sparkychewbarky Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 "eartotheground" tells me that Seattle may be in the lead for the new NHL relocation derby.So I canned the Toronto Torpedos concept (for now) because I needed their sweaters and aqua/orange colour scheme.I thought for the Seattle franchise that I'd try a new 'version' of the old Cailfornia Golden Seals identity.I went with basically Miami Dolphin colours for the "Seattle Sea Lions", and used a trident symbol that the Mariners weren't using much of anymore... *The Battle of Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffinM6 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 This is looking great so far. I love the color scheme. One thing though, is that I think you could possibly incorporate a hockey stick blade at the end of the trident as an alternate logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkychewbarky Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 I think you could possibly incorporate a hockey stick blade at the end of the trident as an alternate logo.Hmm...not a bad idea griff. *The Battle of Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ndfreek12 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Looks really good! Is this going to be like your Highlanders concept? I really enjoyed the youtube video! "My name is Ignatius Peabody Nobel from East Westerton, Missouri.and this is my friend, um, Ted" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenfish13 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I think this is a really good start. I don't think all the notches and everything are needed, especially down in the tail. It also doesn't really look like he's holding the trident, maybe have that back fin wrapped around it a little bit? Excellent start though, I really like the color scheme. dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I agree with chickenfish13 on the notches, some of them look odd. Specifically the only for sure notches to keep would be on the fins. On the secondary I'd even out the white out line to be equivalent to the trident in the primary. Overall I think this will be eventually as successful as the Highlanders concept, can't wait for more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omnivore Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Love the color scheme. NCFA-FCS/CBB: Minnesota A&M | RANZBA (OOTP): Auckland Warriors | USA: Front Range United | IFA: Toverit Helsinki | FOBL: Kentucky Juggernaut Minnesota A&M 2012 National Champions 2013 National Finalist, 2014 National Semi-finals 2012, 2013, 2014 Big 4 Conference Champions  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody21 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 again you suprise me sparky. this is awesome In the last game against Detroit, the time from ten minutes left to one minute left was probably the longest nine minutes of my life. But from one to zero was probably the greatest time I've ever had. I didn't want the clock to run out. It was such a great feeling: people crying in the stands, people jumping up and down, people cheering. Guys couldn't even sit up on the bench. It was probably the best minute of my life.Ah, the "I'm kidding" - the universal internet excuse for saying something that others perceived as dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymie Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 That. Looks. Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash61 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Only problem I have with it is that sea lions are much smoother. He almost looks furry. On September 20, 2012 at 0:50 AM, 'CS85 said: It's like watching the hellish undead creakily shuffling their way out of the flames of a liposuction clinic dumpster fire. On February 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM, 'pianoknight said: Story B: Red Wings go undefeated and score 100 goals in every game. They also beat a team comprised of Godzilla, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, 2 Power Rangers and Betty White. Oh, and they played in the middle of Iraq on a military base. In the sand. With no ice. Santa gave them special sand-skates that allowed them to play in shorts and t-shirts in 115 degree weather. Jesus, Zeus and Buddha watched from the sidelines and ate cotton candy. POTD 5/24/12, POTD 2/26/17  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henburg Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Great concept! I really like the trident and how the sea lion isn't smooth. Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf_pd Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Only problem I have with it is that sea lions are much smoother. He almost looks furry.Agree with the smooth, this sealion looks like it has met the Vancouver killer whale. But besides that, goodlooking logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxColonels Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I agree with chickenfish13 on the notches, some of them look odd. Specifically the only for sure notches to keep would be on the fins. On the secondary I'd even out the white out line to be equivalent to the trident in the primary.this is basically exactly what I was going to say. I LOVE the concept. Minor tweaks will make it phenomenal. The color scheme is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerslionspistonshabs Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 This. is. awesome.Only constructive criticism I can give is:- definately make the end of the trident into a hockey stick- make the sea lion grip it a little moreDon't know if you intended it or not, but the top of the trident looks almost like a crown, going along with 'King County'.I would be very happy if a team adopted this identity. Can't wait to see jerseys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missouri tigers Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Nice work sparky! You've done it again. I agree with others that the sea lion could be a little less "furry" and a little more streamlined. Also, you may want to keep the white outline around the trident on both the primary and secondary logos a little more consistent. I know it's something pretty minor, but I think making the change will only make the identity more unified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aci Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 For the most part, I really like the logo package and the colours. The name sounds a little minor-league to me, though. Halifax Highlanders, toronto Torpedos, Seattle Sea Lions... they don't all have to be alliterative. Your graphic design work and artistic creativity are excellent, but your naming skills not so much haha Hamilton Eagles- 2012 and 2013 Continental Hockey League Champions! 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 CHL East Division Champions! Niagara Dragoons- 2012 United League and CCSLC World Series Champions! 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 UL Robinson Division Champions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaha32 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Pretty good. Like others said getting rid of the fur edges would help. Also are the fins supposed to be grasping the trident? It looks a little strange since the trident is just floating between the fins. But for the most part this is good DesignsByHahn.com Behance Dribbble Instragram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkychewbarky Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 For the most part, I really like the logo package and the colours. The name sounds a little minor-league to me, though. Halifax Highlanders, toronto Torpedos, Seattle Sea Lions... they don't all have to be alliterative. Your graphic design work and artistic creativity are excellent, but your naming skills not so much hahaWow, you're right aci...I didn't realize that. (I guess I should have figured that I had an alliteration thing happening when I named my kids "spanky" and "spunky".)Anyway, I'm gonna stick with Highlanders and Sea Lions, but I'm gonna change up the Torpedos later. Thanks for the heads-up...And thanks to all for your comments and suggestions.So, I de-furred the beast a bit, (on the tail fins), although I left him a little shaggy to emphasize the "lion" part of his name.Sea lions have a thicker fur than seals do, and when the males develop a thick neck and shoulders, it gives the impression of a mane.The Seattle flag has a cool wave design on it, so I referred to it by putting a subtle part of it near the tail.I put a "thumb" on the back flipper, and tried the logo with a trident-hockey stick. Not sure about the stick.'tlph' mentioned the King County aspect. I didn't realize that. The trident could take on a double reference. I tried a new logo with an intertwined 'S' and trident.Here's a couple of first attempts at unis; a traditional approach and more unique look...Again, thanks for all your comments. *The Battle of Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieRose Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Oh man I LOVE that trident hockey stick! The interlocking S trident is gorgeous, and I think that would work really well as a Seattle Mariners cap logo, but I digress. I think you should go all out on the uniforms. The traditional striping isn't really going to work with such modern and well-rendered logos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midway Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Pure win. Especially the interlocking trident S. I agree with the last guy that nontraditional striping would def be the way to go here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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