MrFreckles 36 Posted June 18, 2019 On 6/16/2019 at 12:45 PM, QueenCitySwarm said: I think we all know that North American hornets are teal and purple Ha! Though the hornets and wasps in Southwestern US do have red and are particularly nasty if you're not careful. Loving these potential new Watford logos though. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TenaciousG 815 Posted June 18, 2019 On 6/14/2019 at 3:23 PM, MJWalker45 said: The Revolution? I don’t even think that’s as bad as Watford... plus it has a 90s-esque nostalgia to it that can at least be appreciated ironically 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MJWalker45 5,458 Posted June 18, 2019 2 hours ago, TenaciousG said: I don’t even think that’s as bad as Watford... plus it has a 90s-esque nostalgia to it that can at least be appreciated ironically No, that logo was ugly in 1996 and it's still ugly today. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camden Crazy 141 Posted June 18, 2019 2 hours ago, TenaciousG said: I don’t even think that’s as bad as Watford... plus it has a 90s-esque nostalgia to it that can at least be appreciated ironically I appreciate it because I know that a professional artist was paid real American currency to design that trash and it gives me hope that I can be successful despite having marginal talent 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Friedrich Stuart Macbeth 134 Posted June 18, 2019 On 6/14/2019 at 9:28 AM, TenaciousG said: RIP to the worst logo in major professional sports. I’m so happy. Oh, come on. That's not even remotely BAD. Although, the hart in the current badge should have a little more detail. Still, I'm sure you'll come across other logos who are just as bad as, if not worst than, Watford's. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Friedrich Stuart Macbeth 134 Posted June 18, 2019 Watford is nicknamed the 'Hornets'. Yet a hart appears in the logo as a tribute to Hedfordshire. My question is if there is a way that can accomadate both of them in one badge. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceCap 21,962 Posted June 19, 2019 26 minutes ago, Friedrich Stuart Macbeth said: My question is if there is a way that can accomadate both of them in one badge. Something like this, perhaps? It's a very quick mockup, so it's far from perfect. Still? I think the framing device of the hart's antlers is a perfect opportunity to work a hornet in. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DietDrPepper_ 4,172 Posted June 19, 2019 18 minutes ago, Ice_Cap said: Something like this, perhaps? It's a very quick mockup, so it's far from perfect. Still? I think the framing device of the hart's antlers is a perfect opportunity to work a hornet in. Make the hornet a little more vertical rather than horizontal to fill in the space a bit better 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
officeglenn 2,369 Posted June 19, 2019 There might be some way to do it like a coat of arms, with a hornet holding up a shield on one side and a hart on the other. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fbjim 92 Posted June 19, 2019 On 6/18/2019 at 7:09 AM, TenaciousG said: I don’t even think that’s as bad as Watford... plus it has a 90s-esque nostalgia to it that can at least be appreciated ironically I absolutely prefer the Revs logo to the faux-european stuff that's so in vogue with whoever's been branding MLS franchises (Inter Miami???) 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyersfan 665 Posted June 20, 2019 have the voting options been shown yet? if not, when would we see them? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceCap 21,962 Posted June 20, 2019 On 6/18/2019 at 8:32 PM, BellaSpurs said: Make the hornet a little more vertical rather than horizontal to fill in the space a bit better I wasn’t presenting that as a serious proposal. More a proof of concept. That you can put a hornet between the hart’s antlers and have it work. Obviously a mashup like I posted isn’t going to be the best application of that design, but I feel it proves the base concept has merit. On 6/19/2019 at 10:29 AM, fbjim said: I absolutely prefer the Revs logo to the faux-european stuff that's so in vogue with whoever's been branding MLS franchises (Inter Miami???) Can we have one soccer/football thread where we don’t have the “MLS going Euro” debate? This isn't even a MLS team! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agentrygraphics 389 Posted June 21, 2019 18 hours ago, flyersfan said: have the voting options been shown yet? if not, when would we see them? The contest just opened up last week, so I imagine by the end of July we'll see something. I think the crest will take effect for the 2020/2021 season. Also something to keep in mind - from how I understood it, a panel of season ticket holders will narrow the field down, then the season ticket holders/members will vote. The current badge will be included as a voting option to keep (I doubt that it stays, though). I believe when I read the rules for submissions, it said that any concepts MUST embody "hornets"...so unless someone can mix a Hart and a Hornet to coexist in a way pleasing to the eye...the club wants to move away from the Hart/Deer imagery. (Which is a shame) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
insert name 4,993 Posted June 21, 2019 On 6/13/2019 at 9:28 PM, TenaciousG said: RIP to the worst logo in major professional sports. I’m so happy. Worse? You sure about that? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TenaciousG 815 Posted June 23, 2019 I’m sorry, but has anyone here actually looked at this logo? -The unnecessary thick outline and pentagonal border that a child could draw in ms paint -The also unnecessary “capital” W in Watford when all the other letters are already capitalized -The ugly moose -The weird black/yellow split -The way the colors somehow look uglier together, even though red/yellow/black can look decent if used right This is absolute trash. It’s like a bad fan concept. Any professional designer could create something better. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tracy MidGrady 533 Posted June 23, 2019 Its quite awful 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceCap 21,962 Posted June 24, 2019 21 hours ago, TenaciousG said: I’m sorry, but has anyone here actually looked at this logo? We’re all aware of how bad it is 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krz 1,969 Posted June 25, 2019 On 6/14/2019 at 9:52 PM, Scrumptious Ham said: I wonder if they are open to a badge with both. Might be tough to do. Clutter would be an issue. I don’t think clutter would be an issue as many teams feature crests with small details. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eastport76 320 Posted June 25, 2019 On 6/18/2019 at 5:46 PM, Friedrich Stuart Macbeth said: Watford is nicknamed the 'Hornets'. Yet a hart appears in the logo as a tribute to Hedfordshire. My question is if there is a way that can accomadate both of them in one badge. On 6/18/2019 at 6:13 PM, Ice_Cap said: Something like this, perhaps? It's a very quick mockup, so it's far from perfect. Still? I think the framing device of the hart's antlers is a perfect opportunity to work a hornet in. I agree. Both the hornet and the hart should in one badge. this concept logo looks great and makes sense to the team and the city. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agentrygraphics 389 Posted July 24, 2019 The first batch of finalists are in! I'll post them shortly. **EDIT** - I don't believe they are the true finalists that footyheadlines.com posted. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
