTA coach Jessica ‘Jess’ Bolden, CCS, and a number of the current active roster for Spacestation Gaming. He continues to support the Rainbow Six esports community with the work he does and the graphics he provides- whether it’s emotes to express an incredible clutch by your favorite streamer or a hand-illustrated profile picture to elevate your online persona. We sat down with Deadbird recently, just before his visit to the ESL Premiership, to talk more about what he does.
What is it that you do for the community?
What got you into design/illustration in the first place?
How did you end up in the Rainbow Six community, doing what you do?
How much R6 esports do you watch, and what is your favorite competition/regional scene to follow?
Do you have a favorite team?
You’ve recently partnered with T3H, an organization that has had many current professional players rise through their ranks, what is that like?
Do you have any tips for people looking to approach graphic designers?
You’ve recently done work for people in SSG, CCS, and the incredible SI’19 themed profile pictures- which of your recent projects has been your favorite to work on?
In your own words, how does graphic design serve as a tool to elevate an identity?
Any closing words to your supporters?
Thanks to Deadbird for his time! You can find out more about what he's up to through his Twitter, or learn more about what he’s worked on through his official website.