JCRGraphix Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Hey everybody. I actually get to design real live uniforms! The Central Canada Hockey League contacted me today, and right now I'm designing uniforms for their summer hockey program, as well as some other things we'll get to soon. The summer hockey teams use names from the WHA. The timing works out perfectly since I'm currently working on a for-fun WHA project here on CCSLC. So I decided to post some of my rough drafts here to get comments and criticism. Ultimately, whatever the CCHL says goes, but with all of your input, I can give them a well-polished product. Also, you'll have a hand in creating uniforms used by real live hockey players!So the first team I'm working on are the Cougars. This is a design I already worked on on my WHA Project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrosby Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 To me, a cougar should be sleek in appearance. The original logo had that, but yours seems more like a fluffy (albeit sharp angled) tiger. Try using few lines and simple curves, keep it low and 'prowling'. Not only will it be more cougar-like but it will fit the C better. https://twitter.com/OutOfThisWC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCRGraphix Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 To me, a cougar should be sleek in appearance. The original logo had that, but yours seems more like a fluffy (albeit sharp angled) tiger. Try using few lines and simple curves, keep it low and 'prowling'. Not only will it be more cougar-like but it will fit the C better.Thanks for the excellent feedback, I'll work up something a little sleeker today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCRGraphix Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Here are some updated, sleeker looking logos. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieRose Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 The curve in the tail looks a bit bumpy and uneven, but other than that it's a fine looking cougar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalktoChuck Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 The back looks much better, but the head and front leg area is still squished together. I would separated the head from the right front leg a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkychewbarky Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Looks good, but I agree with Chuck's suggestion.Bring the cougar's head up a bit into the top right corner of the "C". That will also open up the open space on the letter "C" which will also improve the design IMO.Both unis look good! *The Battle of Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCRGraphix Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 *edit, I figured out the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCRGraphix Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 So I found out that they'll be using the Reebok 20P00 Practice Jersey, so I updated my designs accordingly. Here are all the teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zig6197 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 This is really cool!! Hopefully you can get to the actual league! As for the concept I really like it a lot. A modern feel but some classic elements with the stripes on the sides good work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCRGraphix Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 I also redesigned the logo for the league itself. The original logo wasn't too bad, but they wanted something a little different.Here's the original And here's my design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoRoberts Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Looking at this from my phone, looks great, like a maple leaf in a hurricane! http://boards.sports...-league-hockey/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCRGraphix Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 Here's the description I gave the league."I tried incorporate quite a bit of symbology into my design. The logo is a Canadian maple leaf blowing in the wind, which not only bends it into the shape of a C representing the Central league, but also shows motion representing the CCHL's role as the place where legends like Steve Yzerman and Larry Robinson and so many others are developed and moved onward to greatness." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abqryan Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I really like that blowing leaf logo but I am not such a huge fan of how much of it is covered when the text is overlaid. Maybe put the text mostly under the logo like the older version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkychewbarky Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I really like that blowing leaf logo but I am not such a huge fan of how much of it is covered when the text is overlaid. Maybe put the text mostly under the logo like the older version?I kinda agree with abqryan.The leaf is pretty awesome...very striking.The text over top takes away, IMO. *The Battle of Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCRGraphix Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 I really like that blowing leaf logo but I am not such a huge fan of how much of it is covered when the text is overlaid. Maybe put the text mostly under the logo like the older version?I kinda agree with abqryan.The leaf is pretty awesome...very striking.The text over top takes away, IMO.Good input, gents. I will be fixing this one up as well as presenting him with two more league logo options, both of which will be more traditional. If he decides not to go with the blowing leaf, we'll be pitching it to the Carleton Place Canadians, who basically copy the Montreal Canadiens logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCRGraphix Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Ok, so here is a more traditional option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abqryan Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I think the white text might look better if the leaf outline was switched to white as well, the other version with both those elements in gold looks more cohesive in my opinion.I personally still like the blowing leaf much better than either of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycan38 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 First off, congrats on getting to do this for the league. I love that Toros logo and the blowing leaf logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdougfresh Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 On your "traditional" option, check your points. Lots of sloppy corners on the leaf, which I think takes away from it as a whole. If I were you, I'd go for a less traditional (ie taken right off the flag) maple leaf. It can be traditional while being unique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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