Seymour Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Hey everyone,I have decided that I do not like any of Tampa Bay Lightning's logos or jerseys, old or new. This is because, I think, the kind of image they are going after and the colour schemes that they are using. I know changing a teams image is risky, but I think the logos that I have made are more "Floridaish." They are not perfect, by all means, but I think it is a new sort of colour scheme in the NHL and they are definately a lot different from what Tampa has now. I am anxious though because I think I put a little too much emphasis on Florida, and not as much on the team's name, the "Lightning." This was done with paint so, it isn't the best. I hope you people enjoy it. C&C if you pleaseWell, this is it. The secondary logo is based on the Florida state flag. The seal in the centre of the flag is replaced by an orange, and Florida is famous for its oranges. The arms on the red cross behind the seal are drawn into the shape of lightning bolts, instead of just the original straight arms. Here's a link to a picture of the Florida state flag: http://www.hometowninvasion.com/images/flags/FL.gifThe primary logo is a crocodile or alligator,(sorry Floridians and people who can tell the difference between an alligator and crocodile) and Florida is famous for those. Behind the alligator/crocodile are the letters TBL which, of course, stand for "Tampa Bay Lightning." GO CANUCKS GOGO CANUCKS GO GO CANUCKS GOGO CANUCKS GOGO CANUCKS GOVANCOUVER 2010VANCOUVER 2010VANCOUVER 2010VANCOUVER 2010VANCOUVER 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Uh, um, er.... No.First of all, how many colors are there? What would the primary colors of the team be? Isn't it odd that their colors would be so close to their closest geographic rivals, the Panthers?Secondly, both of those logos are just plain a mess. "TBL" in the background of the primary logo? Even if you could make that out very well... why? A gator as the primary for a team named the Lightning? Huh?I'm trying to come up with something positive, because I do like to find the positive ideas in a concept, but I'm failing on this one. The idea isn't something that seems like a good one, and the execution doesn't help it. Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 I do realize that there are many colours to this concept. I had a problem here because I wanted to keep the colours of the Florida flag and still have the gator logo. If I really think about it, these are both secondary logos, but I can't always get them perfect. Also, I think the concept colours are pretty different than the Florida Panthers, but that's your opinion. Thank you for your honesty. GO CANUCKS GOGO CANUCKS GO GO CANUCKS GOGO CANUCKS GOGO CANUCKS GOVANCOUVER 2010VANCOUVER 2010VANCOUVER 2010VANCOUVER 2010VANCOUVER 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew22 Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I do realize that there are many colours to this concept. I had a problem here because I wanted to keep the colours of the Florida flag and still have the gator logo. If I really think about it, these are both secondary logos, but I can't always get them perfect. Also, I think the concept colours are pretty different than the Florida Panthers, but that's your opinion. Thank you for your honesty.First offA. The red, navy, and gold are the Panther colors.B. Why is a team named the Lightning have a gator logo? Eagles/Heels/Dawgs/Falcons/Hawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsM29 Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I think you put to much thought in this. You picked logos that play off the fact that the team is from florida but has nothing to do with the team name at all. They are the lightning so why use an aligator? I think that both logos have potential but not for the lightning. Also, you can't read TBL behind the gator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swilson160 Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 That looks less like a gator and more like a Gorn who has smoked too much pot...Sorry, man, I like concepts that go in different directions, but this does not work on any level whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santoleri3 Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 You're painting yourself into a corner by tying this concept to TB. TB already has a decent logo and color scheme, which are largely ignored here. I like the altered Florida flag stripes, but lose the Orange. Either that modified flag OR the orange would make a cool shoulder/secondary logo. Also, if you want to have a Gator (which I don't think you NEED), try incorporating the current TB blue/silver color scheme, or make it more into a design, and less an angular portrait. Maybe a blue and silver Gator whose tail is a lightning bolt? Finally, your gator has a pinched face, but that is more a trait of a crocodile, not an alligator. Courtesy chapeeko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koizim Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 No, just....no. The red & yellow are the Panthers' colors. 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...
Seymour Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 OkA)Thank you everyone for your honesty There is no blue in this concept. Whoever said there was blue either is colour blind or has a skrewed up computer. GO CANUCKS GOGO CANUCKS GO GO CANUCKS GOGO CANUCKS GOGO CANUCKS GOVANCOUVER 2010VANCOUVER 2010VANCOUVER 2010VANCOUVER 2010VANCOUVER 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsox Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Nothing about this concept says Lightning to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am A Flaming Douche Bag Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 The concept has nothing to do with the Lightning. The colours dont go well and they are basically Floridas colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coast2CoastAM2006 Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 its not a bad concept, in fact the concept itself is good. Its just not for the lightning, however, it wouldn't be bad for a florida based team in the ECHL or even a fantasy hockey team maybe the Florida Gator Buzz which sounds pretty cool.as for the color scheme, i thought more flames/old canucks than i did florida. Spoilers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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