diff --git a/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/components/EmojiDrawer.java b/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/components/EmojiDrawer.java
index ed5cb15b7c..b37b464bb9 100644
--- a/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/components/EmojiDrawer.java
+++ b/src/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/components/EmojiDrawer.java
@@ -74,7 +74,10 @@ public class EmojiDrawer extends KeyboardAwareLinearLayout {
     inflater.inflate(R.layout.emoji_drawer, this, true);
 
     initializeResources();
-    initializeEmojiGrid();
+
+    if (!this.isInEditMode()) {
+      initializeEmojiGrid();
+    }
   }
 
   private void initializeResources() {