AnythingChicago Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I've really been enjoying raysox's "CONCACAF Redux" series, so I figured I'd tackle the challenge of creating concepts for an entire confederation, albeit using Microsoft Paint. I chose to tackle the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) because it is by far the smallest and most obscure of the six confederations, consisting of only 11 nations (14 if you count the three non-FIFA members). I hope to finish concepts for all 11 nations, and maybe even the three non-FIFA countries as an added bonus. First up is New Zealand!---------Country name: New ZealandNickname: All WhitesColors: White, black, and silverKit manufacturer: NikeFIFA code: NZLStadium: Westpac Stadium (capacity 34,500), WellingtonCurrent FIFA world ranking: 101FIFA World Cup appearances (2): 1982 Spain, 2010 South AfricaFun fact: At the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, New Zealand were the only team not to lose a match; the All Whites drew all three group stage matches in which they played and failed to advance to the knockout stage.Concept description: I wanted to maintain the tradition of, well, all white for the primary kit, but with an added twist; both the primary and clash kits feature the national symbol, the silver fern, sublimated on the front of the shirt. For the clash kit, I decided to stray away from the usual all black outfit and went with a silver shirt over black shorts and socks, but of course the white shorts and socks can be used in lieu of the black for contrast reasons, if necessary. Both kits also include a duel geometrical design on the front of the shirt that is meant to complement the silver fern sublimation. For the socks, I chose a gradating design that corresponds to each kits respective shorts, and I chose a shirt template that includes a color because I feel that collared shirts really bolster the look of more simplistic kits (e.g. Australia and Greece in this years World Cup).I realize that this concept does implement Microsoft Paint and that it is not necessarily of the same quality of the soccer concepts guys like raysox and Berlin Wall are pumping out these days, but keep in mind that I did put quite a bit of time and effort into this concept, and any comments or constructive criticism are recommended and would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, and I hope you enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upperV03 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Incredibly lazy job on these IMO. The jersey template is one of nike's older and probably from around close to 2007. All you did was change the colors using the paint bucket tool and add the New Zealand aspects. A good, unique uniform is exactly that; unique. That includes not only design aspects, but also the template for the uniform that those design elements are being implemented on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnythingChicago Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Incredibly lazy job on these IMO. The jersey template is one of nike's older and probably from around close to 2007. All you did was change the colors using the paint bucket tool and add the New Zealand aspects. A good, unique uniform is exactly that; unique. That includes not only design aspects, but also the template for the uniform that those design elements are being implemented on.Any suggestions on what I can do to improve the concept or where I can find "unique" templates that are compatible with Paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1clkgtramg Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I have a few PNG templates that you can mess around with. At the moment I only have a couple but I am one of the few that seems to be sticking with the PNG format so I can understand the difficulty in finding a good template. Message me if you are interested. US and World License Plate Redesign - Fixing the Elite Ice Hockey League - NHL to Soccer Crossover - European Hockey League Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoriaGooner Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 AC, I do like how you incorporated a sublimated fern on both home and clash kits, a very nice touch mate. Looking forward to the updates once you get a new template. Cheers mate and will be definitely following this. THE SHORT FUSE | ARSEBLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake88 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 If you want the template that I've been using in my Balkan Soccer Redesign, which is in PNG (I use Paint.net) DM me.The design itself is ok... And I don't like the grey for New Zealand. It would be better just Black and white (with sublimination of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnythingChicago Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 I'm over half way finished with New Caledonia, so look out for that in the next day or two.Thanks for the feedback, everyone; I hope there are fewer complaints about the template I chose for New Caledonia than for New Zealand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnythingChicago Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Country name: New Caledonia (French: Nouvelle-Calédonie)Nickname: Les Cagous (The Kagus)Colors: Red, grey, and white --> Blue, red, green, yellow, black, and whiteFIFA code: NCLStadium: Stade Numa-Daly Magenta (capacity 10,000), NouméaCurrent FIFA world ranking: 136FIFA World Cup appearances: NoneFun fact: The New Caledonian Giant Gecko is the largest extant gecko species in the world.Concept description: New Caledonias crest and kits currently feature only red, grey, and white, but with a flag as colorful as theirs, I decided to embrace it fully. The primary kit is blue over red over green to mimic the New Caledonian flag, and the numbers on the front and back of the kits and shorts are black encircled in yellow just like the emblem seen on the flag. The clash kit is a celebration of the aforementioned emblem; it is yellow, black, and white with the highlight of the kits being the flèche faîtière, a carved rooftop spear that is portrayed on the flag and that can be found adorning the homes of the indigenous Kanak inhabitants of New Caledonia, adorned as a sort of stripe near the shirttail. Also of note: I recolored the crest from red, grey, and white to blue, red, green, and white, and I went with a collared template again; maybe collared shirts will be a recurring theme of this concept series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffinM6 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I like the colorfullness on the primary. Numbers in circle are unique too. The design on the clash is nice, and differentiates it well enough from the primary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoriaGooner Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I have to echo Griffinmartins with his comments. The squad numbers on the front of the kits remind of the days of the Nike football kits from 2002 World Cup. Ah the memories Nice job on the clash kit with the carved spears, would probably look a little better sublimated. And the home kits are spot on the national colors of the New Caledonia. Can't go wrong with hooped socks! THE SHORT FUSE | ARSEBLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnythingChicago Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Bump. Tahiti is the next concept, but it'll take me awhile to get around to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1clkgtramg Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 the template still looks too grainy for me. Being able to clearly see the pixels is taking away from the illusion in my opinion. I don`t see much difference between NC and NZ in terms of the basic template. That aside, I think NC is definitely an interesting approach and although the circle looks strange, it could work for them. US and World License Plate Redesign - Fixing the Elite Ice Hockey League - NHL to Soccer Crossover - European Hockey League Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnythingChicago Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 One last bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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