chickenfish13 Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 OK, I realize I said that I would have it up later, but I thought of a different way to do this, and I'm posting it now. The first set won't be up until later though.So, here's how it works. There's been many threads around here that focus on NCAA football, or basketball, which mostly focus on the jerseys. I am more of a logo person myself, and don't usually find myself viewing those threads a lot (although they have some great work in them.) I thought it would be interesting (and challenging) to redesign the logo identities of the Schools, instead of focusing on the uni's. I thought about tackling all of the schools, but frankly, it would be pretty hard, never get finished, and I don't think I'm good enough and have the time to do that. So I thought I would let you guys decide the 39 worst identities, or ones you think are in need of a change. I say 39, because I am picking one for myself, to make the whole project at 40. The reason I am taking on a little more than other redesign projects-all main leagues usually have 30-32- is because I would rather focus more on logos, which for me are easier to take c and c on and try and improve. If at all possible, I'd like it if you guys didn't pick a whole bunch of schools with the same name, as I know many are named after the same things, and it would be near impossible to design, say, 6 different wildcats, or tigers, or something. I will just let you guys post your opinions, and will let you know which team I myself selected to go first. To see a list of schools, you could check out sportslogos.net, or go to the link below. Hopefully people don't think this is to ridiculous, or in any way obnoxious or arrogant on my part, and it would be great to see people speak their minds. Thanks a lot.C-FishList Of SchoolsEDIT****I'm using this thread as the one to post on. Still can't believer I double posted . Anyways, the team I have picked is the Elon Phoenix. My reasoning behind this is not because their logo is bad, but it is one of the logos that has always bugged me. So, post away.EDIT again ****OK, scratch that. I should've looked closer, because I found a logo with no real foundation at all, hence no real identity. So, instead, I am going to start with the Portland Pilots. dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenfish13 Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 Thanks to vicfurth replying in the other thread, I believe the team he thought needed an update was the UT-Arlington Mavericks. Thanks again, sorry to get rid of the thread you posted in. dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicfurth Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 It was indeed UTA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenfish13 Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 OK, here is the first team, the University Of Portland Pilots.#1 UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND PILOTSOK, so for the primary I went with something a little different. Because it's really the first time I've done something like it, it needs a little work. The pilots name means riverboat pilot, not Airplane. I looked at pictures of riverboat captains, and found a couple to start with. I am fairly pleased with the final product, and can't wait to hear what you have to say. For the secondary and alternate, I used an anchor, with UP for University Of Portland, and used a UP for the alternate. The two tone part to it is supposed to look like a wave, as it is based around the river. Thanks for viewing, and can't wait to hear your c and c.By the way, the new boards look great!EDITHere is the close to final version, depending on C and C. dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spammy Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermelonman Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 i request the colorado state rams. they are definitely in need of an update. their current logo is so boring. Rockies fan since 1993. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermelonman Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 i request the colorado state rams. they are definitely in need of an update. their current logo is so boring. EDIT - sorry double post, my bad.i can use my mistake to comment on your first logo. i think everything about it is great. i like your color scheme. but i think you may want to add the team name into the primary, because i dont think "portland pilots" right when i look at this. Rockies fan since 1993. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicfurth Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I think that it has potential, but the set needs alot more work. For starters, there seems to be hardly any definition in the captain's body. I'd highlight the torso and his left arm for starters. Looks kind of blob-ish. After that, I would work on stuff like adding scripts. Maybe look for a distinguishing font rather than the one you used here (arial, maybe). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsfan1000 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 There is way too much purple on the riverboatman/pilot's body so that too me i mostly see a purple blob. His body needs a lot more definition. I do really like the anchor alternate logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenfish13 Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 OK, I will have an update tomorrow, in the meantime, any other requests? dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenfish13 Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 OK, here is the update: dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsand13 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I would like to request the St. John's Red Storm, although they just updated their log it could use some improvemnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAB Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 The update looks much better. I would suggest maybe putting another highlight on the right side of his tie. Also, the wheel needs a lot more definition IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDC Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Also, you need to add something to the inside of the wheel, if not, put a wordmark there. It looks kinda ridiculous with nothing there ---Owner of the NHA's Philadelphia Quakers, the UBA's Chicago Skyliners, and the CFA's Portland Beavers (2010 CFA2 Champions)--- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burmy Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I LIKE IT!Being a practicing Catholic, I tend to root for the Catholic schools to do well in NCAA (why I claim Marquette as my favorite team there). Since the U of P is one, I like where you're heading with this!However, the abstract sailor looks kinda empty. If you could put "Portland" or "Pilots" in the middle, I'd REALLY enjoy that!Looking forward to seeing where the rest of this series goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenfish13 Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 OK, so I have updated the University Of Portland Pilots, with a few changes.-Tried adding a wordmark to the primary, but couldn't get anything to work there, so I put the UP mark in the wheel-Gave his suit more definition-Added a wordmarkSo, here is #2, the Colorado State Rams. I tried to create a fierce looking ram with this one, but keep it fairly simple. The secondary is just a slightly modified CSU mark. I will have the wordmark up later, but I'm having some issues with it. So enjoy, and feel to comment on both of the concepts, and keep requesting.UPDATEUpdate the ram head. Better, Worse? dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave-Bird 08 Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 the rams face is disproportionate. also, that csu is definitely a step down from the script they use. thier current logos are better. this would be a downgrade in my book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkerws Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Great job on the ram. Cam looks fierce. The Colorado State athletic type is unique for them but a solid identity. The CSU is kind of standard fare so not a big change. Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidson Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Being a practicing Catholic, I tend to root for the Catholic schools to do well in NCAA lol, go team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgnmrwrw Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I've got a few issues with the Colorado State set. First, I may be wrong about this, but it seems like your gold color is off: it looks much more like copper to me, and it seems too dark, which is making things muddy. Secondly, that CSU secondary mark is WAY too generic. Simple is one thing, but change the colors and that could be Charleston Southern, or Cleveland State, or whatever. It will be better once you have a full wordmark to start from, but right now that logo has no association except color.Finally, you need to take another look at the Ram's horns. Yours end too soon and end too straightly; they need to spiral back in more, like this: HURRICANES | PANTHERS | WHITE SOX | WOLFPACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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