@capt-pilotes
My idea for giving us more emote space is making the emote tabs more accessible. If there are any Rocket League players here, you know that for the quick chat responses with using the d pad codes for certain messages.
So, my solution is to have the emote radial begin with a category selection. You can change the names and content of each category to your needs. Here's a mock-up of what I'm talking about:
Of course, it would be nice to have more than just 8 categories, but the concept is the focus here. This would expand the pages out for everyone, and make navigation easier rather than harder. Plus, it would keep with Rare's original design and reduce confusion.