verno Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 So, I may be crazy, but does anyone else think all three Viking primaries are misaligned? I'll explain. Look at all three and it appears the facial profile is from the side, yet the helmet seems to be rotated about 30 degrees. Check the alignment of the horns on all three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JViking5 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 It bothers me a lot actually. That misalignment was actually what inspired me to redesign their logo and check out this forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panthers_2012 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 So, you're creating a concept?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verno Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, panthers_2012 said: So, you're creating a concept?? Not necessarily, I like the Viking primary logo a lot! Just something that I have noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verno Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 42 minutes ago, JViking5 said: It bothers me a lot actually. That misalignment was actually what inspired me to redesign their logo and check out this forum! Where can I find your redesign? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JViking5 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I tried creating a post about it a week ago but I'm still figuring out how to link to photos. Right now it says that my photos are unavailable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandMooreArt Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 its a realistic profile, which i think is the right approach with that style of illustration. if it were more abstract, like the Falcons logo, then i dont think it works as well GRAPHIC ARTIST BEHANCE / MEDIUM / DRIBBBLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verno Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 12 minutes ago, BrandMooreArt said: its a realistic profile, which i think is the right approach with that style of illustration. if it were more abstract, like the Falcons logo, then i dont think it works as well Wow Wow, mind blown, all about your perspective!? Gonna grab another Guinness! Thanks Brandon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzaman7294 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I am so confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JViking5 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I don't think this one picture ends the debate. If the cow's head was turned even a little bit, the horns would not line up. In the case of the logo, it is a perfect profile. The point of a logo is to simplify realistic elements, not perfectly replicate them. I still think it would make more sense to remove the back horn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleVermilion81 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 But what if the Viking's head is turned even a little bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JViking5 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 6 minutes ago, PaleVermilion81 said: But what if the Viking's head is turned even a little bit? That's a good point. Doesn't it look like a perfect profile besides the horn though? There's no hint of the other eyebrow, braid, or mustache... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JViking5 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 On 2/21/2018 at 2:14 PM, verno said: Where can I find your redesign? This is what I've been working on. I've changed more than the horn but it was my initial inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolvikings Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I'm not entirely sure there's still a face under that beard. http://dstewartpaint.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JViking5 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 47 minutes ago, oldschoolvikings said: I'm not entirely sure there's still a face under that beard. Haha yeah, I've been hearing that a lot. I'm in the process of fixing that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandMooreArt Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 1 hour ago, JViking5 said: I don't think this one picture ends the debate. If the cow's head was turned even a little bit, the horns would not line up. In the case of the logo, it is a perfect profile. The point of a logo is to simplify realistic elements, not perfectly replicate them. I still think it would make more sense to remove the back horn. thats a style decision; the intent of the Vikings logo is more illustrative than iconic. i believe it works well for this logo and gives it depth and form that it would lack without the far side horn GRAPHIC ARTIST BEHANCE / MEDIUM / DRIBBBLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobbi Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Isn’t it likely that an actual Viking helmet wouldn’t be perfectly symmetrical due to the primitive technology available at that time? Therefore, even if it was a perfect profile there’d still be a chance to see the other horn from the side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolvikings Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Looks naked... http://dstewartpaint.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WavePunter Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I think the overall length and height of the horn lend themselves to needing some spacial assistance.. Making the horn slightly bolder and slightly shorter (both in length and height) would make it stand alone better without the back horn.. As it is now, the back horn is needed.. Although it's slightly too fast forward and perhaps a touch too tall as well.. But not by much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeauXone Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 On 2/22/2018 at 9:12 PM, oldschoolvikings said: Looks naked... Thank you so much, I hate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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