SIX CHARLOTTE MAJOR 2022 – COMPETITION WINNER’S TROPHY
THE PROJECT
May 2022 saw Charlotte, North Carolina, host Ubisoft’s Six Major competition. The Six Major is one of the biggest Rainbow Six eSports events in the international calendar, with 16 of the best teams from around the world competing for prizes.
THE CHALLENGE
Ubisoft asked us to create a bespoke trophy for the winners of the Six Charlotte Major. TAKEOFF handled everything from the brief to design, modelling, manufacture and delivery of the trophy.
ServicesCustom, 3D, Graphic Design
TAKEOFF'S SOLUTION
As we were creating a single unit, we wanted to go as far as we could creatively and suggested a trophy design based on the Japanese art of kintsugi; the practice of repairing broken ceramics using a lacquer technique, finished with golden powder. Once the idea was approved, our design team moved onto draft designs and the 3D modelling stage.
Our team focused on the Rainbow Six American unit, Thermite, whose role is characterised by his patience, communication and strong leadership skills.
Visually, he stands out, thanks to his helmet and rounded goggles. Our team modelled a 3D Thermite bust, complete with stand, with the schematics sent to our Canadian workshop on completion.
TAKEOFF’s Canadian artisans handled it from there, manufacturing the Thermite bust by hand to give it a ‘broken porcelain’ effect, complemented by cracks and the gold lacquering seen in kintsugi. Once finished, the TAKEOFF team carefully delivered the trophy to the Six Charlotte Major, where it was presented to the jubilant winning team, DarkZero.
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