santoleri3 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Here it is... Courtesy chapeeko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Site doesn't load.Edit: I just went to the site and searched for Ken Carbone. He redid the Redskins, Bucs and Pats (those were the worst 3 helmets according to him). The Pats helmet basically looks like those patriotic motorcycle helmets from like the 60's/70's. @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDixonDesign Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/ken-carbone/yes-less/penalty-nfls-helmets-kick-season-unneccessary-blandnessHere ya go...It was the head story on Uniwatch 3 days ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santoleri3 Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Here it is...http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/ken-carbone/yes-less/penalty-nfls-helmets-kick-season-unneccessary-blandnessSorry...Thanks, CDixon... Courtesy chapeeko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I think a headdress would look better for the Chiefs, but it's a good idea for washington as well. Their current helmet is not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santoleri3 Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 I think a headdress would look better for the Chiefs, but it's a good idea for washington as well. Their current helmet is not good.I've seen a mockup of that Chiefs helmet here somewhere (or something quite like it). Funny how he didn't mention Chicago or Green Bay, who both have very simple, yet bold designs. I also liked his version of the Tampa Bay helmet, but would it have killed him to use the skull/crossbones/football logo? Courtesy chapeeko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Redesigns such as Ken's prove that the Patriots' helmet, in its current form, is a thing of beauty. Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckymack Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Man. I was really let down by these. Sigs are for sissies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebod39 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 world renowned designer or not, his ideas and designs are no better and in some cases (Pats) worse than anythingI've seen on here in the past 5 years. His are uninspired and a very good representation of why having a passion for somethinghelps when designing. It's clear he's not as ravenous as most of us on here and I think that's what has happened inthe world of sports design the past decade. Many of the larger corporate endeavors have been by people who are not knowledgeable about thesport, the fans or have a passion. I know this first hand, the designers working on the NHL Edge and re-branding of some teams had no clueabout hockey, the heritage and what it meant to be dabbling in such an area. They were just good designers doing a job.uninspiring. expected. bland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I find his helmet redesigns for all three teams to be subpar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 The Redskins would work. I find their present design offensive. I also liked the spear design (I have a game-worn helmet from that set). For the Patriots, I think the old Ohio Glory design would have been much, much better.And, did you see this? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360206416785&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT? It is a Dolphins helmet that was created by an artist in an attempt to get the team to update their look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustDevil61 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I'll admit...I like a lot of things about that Dolphins helmet. I just think that those dolphin logos are just a bit too big... http://i.imgur.com/Pyc5qRH.gifhttp://i.imgur.com/RDXvxFE.gif LED Sig Credits to packerfan21396 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevis Meseroll Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Skins an Pats helmets are pretty cool but the Bucs is terrible!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waleslax Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Why would the Redskins wear a headdress? That isn't accurate at all. Two feathers, buddy. That's the way the 'Skins logo has always been. That's the way it should be left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waleslax Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Sorry for the double post, I just wanted to add that I love his Patriots concept helmet. Absolutely love it. I just disagree with his statement that it would look great celebrating a touchdown. Totally wrong. I think it would look great celebrating the fact that you just jumped a motor cycle over 20 school bus'. Rock on Evil Kenievel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Ugh. I'm glad he skipped out on adding horns to the Texans or halos to the Saints. I'm surprised he didn't attack the Dolphin's dolphin on a helmet with a helmet. Perhaps he would have made it all aqua with an orange blow hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubbies06 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 They remind me of crappy helmets given to fictional teams in football movies. Washington Warriors? Boston Americans? Florida Pirates? "We root for the laundry"(Jerome Seinfeld) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Junk across the board. Not one of his revisions were better than the original. Â Â Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illwauk Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 The only one I could actually see being used is the Bucs... but it'd still be a huge downgrade from what they have now. The Redskins had potential, but the sloppy execution killed it. And the Patriots helmet looks like a Madden PC fan creation.I agree with ebod. Sports logos are not corporate logos and people that aren't familiar with their idiosyncrasies should stop trying to design them. The fact that he thought the Bucs were in need of a redesign when they're almost universally considered one of the best helmets in the league shows how little this guy knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 "Ah, based on the samurai helmet I was hoping for radical structural changes, particularly in the wake of Gladwell's recent article on the parallels between professional football and dog fighting, and new scientific findings that the sport is fundamentally incompatible with keeping the brain safe from lasting harm.But it's so easy to punt on these hypothetical assignments, and just do something that looks cool or funny. You're a good man for not taking the easy way out, and approaching it as a serious challenge instead.Everything you've done here looks good, and seems entirely realistic. But the enshrined sports of America embody the height of cultural conservatism, so these designs are probably beyond heresy. Bummer."I like the comments section more then the article itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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