NBA Redesigns | Miami Heat (3/3)

[jb1322 245]

My goal with these rebrands is to make sure the jerseys aren't boring. I feel like so much more can be done to each design. I want each team to feel unique and have a defined identity. I've created five jerseys for each team and I'll post a team's set when it is fully complete.

Each team will have: 

1. Association-HOME.standard white jersey. Nike logo. 

2. Icon-AWAY.team's primary, iconic color. Jumpman logo. Road jersey.

3. Statement-HOME ALTERNATE. team's secondary color. Jumpman logo. Home alternate jersey.

4. Showtime-AWAY ALTERNATE. Each team will be issued a black jersey for late night prime time games (ex. 76ers go play the Lakers at a 10:30 EST game). Nike logo.

5. Community-ALTERNATE. basically an experimental jersey that fills the role of the city jersey. Nike logo. Alternate that can be worn either home or away. 

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COMPLETED SETS

1. Orlando Magic
2. Indiana Pacers
3. New York Knicks
4. Miami Heat

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OLD:

Completed Sets on Old Templates [Outdated]:

1. Phoenix Suns 
   1. UPDATE: Suns V2
2. Golden State Warriors 
   • UPDATE: Warriors V2
   • UPDATE: Warriors V3
3. Toronto Raptors 
   • UPDATE: Raptors V2
   • UPDATE: Raptors V3 
4. Houston Rockets
   • UPDATE: Rockets V2
5.  Atlanta Hawks
6.  New York Knicks 
   • UPDATE: Knicks V2
7. Oklahoma City Thunder 
   • UPDATE: Thunder V2
8. Philadelphia 76ers 
   • UPDATE: 76ers V2
9. Los Angeles Lakers 
   • UPDATE: Lakers V2
10. Los Angeles Clippers 
    • UPDATE: Clippers V2
11. Orlando Magic 
    • UPDATE: Magic V2
12. Miami Heat
    • UPDATE: Heat V2
13. New Orleans Pelicans
14. Washington Wizards
    • UPDATE: Wizards V2
15. Brooklyn Nets
    • UPDATE: Nets V2
16. Dallas Mavericks
17. Minnesota Timberwolves
    • UPDATE: Timberwolves V2
18. Portland Trail Blazers
19. Boston Celtics
20. Cleveland Cavaliers
21. Detroit Pistons
22. Memphis Grizzlies
23. Charlotte Hornets
24. San Antonio Spurs
25. Utah Jazz
26. Chicago Bulls
27. Sacramento Kings

                   

 

 

[jb1322 245]

EDIT: This is an outdated set. To find the most current set, scroll back up to the top post and click on the link for V2.

Golden State Warriors (V1)

Full Set:

[Blindsay 266]

As nice as these jerseys are, there is WAY too much going on!

[jb1322 245]

EDIT: This is an outdated set. To find the most current set, scroll back up to the top post and click on the link for V2.

 Toronto Raptors (V1)

[Agus 57]

I'll do some general considerations. I appreciate you trying to bring some colour and 90's flair to the teams, something I can relate because I'm a big fan of that era.

 

But I do agree with @Blindsay, there's just too much going on with the jerseys, a lot of elements feel thrown together just for the sake of it (the side patterns for the Suns Icon, they clash together), and the wordmarks in general need a lot of refinement. Speaking of wordmarks, I notice a pattern where you use a different wordmark for every jersey. Example, for the Suns you used two different wordmarks for "Phoenix", two for "Suns" and one more for "The Valley". That's five different wordmarks. How can you create an identity for a team using five different wordmarks?. My advice is to use one for every name, and try to make it as similar as possible.

 

With the Raptors, you used both jagged pinstripes and chevrons, but made them both very noticeable. One of them should be more subtle, sublimated.

 

As for the good things, I like both the Association for the Warriors and the "North" for Toronto, paying homage to the Huskies in an unique way.

 

Like I said, you have very good ideas, but you might need to take a "less is more" approach to them so they can reach their potential. Choose one element from that jersey and design the jersey around it, not throwing every element into it.

[jb1322 245]

1 hour ago, Agus said:

I'll do some general considerations. I appreciate you trying to bring some colour and 90's flair to the teams, something I can relate because I'm a big fan of that era.

 

But I do agree with @Blindsay, there's just too much going on with the jerseys, a lot of elements feel thrown together just for the sake of it (the side patterns for the Suns Icon, they clash together), and the wordmarks in general need a lot of refinement. Speaking of wordmarks, I notice a pattern where you use a different wordmark for every jersey. Example, for the Suns you used two different wordmarks for "Phoenix", two for "Suns" and one more for "The Valley". That's five different wordmarks. How can you create an identity for a team using five different wordmarks?. My advice is to use one for every name, and try to make it as similar as possible.

 

With the Raptors, you used both jagged pinstripes and chevrons, but made them both very noticeable. One of them should be more subtle, sublimated.

 

As for the good things, I like both the Association for the Warriors and the "North" for Toronto, paying homage to the Huskies in an unique way.

 

Like I said, you have very good ideas, but you might need to take a "less is more" approach to them so they can reach their potential. Choose one element from that jersey and design the jersey around it, not throwing every element into it.

Thanks for the critiques. I'll keep all this in mind for future sets. I genuinely appreciate the feedback. 

[jb1322 245]

Atlanta Hawks.(V1)

Full Set:

 

[Blindsay 266]

NOW you’re getting it! These look great!

[mvk 52]

I like them, don’t worry about toning them down to much, they’re concepts, be creative.

[Agus 57]

Atlanta is a big improvement! Good job!

[jbird669 89]

15 hours ago, Blindsay said:

As nice as these jerseys are, there is WAY too much going on!

My thoughts exactly. 

[jaytavo305 215]

You gotta simplify these. They all got some good elements but jeez there's a lot going on. Certain elements are really nice, I think the design of the purple jerseys could be a good base to start. Try to model the others after that, create a cohesive brand, and you got a nice start

[jaytavo305 215]

1 minute ago, jaytavo305 said:

You gotta simplify these. They all got some good elements but jeez there's a lot going on. Certain elements are really nice, I think the design of the purple jerseys could be a good base to start. Try to model the others after that, create a cohesive brand, and you got a nice start

When I said this, I was talking about the suns set, didn't see the new ones you posted. Some of em are really cool, I would just try to create one unified look instead of 5 totally different jerseys that all have different word marks/logo placement/stripes, etc. That works for a city jersey, but try to base the set off one jersey design and keep em consistent. Speaking of city sets I love what you did for Toronto and Atlanta's city jerseys, they look sweet. Much improved as this set has gone on

[jb1322 245]

Again, thanks for the criticisms. I'm trying to better them and I hope you can see like with the Atlanta set that as more sets are released that I'm taking all of this feedback into consideration. 

[jb1322 245]

Houston Rockets (V1)

Full Set:

[jb1322 245]

working on Knicks next

[jb1322 245]

I've updated the Toronto set. 

[Tore 362]

These are great but very busy. Have you considered adopting Nike's minimalistic approach in your concepts? Less is always more, or so I believe - this said great to see new NBA concepts and these are colorful and fun!

[jb1322 245]

EDIT: This is an outdated set. To find the most current set, scroll back up to the top post and click on the link for V2.

New York Knicks (V1)

Full Set:

[Blindsay 266]

Can I buy the Empire State jersey?