New Big Sky Conference logo / website

[dcameronh]

"The Big Sky Conference is undergoing a rebrand, and will unveil a new logo Monday, July 16, in Park City, Utah, at the Summer Football Kickoff. Later this summer, the Big Sky Conference will debut a new web site, which is being designed by Sidearm Sports in conjunction with SME Branding."

http://www.kcsg.com/view/full_story/19168744/article-Big-Sky-Conference-Welcomes-New-Members?instance=home_first_stories

http://www.bigskyconf.com/

Old logo:

New logo:

"The new logo is a dynamic and exciting new expression of the Big Sky Conference brand, which upholds and forwards all the promise that the name suggests in both opportunity and optimism. It features the color of the sky (two blues and white), the sky element itself as well as a visual progression within the logo from the ocean up to the mountains, then down to the plains. The mark presents all of elements within a fresh new retaining shape that demands attention and stands apart."

[evanmaldonado]

The hell is the Big Sky Conference?

[dcameronh]

Here is a concept I found. I think this would be a great update. I guess we will see what they come up with on Monday.

http://www.behance.net/doughouvener/frame/3623647

[dcameronh]

The hell is the Big Sky Conference?

NCAA Division 1 - FCS football (1-AA)

[DelayedPenalty]

Here is a concept I found. I think this would be a great update. I guess we will see what they come up with on Monday.

http://www.behance.net/doughouvener/frame/3623647

That was created by our own drdougfresh.

[drdougfresh]

Thanks for the mention. I may be one of the only people legitimately excited to see the update... haha.

For anyone interested (shameless self-plug), here's the whole presentation I did for the Big Sky: http://www.behance.net/gallery/Big-Sky-Rebrand-Concept/3623647

With all the crap happening to the WAC and Sun Belt, I don't know how much longer they'll be an FCS conference. I think the rebrand and ROOT Sports contract has a lot to do with their future plans. It'll be interesting to see what unfolds!

[SJAnfield]

Thanks for the mention. I may be one of the only people legitimately excited to see the update... haha.

For anyone interested (shameless self-plug), here's the whole presentation I did for the Big Sky: http://www.behance.net/gallery/Big-Sky-Rebrand-Concept/3623647

With all the crap happening to the WAC and Sun Belt, I don't know how much longer they'll be an FCS conference. I think the rebrand and ROOT Sports contract has a lot to do with their future plans. It'll be interesting to see what unfolds!

As a Sac State grad, I would love to see these beauties on our unis and playing surfaces! Very nice!

[BrandMooreArt]

im excited for this too.

[foghat11]

As a North Dakota Fighting Sioux fan and a brand new member of the conference the news is bitter sweet. I have never been a big fan of the current logo, however it is my assumption we are in the process of installing field turf with the current mark on it (unless we got a tip before making the order). Love the concept however, definitely would be a good step for the brand of the league.

[BrandMooreArt]

Here is a concept I found. I think this would be a great update. I guess we will see what they come up with on Monday.

http://www.behance.net/doughouvener/frame/3623647

That was created by our own drdougfresh.

Doug, check the negative space of the "B". dont want that off-fill on a portfolio shot

[vmd9]

Here is a concept I found. I think this would be a great update. I guess we will see what they come up with on Monday.

http://www.behance.net/doughouvener/frame/3623647

It's got a bit of a hunting/fishing feel to me

[drdougfresh]

Doug, check the negative space of the "B". dont want that off-fill on a portfolio shot

Good catch? never noticed that. I had it on top of a colored BG that matched that stuff, hence the horrible translation over here. Anyway, changed it to this:

K I'm done threadjacking. Haha. Any guesses on the style? SME did the Marlins' new look (which really scares me), and the Minnesota Wild (which excites me). They did a pretty good job with the WCC, though: http://www.smebranding.com/content/west-coast-conference

[WSU151]

The hell is the Big Sky Conference?

Seriously?

[dcameronh]

Well, here you go.

Here is the reveal form the BSC website.

http://www.bigskyconf.com/news/2012/7/12/GEN_0712120514.aspx

"The new logo is a dynamic and exciting new expression of the Big Sky Conference brand, which upholds and forwards all the promise that the name suggests in both opportunity and optimism. It features the color of the sky (two blues and white), the sky element itself as well as a visual progression within the logo from the ocean up to the mountains, then down to the plains. The mark presents all of elements within a fresh new retaining shape that demands attention and stands apart."

[hailstateunis]

Th concept was better. Far better.

[dcameronh]

This is what it looks like on the uniform.

[lightning25]

It was a good idea in theory, but the perspective of it makes it look just terrible on a jersey.

And this may be a bit small, but the perspective of the "Big Sky" text is angled differently than the "Conference" text, which is annoying me.

[wILL-INI]

Well my opinion on it is still up in the air.

I hate the color choice. The royal blue with turquoise is bad. It doesn't work well as a patch...

But I don't hate the overall design. I'd like to see the brand guide lines... anyone have it?

[north dakota]

Wow that logo looks pretty ugly. The colors are way too bright on the eyes and the perspective looks kind of off.

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[dcameronh]

Here it is on more uniforms including Weber States new uniforms I think.

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