ltravisjr Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Been a bit too busy to design much lately, so I just thought I would dust off something I had been working on earlier. This is for a fictional team called the "Devilbears". I haven't chosen a sport yet, so that is still open. If the name seems odd, a devilbear is just another name for a wolverine, and Vancouver Island is a place known for them. You can probably tell I got my inspiration for this from the Memphis Grizzlies logo. I am just in awe of how the artist used lights and darks in that. The wordmark is a quick hand drawn original so it is subject to improvement. Anyway, just for something new, here you go. Feel free to comment where you might like me to take this (hopefully not to the recycle bin!)...LT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am A Flaming Douche Bag Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 First off, why DevilBears? The logo doesnt look to devilsh...But besides the name, I like the logo, although its like Memphis I still like it. Colours look good but the text is bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltravisjr Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 First off, why DevilBears? The logo doesnt look to devilsh...But besides the name, I like the logo, although its like Memphis I still like it. Colours look good but the text is bad.To be honest, there was a cover story on devilbears in a conservation magazine I came across. Seemed original and doable, so that is why I chose this subject. As I explained, a devilbear is just a wolverine. For the text, I may go to a packaged font, but would like to keep it rather simple like the logo.Thanks!LT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockngoalie1 Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 like the logo, doesn't seem fierce enough for the name...also, get ride of the outline on the gold near the nose. Maryland Terrapins Uniform Tracker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ_Barlik Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Actually, I really like this logo. And even though is is based off the Grizz, I still think you managed to give it its own identity, The coloring is pretty good with the gold and blue, but why not try the same gold, and swithc the blue to a brown color, which would really separate it from the pack. And feel free to add nasal highlights as needed (in white, of course). Maybe also try a thin white outline inside the wordmark between the other 2 colors.Hmmmm....the Devilbears of Vancouver of Canada of the Arctic Circle of the Northern Hemisphere....   5-time Defending NL East Champions  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggman01 Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 kind of reminds me of ptnd's design for the stagg bowl redesign contest i ran...i like both... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelayedPenalty Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 It's funny that I actually knew the name "devilbear" before I looked at the concept. PBS really does pay off sometimes! With that being said I think you need to devil up your bear. It doesn't look fierce enough to live up to its name, even if wolverines are somewhat peaceful creatures in the wild.Edit: I also just noticed you have a black stroke around the gold highlight on his left (your right) cheek, probably wasn't intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltravisjr Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 Alright, thanks for the comments, all. I tried to address some of them here. Fixed the cheek highlight outline, added some nose highlight, and made the wordmark a bit more dynamic. Still not sold on the wordmark, as I am not much for using gimmicks like slash lines. Anyway, you be the judge. As far as fiercing up the bear, I understand the point. It will be a challenge, but I will see what I can do. One other thought: would this "docile" guy work better if the name were "Wolverines" instead of "Devilbears"? I could go that route too, but I hesitate to since to me it seems that name is so strongly identified with the U. of Michigan that it would look out of place anywhere else. Also, regarding colors, I have tried this with several different combinations, and this really looked best. Deep maroon and gold was alright too, but I haven't been able to get brown to work - at least not yet.LT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ_Barlik Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 definitely looking better....   5-time Defending NL East Champions  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBAD Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 make the eyes red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwtrailtrekker Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 like it alot.the color red could add to it depending on how its used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewPF Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 It's really good and i like it a lot, but as said by rockngoalie, it doesn't look very fierce. to be honest, i'm very sorry but it reminds me of the old Boston Bruins alternate logo http://i.imgur.com/4ahMZxD.png koizim said: And...and ya know what we gotta do? We gotta go kick him in da penis. He'll be injured. Injured bad. COYS and Go Sox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quantum Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 The offset white in the left eye makes the eyes look uneven. "One of my concerns is shysters show up and take advantage of people's good will and generosity". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltravisjr Posted August 25, 2007 Author Share Posted August 25, 2007 Okay, I tried to make it a bit meaner. Its more of a "you better not mess with me look" than a "kiss your *** goodbye!" look but hopefully it's an improvement, and maybe addresses the optical illusion with the height of the eyes.LT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quantum Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 I like this new version. The optical illusion is no longer a problem. This version also has more fierceness. "One of my concerns is shysters show up and take advantage of people's good will and generosity". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggman01 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 really nice update...much improved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewPF Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 great improvement! http://i.imgur.com/4ahMZxD.png koizim said: And...and ya know what we gotta do? We gotta go kick him in da penis. He'll be injured. Injured bad. COYS and Go Sox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melenhead Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 HAve you thought about giving the ears an upward pointiness (a horn type look)? I think that would bring out the "devil"in DevilBear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockngoalie1 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 HAve you thought about giving the ears an upward pointiness (a horn type look)? I think that would bring out the "devil"in DevilBear.you beat me to it... Maryland Terrapins Uniform Tracker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quantum Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 HAve you thought about giving the ears an upward pointiness (a horn type look)? I think that would bring out the "devil"in DevilBear.HAve you thought about giving the ears an upward pointiness (a horn type look)? I think that would bring out the "devil"in DevilBear.you beat me to it...The goal is to make it look like a wolverine, not a devil. "One of my concerns is shysters show up and take advantage of people's good will and generosity". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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