Leonard.hinz

Animation

Motion Design

Steam Artworks - 3D Profile Visuals

23. March 2024

A series of 3D artworks and animations created for customized Steam profiles. The goal was to design personal visuals that combine motion, character, and composition within the platform’s 5 MB upload limit.

Overview

Steam is a digital platform where players can buy, play, and manage PC games.
Each user profile can be personalized with custom “Artworks” still or animated graphics that appear in specific areas of the profile.
These visual elements allow players to express their personality, style, and favorite games.

The following artworks were designed as 3D-based compositions combining animation, lighting, and custom type design to fit within Steam’s technical requirements.

Artwork 01

The first artwork was designed as a clean 3D animation built around minimal shapes and lighting accents. The animation was optimized for the 5 MB upload limit while maintaining depth and smooth motion. It was tested directly inside a Steam profile to ensure proper scaling and playback.

Animated artwork — looping 3D Animation

Steam profile preview

Renders

TEXTURED

CLAY

Artwork 02

The second artwork explored a more stylized direction, combining animation with a custom-designed typeface. The motion emphasized flow and typography while staying within Steam’s display constraints. The result was a balanced mix of design and motion that fits seamlessly into a Steam profile layout.