Gothamite Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 4 hours ago, Survival79 said: Interesting. 99 times out of a hundred I’ll go for the simpler version of anything. But here? Something is lost without the beveling. Just doesn’t work as well in a flat version. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky1324 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I think it's the way that both the tentacle and eye interact with the beveling: the eye really shines because the dark bevel and light top create a feeling of the brow being furrowed, giving the mysterious kraken an angry expression without actually giving it an angry expression. The tentacle also interacts quite nicely with the light and dark sides of the logo will not quite working on the flat version. I'm shocked to say this, but the beveling is used masterfully and might actually be necessary for the logo to work as well as it does. Just another way Seattle killed it. the user formerly known as cdclt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Update: I bought a Kraken hoodie at Costco. It's the workmark and logo printed on a dark heather gray Champion-branded athletic hoodie. It was $25 and I think it was an excellent purchase. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4One Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 I didn't like the beveling at first, but on the darker background, it needs it. That or a white outline. On a lighter background, it could get away without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewharrington Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 On 7/31/2020 at 7:46 PM, Gothamite said: Interesting. 99 times out of a hundred I’ll go for the simpler version of anything. But here? Something is lost without the beveling. Just doesn’t work as well in a flat version. I wasn’t a fan of the bevel at first. Admittedly, that was coming from a place of personal preference because it’s a technique that’s been both overused and (especially) misused over the years. When it makes sense, though, it can really add something to a simple piece. It started as a nod to those hand-carved quarterboards, but as the color scheme came together, it began to evoke the unique tone of underwater lighting really well, and I can’t even imagine it without anymore. I still don't have a website, but I have a dribbble now! http://dribbble.com/andyharry [The postings on this site are my own and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy or opinions of adidas and/or its brands.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 26 minutes ago, andrewharrington said: I wasn’t a fan of the bevel at first. Admittedly, that was coming from a place of personal preference because it’s a technique that’s been both overused and (especially) misused over the years. When it makes sense, though, it can really add something to a simple piece. It started as a nod to those hand-carved quarterboards, but as the color scheme came together, it began to evoke the unique tone of underwater lighting really well, and I can’t even imagine it without anymore. That’s it. I reserve the right to hate the next beveled logo, but I don’t think this one would work nearly so well without it. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darkpiranha Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 On 7/31/2020 at 1:56 PM, heavybass said: Perfect partners too. I love Kraken Rum. I know some will hate it, but I think this ad proves just how unique and compelling the Kraken branding is going to be. There's nothing else like it in any major sport. This is pure fun. Pure gold. I'm already anticipating an amazing pre-game projected lightshow on the ice where it looks like the ice is crackin open and falling in, revealing a dark hole where a single glowing eye appears. Kids are going to eat up all the Kraken stuff and a whole generation of hockey fans will be born (as the creaky old gripey hockey fans die off). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 7 hours ago, darkpiranha said: Kids are going to eat up all the Kraken stuff and a whole generation of hockey fans will be born (as the creaky old gripey hockey fans die off). But what is all the "kraken stuff"? The whole thing falls apart if you have a big-cuddly squid mascot, or anything that really shows off what the whole kraken looks like. It's also weird to have toys that are just severed tentacles. Curious what they do about that. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridleylash Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 I wouldn't be shocked if the mascot has nothing to do with the Kraken at all, to preserve that mystery. An osprey or even a sockeye salmon would be fun, locally-relevant mascots that preserve the Kraken's mystery very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayne Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 35 minutes ago, BringBackTheVet said: But what is all the "kraken stuff"? The whole thing falls apart if you have a big-cuddly squid mascot, or anything that really shows off what the whole kraken looks like. It's also weird to have toys that are just severed tentacles. Curious what they do about that. Yeah I'm curious too. I think it's going to be hard to avoid depicting the Kraken itself at some point. It can't remain a mystery forever, and that's kind of what they're playing off right now. They can still keep the Kraken 'in the shadows' for the most part but I do wonder about the effectiveness of that when you have revealed a Kraken character in kids promotional material and the mascot and other stuff like that. I'm Danny fkn Heatley, I play for myself. That's what fkn all stars do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavybass Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Make it so the Kraken is never seen, you get some cuddly mascot on top but then make it afterwards so that there are eyes underneath the rink.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayne Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 It feels like a smart idea would be to go with a fisherman or something as a mascot, yeah. I'm Danny fkn Heatley, I play for myself. That's what fkn all stars do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGlowin Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 They could do something similar to Lake Elsinore Storm Last updated 2/26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash61 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 3 hours ago, BringBackTheVet said: But what is all the "kraken stuff"? The whole thing falls apart if you have a big-cuddly squid mascot, or anything that really shows off what the whole kraken looks like. It's also weird to have toys that are just severed tentacles. Curious what they do about that. On September 20, 2012 at 0:50 AM, 'CS85 said: It's like watching the hellish undead creakily shuffling their way out of the flames of a liposuction clinic dumpster fire. On February 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM, 'pianoknight said: Story B: Red Wings go undefeated and score 100 goals in every game. They also beat a team comprised of Godzilla, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, 2 Power Rangers and Betty White. Oh, and they played in the middle of Iraq on a military base. In the sand. With no ice. Santa gave them special sand-skates that allowed them to play in shorts and t-shirts in 115 degree weather. Jesus, Zeus and Buddha watched from the sidelines and ate cotton candy. POTD 5/24/12, POTD 2/26/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Boy Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Archie McPhee, you magnificent genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 41 minutes ago, nash61 said: So that's where the Japanese porn companies get them from. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 47 minutes ago, nash61 said: 3ft long and inflatable... Too easy. Moving on. https://dribbble.com/MakaioCall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 38 minutes ago, BringBackTheVet said: So that's where the Japanese porn companies get them from. You weren't the person I was expecting this from. It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VancouverFan69 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 When the Kraken name became official, I was absolutely furious. Still not a fan of the name but at least, it's far better than Minnesota "Wild" because the team can still be called the "Kraks", like the "Avs", "Pens", "Preds" & "Isles". The simplicity of the S crest, the Space Needle anchor secondary & the colours are beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayne Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 13 hours ago, VancouverFan69 said: When the Kraken name became official, I was absolutely furious. Still not a fan of the name but at least, it's far better than Minnesota "Wild" because the team can still be called the "Kraks", like the "Avs", "Pens", "Preds" & "Isles". The simplicity of the S crest, the Space Needle anchor secondary & the colours are beautiful. I mean, yeah those names aren't ideal but you get used to them. The Wild hasn't bothered me for a while - I just don't think about it. It's just there. The Avs, Preds, Lightning, Golden Knights, Canes etc... they're, fine. The Kraken will fit comfortably in that group I think. You'll just get used to it and many will probably grow to like more than they do right now. I'm Danny fkn Heatley, I play for myself. That's what fkn all stars do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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