Le Québécois Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Yeap, it appears that probably the most concepted NHL franchise on this forum, The Washington Capitals are coming back to the American National Colors next season.Here's my concept in which I kept a touch of gold...as always.... MSPaint!C and C are welcome... Le QUÉBÉCOIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gueman Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I always find your work interesting. On this set the logo is boring, and too much gold. Swap the positions of the red and the gold. As for the logo...scrap it. There are a lot better ways to represent the Caps than a W with Capitals across it. I also don't really dig the DC thing either. What is good...the jersey style & the use of the stars. Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys. P. J. O'Rourke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallWonk Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I like the big W on the chest. Excellent.The gold is far too dominant, though. This is not a red, white, and blue uniform. It's a gold uniform with red and blue highlights. Switch the gold and red, and then possibly switch the red and blue, and you'll have more of the right balance. And then you'll need to incorporate a touch more gold into the chest logo and numbers/letters. Regarding the curvy stripes on the bottom, I don't understand why you've made that choice. They don't make me think of Washington. I'm all for decorating the bottom of hockey jerseys, but these color arcs look thrown on rather than thought out. A truly great Caps concept will look like a team from Washington even if the logo and lettering is removed. Finally, why five stars on the front? There are three stars in DC's flag; three stars would also stand for the three "states" of the Washington area and the three branches of government in the capital. I can also think of arguments for one star, for two, for four, or for thirteen. But not five. Again, that makes the stars look thrown on rather than thought out.But I love the idea of that giant W bearing down the ice at the Flyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Québécois Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 the suggestions are noted. I'll edit it tonight with much improvement I hope... Le QUÉBÉCOIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koizim Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Definately one of your better concepts.Good things: Secondary logo, socks, glovesNeeds Improvement: Jersey looks too much like Ducks, pants need a side stripe, switch gold on jerseys with red or blueHas to go: Primary logo (like incorporation of wordmark into logo, though) Engine, Engine, Number Nine, on the New York transit line, If my train goes off the track, pick it up! Pick it up! Pick it up! Back on the scene, crispy and clean, You can try, but then why, 'cause you can't intervene. We be the outcast, down for the settle. Won't play the rock, won't play the pebble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Québécois Posted May 5, 2007 Author Share Posted May 5, 2007 here's a new version based upon some of you comments...edited on may 5th 2007... Le QUÉBÉCOIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StPatty33 Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I really like that new version!A little busy, but I could definitely see it as an alt. The below to be updated once the newest banner is raised! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharplcd Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 here's a new version based upon some of you comments...edited on may 5th 2007...did u make the eagle logo yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 You should use the logo on your second jersey and put it on the the first jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucaMaz3 Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Hmm... these jerseys, good or bad, are certainly intriguing. First off, I think that both the logos were cool in their own way. The W you had on the first attempt is classic, and as BallWonk noted it could be intimidating. Also, the eagle would look good on an alt or on the sleeves. Next, the biggest problem is that I find the red/blue/gold combo hideous. It would work, in my opinion, if the colors were red and blue with only a trace of gold on the outlines, but besides that it is a no-no. Last, the striping on the updated jersey is real cool. I like how you incorporated it on the socks too. Overall, you would have a dandy if you diminish the gold. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 I love it. It should be the Capitals' new road jersey. LEONARD WEIRICHFAN OF THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS SINCE 2005LOVE THOSE NATS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VitaminD Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Meh. All in all, I'm not warming up to it.Mainly, it doesn't look like something an NHL team would wear. The NHL is supposed to be the very best hockey in the world, and this looks very minor-league, very amateurish. Dozens of tiny stars everywhere, a crest crammed with American iconography, all kinds of crazy blocks of colors and stripes running in all directions. It's just overdone.Beyond that, there are legitimate design problems as well.1. The gold looks more like an athletic gold... which is to say, yellow. I see the jerseys, I think this is for one of the South American countries that were part of Gran Colombia, not the US. Take off some of the stars and change the eagle, and these could be Venezuela's sweaters.2. The player name font is very hard to read. The "H and "K" in "Ovechkin" are almost identical, and I would imagine that the "U" and "V" would be as well.3. The number is entirely too wide. The "8" takes up most of the width of the back; try Eric Lindros's #88 back there, and the numbers will wrap around to the front.4. The wordmark is blander than bland. Considering how unique the lettering font is for player names, to go with a bland font for the wordmark is baffling at the very best.I dig a lot of your work, but this one's not cutting it for me. Sorry. "Start spreading the news... They're leavin' today... Won't get to be a part of it... In old New York..."In order for the Mets' run of 12 losses in 17 games to mean something, the Phillies still had to win 13 of 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koizim Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Major improvement over the last one, but the red on the jersey and the shoulder patch don't match and the gloves look...Jackson Pollack-y... Engine, Engine, Number Nine, on the New York transit line, If my train goes off the track, pick it up! Pick it up! Pick it up! Back on the scene, crispy and clean, You can try, but then why, 'cause you can't intervene. We be the outcast, down for the settle. Won't play the rock, won't play the pebble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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