NDwas Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 More from the Clippers:Strangely, the alternate above is different from the one they have pictured on their website: Tomorrow's just your future yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 The Charlotte Stone Crabs (FSL) will unveil their logo December 17th.http://stonecrabsbaseball.com/news/index.html?article_id=21Sweet!!! Cant wait!Yeah, I wish I could go, but it's kinda far fro me to drive just for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whchoclte Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 The orange highlight on the Bisons left side of the head is totally useless. Looking like a Horses Mane.Im inclined to walk over to Phoenix Design Works and hand out some slaps.Design to me is trying to be original in each work, push the limits and create an iconic identity. They have failed in all aspects.But who am i to say people keep coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallWonk Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 More from the Clippers:I still don't like the red alt as a part of the overall uniform set, but this is somewhat better than I anticipated. Straighten up the numbers on the back and this would be a fine uniform set. Not as good as what the Clippers wore before the Nats affiliation, but better than what they were wearing the last couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreGuy Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 If the cap the manager was wearing in his press conference is any indication, the cap logo is the full circle logo, complete with text, skyline, ball and charging bison. I'm hoping that's not actually the on-field cap, but that'd be my guess.As an aside, as the orange and blue seat cushion shown on the website scroll shows, this logo converts terribly to two color. "You could put an empty orange helmet on the 50-yard line at Cleveland Browns Stadium and 50,000 fans would show up to stare at it."-Terry Pluto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Buffalo doesn't have a "skyline", let alone a skyline iconic enough for a logo - even a minor-league logo.Of course it has a skyline. As to whether it's iconic enough for a logo, well, neither is the part of the New York skyline in the Mets logo. Only someone who lived there would recognize it, which is also true of the Buffalo skyline. So it's appropriate.You're right that it technically does have a skyline, but when the tallest building is 529', it's certainly not a logo worthy skyline. While residents might recognize a silhouette of the CBD, nobody outside of the area will.gfys. we may not be a huge city, but you know its ours when our :censored:ty thruway drives past it.What does this even mean? "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...
Brian in Boston Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 In the past, I've defended Phoenix Design Works when I've felt that their work was being unfairly lambasted in a knee-jerk fashion. That said, this logo is not - in my opinion - some of their strongest work. The bison is far too detailed. I also don't believe that the face of the animal is particularly well-rendered. The inclusion of a skyline element - presumably to echo that which is found in the logo of the parent New York Mets - isn't necessary, particularly given the fact that the bison obscures so much of it. Plus, is the depiction in the logo a remotely accurate rendering of Buffalo's skyline? Based upon my recollection, it seems overstated. Overall the logo is far too busy, with too many disparate design elements fighting for attention.I'm not a fan of this mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 The uniforms kinda-sorta make the "C" on the caps work, and while it's an okay identity, I still prefer their older, Yankee-style looks better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordie_delini Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 gfys. we may not be a huge city, but you know its ours when our :censored:ty thruway drives past it.What does this even mean?It means Go Your Self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daschuck77 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 At least with this logo, we know it isn't a goathead or slug. I like it, a little busy but overall a good job.I'll take a busy Bison that looks definintely looks like a bison over a legless abstract alleged "stylized Bison" anyday of the week. Please visit: www.SabresNotSlugs.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I'm not sure where all the love is coming from for this logo. I couldn't believe how much stuff was going on when I first saw it, and now after a few more glances, it looks even worse. @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejeff Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Why does it look like the Bison is smiling? Or is it just me?I noticed it too. It's probably because he's running out of Buffalo. But he's running towards Canada, so I don't know why he'd be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweeper13 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Why does it look like the Bison is smiling? Or is it just me?I noticed it too. It's probably because he's running out of Buffalo. But he's running towards Canada, so I don't know why he'd be happy.I guess I can relate since I ran to Raleigh. The first logo I can relate to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer15 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Why does it look like the Bison is smiling? Or is it just me?I noticed it too. It's probably because he's running out of Buffalo. But he's running towards Canada, so I don't know why he'd be happy.He should be frowning if he's heading to Canada seeing as we can't seem to keep interest going in a minor league baseball team GTA United(USA) 2015 + 2016 USA Champions/Toronto Maroons (ULL)2014, 2015 + 2022 Gait Cup Champions/Toronto Northmen (TNFF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Any sight of the Stone Crabs logo? Unveiling was at 5:00 PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Any sight of the Stone Crabs logo? Unveiling was at 5:00 PM.I think we've been too busy with the Revolution to notice. https://dribbble.com/MakaioCall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigShoop Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Any sight of the Stone Crabs logo? Unveiling was at 5:00 PM.refresh refresh refresh refresh refresh refresh refresh refresh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebod39 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I know everyone here is entitled to his or her own opinion, but in my opinon, those of you who think this is an upgrade are certifiably nuts.First things first...beveling. In very few cases, it works...here it doesn't. I figured that since this is a collective group that likes pictures more than words, here's just a start of what is fundamentally wrong with this identity:Now granted that the previous logo was in the bottom quarter of MiLB logos, but this ranks below that. Keeping the same general premise, here's what could have made this a great logo:1. A unique wordmark or go retro and use the Bisons' script in the baseball card image above2. Simplify the buffalo...you can keep tuffs of hair in select places, but keep the mane out of it completely...seriously, no one considers embroidery anymore3. Remove the unnecessary shadow behind the skyline4. Do not shear the skyline5. Remove the black "little city" skyline6. Go with four team colors max: Mets' blue and orange, black and Buffalo Brown7. Eliminate one of the outlines encapsulating the logoTotally agree on all points, thanks for dissecting this in a more "design critique" manner. The more I look at it, the whole log is out of proportion, the ball overpowers everything, there is no emphasis on any one element.It will be interesting to see how this breaks out onto the cap and jersey. Will the used beveled font on the jersey? Just the bison on the cap?One thought to go along with yours to salvage this:? Buffalo really only has two-three buldings that are recognizable, city hall, the erie basin marina lighthouse and the HSBC building. Play one or more of those up instead of the whole thing, it just gets lost and pointless.Once again the city of Buffalo is dissapionted by a sports team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burmy Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Any sight of the Stone Crabs logo? Unveiling was at 5:00 PM.refresh refresh refresh refresh refresh refresh refresh refreshStill waiting...Not even their website has a story about it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Maybe they didn't survive the Revolution. C!harlotte? https://dribbble.com/MakaioCall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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