MattMilone Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Previous Designs: The Ottawa SenatorsThe next team is the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have had some really great sweaters in their history (like that lovely Winter Classic jersey), and some rather hideous unis (see: the "gradient" away jerseys used in the late 90's). Hopefully, this concept at least isn't as bad as those were. Anywho, no more black. Why? The Pens switched to black and yellow the season the Pirates and Steelers both took championships home, thus they wanted to join in on the scheme. However, it's obvious people really dig the dark blue/light blue thing, since the Pens love sporting their third jersey. So think of it this way: back to the old blue n' blue, but with the gold added in. Or, the black is replaced by the darker blue, with light blue sprinkled in. Obviously though, this change is all about execution, so . . .For they unis, I wanted to create a unique EDGE-cut jersey that put all those annoying All-Star template jerseys to shame. I wanted to give the Pens something that progressed their uniform history, spice up their current design, which is rather boring as far a creativity with the cut. So, I'd love to get lots of C&C, because this could either be great, or god-awful. You tell me . . .NOTE: I do in fact know how to spell Pittsburgh, just happened to create and save 4 files without noticing a missing "h" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logocruncher Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 This is a really good effort. I like the basic design (and I usually don't like "modern" designs), it's sleek and clean. But the colors just don't work, sorry. The gold and light blue in particular really clash, and kind of combine to form a combo of the two, which is really ugly. I like the powder blue and navy together, but I'd just stick with navy and gold. That's a combo that really looks good (see: Notre Dame). There's enough powder blue on that (gorgeous) third jersey to go around, and I think it's better to go in a new direction rather than combine two. The collar needs a little spicing up, particularly on the road jersey, and if you do stick with powder blue I'd put some in the numbers.Please don't take all this criticism as a bad thing. You've done a really good job on the presentation, and I like the general idea. Just change those things I mentioned (and add a shoulder patch) and it's golden in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohob Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I really like the overall direction here. So here is some C&C.PROS:? The color scheme, still has the "Golden Triangle" idea, and provides synergy with the Pitt color scheme.? The striping style: it's modern crisp and fit the line quality of the logo.CONS:? The logo should have some light blue in it, as should more of the jersey (maybe on the collar).? Speaking of the collar, I cant really see it. There should be a more visible gap where to neck hole is.? This jersey is pretty modern. What about a stylized block numeral font?? On the thirds, I would use the navy/gold logo you used, possibly with a little light blue mixed in like I previously mentioned.Hope that helps. NHL 2016 by Bowen Hobbs * BOHOB's MLB Redesign Project * MiLB Re-Brands * NCAA Football Concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarsHockey Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 These are stellar! An interesting take at it, but I like them. 98% of people claim to have "brought sexy back." Well, I'm the 2% that never left.Hometown HeroesDallas Stars- Brenden Morrow // Marty Turco // Loui ErikksonDallas Mavericks- Dirk Nowitzki // Jason Kidd // Jason TerryDallas Cowboys- Terrell Owens // DeMarcus Ware // Terence Newman // Felix JonesTexas Rangers- Ian Kinsler // Elvis Andrus // Marlon Byrd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spamspamspamspam Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Previous Designs:The Ottawa SenatorsNOTE: I do in fact know how to spell Pittsburgh, just happened to create and save 4 files without noticing a missing "h" Nice Effort, but the blue is just not a good color for the Pens. It might be good as a retro jersey, but it's just bad when it's worn all the time. It's bad here and else where for 4 reasons: 1. Black and Gold are symbols of the city of Pittsburgh. They come from the city flag, which in turn comes from the family colors of William Pitt. 2. Black and Gold are also good colors for a team called "the Penguins", seeing as these colors appear on many species of Penguins. 3. Only a handful of teams outside of Pittsburgh use black and gold as primary colors, and Blue and gold, even blue and white, are used in many places. Using these would lose the individuality of the team. 4. Here especially, the powder blue just doesn't work well with the gold.A good concept though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throwback Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 these colours just work, it is, as previously stated, an interesting look at the pens' branding, it like to see it with the darker blue changed to black, I'm not sure it would work but I'd be interested to see it. I like the concept but as a penguins fan I am not sure about using navy for them. ~?~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 A nice use of the old all-star template.On the white jersey, I'd make the thin white piping on the sleeve that is between the thin gold and thick light blue navy. "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...
Linus Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Im liking the addition of the powder blue and the navy. This is a great looking set and if the rumours are true about the Pens adopting new colours when they move into there new arena, Id love to see them wearing these. beLEAF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrosby Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 could we see the same thing, with the dark blue replaced by black? https://twitter.com/OutOfThisWC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaTo Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I'm really liking this color scheme for the Pens. Great job here! And your powder blue alt is absolutely outstanding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliott Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Nice! I really like this concept. The altered all-star template is pretty cool, and the pants look fantastic. I agree with the people that say the navy should be black. I will say this: the number font looks good on its own, but I don't think it looks good with the striping...I would use something more rounded, more modern, like the font used with last year's all-star jerseys. Another thing, when I work with collars that are the same color as the jersey, I usually make a distinction between them, you could outline it or make it a darker shade of the base color, just a tip, but I think it helps with the presentation.Also, is this really only part II? I thought you did the Coyotes and a few other teams. Dribbble ... Behance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maz Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Its pretty good. Nothing id like to see them actually wear. Dont get me wrong though, it looks good. Well presented, to. One thing I mostly dislike about it is the mixture of blue and gold, as well as the recycling of the old all star template, the continued use of the '68 throwbacks as a third, and coloring the penguin blue.It looks good, but I dont think it makes much sense, for the lack of a better term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shumway Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 The one thing that I'm really not diggin' here is the gold. I'd honestly go with a brighter yellow. Combined with the blues, the gold color just seems so muted. I think the yellow would just pop. Although I prefer the Pens to be black & gold/yellow to match the city, these really do look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutz Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I'm no fan of hockey and know nothing of the unifiorms, but those are freakin sexy. Love those colors. But why did you keep the black and yellow on the third jersey logo? erikas | go birds | dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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