AAO Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Rid the black and silver for midnight grey, midnight green and regal gold.2 positions on the eagle, not sure which is better, soaring above (left), or swooping in (right). I think I like swooping in. While their current stuff is hard to beat, this could be a nice refresh.This might, possibly, be a start to a rebranding the NFL series. Behance Network || ianbakar.com || Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAO Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Are the wings too big? Or wait...no one likes the Eagles... Behance Network || ianbakar.com || Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle98 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I love the uniforms...the logos, not so much.I think the full-bodied birds look more like doves than eagles. Yes, the wings are too big, and that's part of the problem. The also don't look like eagle wings, and the head isn't easily recognizable as an eagle's, either. Try finding a couple of good reference images and redoing the logo from there. The head logo doesn't really work; I think it lacks motion. As presented, the soaring logo looks better. However, I think the swooping logo could ultimately work better, but right now it looks more like he's alighting that swooping.There's also an awful lot of beveling on that wordmark.Keep going; I'd be interested to see your ideas for other NFL teams. "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life.'" - John 14:6"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tBBP Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Part of me wonders if this color scheme was in some part inspired by the Philadelphia Union...?? Hmmm...lol.Speaking of the Union...I don't think anyone's ever tried gold with the Eagles before, but after seeing this colorway, I think it might actually have some potential. Now, to the nit-picking......The logo looks more like a dove than an eagle. A cute little soapbox dove at that. And the body is at way too perpendicular an angle to the plane above which it flies. If you're going for the "in-flight" vibe, the wings need tp be bigger, probably more elongated, and spread out. (Reference the old '70s-early '90s eagle logo.) One other thing: the Eagles were in fact nicknamed after this nation's national symbol, the bald eagle. Well, bald eagles have white heads; so have Philadelphia's logos over the years. This one doesnt. So that also stops the viewer from thinking "eagle" upon first glance. Also, I think the back of head on the partial logo is too smooth; needs some "jaggedness" (if that makes sense) indicative of feathers.I'm also not crazy about (this application of) the double-outlined numbers...looks too cluttered. I do like that you stripped all the black out of this, though.I know how you are about updates, Ian, so Imma keep an eye on this, to see what/if you do with this further along the line. *Disclaimer: I am not an authoritative expert on stuff...I just do a lot of reading and research and keep in close connect with a bunch of people who are authoritative experts on stuff. || dribbble || Behance || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinturner95 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 The Wings seem too vertical on the logos, but everything else looks really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I think some more contrast with the color scheme would help but I do like the uniform a lot but losing the black is an upgrade. The logo looks a little cartoony, a little pigeon-like actually.With that said, I approve of the Eagles using a pigeon for a logo. It reminds me a lot of this look: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAO Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks all for your feedback. Honestly wasn't even thinking of the Philadelphia Union at all. Here's an update. Spread apart the wings a bit, made the eagle bald/white head, adjusted the head alone logo (not as striking/effective as their current head-only imo). My concept is geared for a full body like their previous logos. Toned down wordmark bevel. Single outline on jersey numerals. Thinking about adding the football in the claws. Behance Network || ianbakar.com || Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost_limey Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 My first thought is that the wings are still too big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrosby Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I can't help but see a 'gut' on the eagle because of the shape of the tan portion of the belly....this may be perfect for Philly sports. https://twitter.com/OutOfThisWC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevsim1 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I can't help but see a 'gut' on the eagle because of the shape of the tan portion of the belly....this may be perfect for Philly sports. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony. Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I love the wordmark, the uniforms are good. But, I agree the logo doesn't work for an NFL team such as the Eagles. I think if you leave the midnight green and do a logo in a style as the current eagles it would be good. Or a logo of just the head might work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliasrappaport Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I love the logos and the wordmark and even the style of uniforms, but the color??? EW! It's so dull. I'd love Kelly Green, Silver, and Gold as a look. I'd try that. Also I'd add a football to the logo like the old Eagles logos. Good start start though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suplauren Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Eagles fan here. I think my number one problem is the color scheme. The grey and gold both feel so bland, especially with the midnight green. The swooping eagle also needs work. It looks really awkward to have his head above the beginning of his wings, as that isn't how birds are built. Also, the feet are awkward, and difficult to read. Here's an image I found in the type of pose I think you're going for.I kind of like the head, I just think its eyes should be a little bigger.As far as the helmet goes, I think the colors make it difficult to see the logo clearly. I think the green and grey sort of meld together, and make the logo drab. Adding more white somewhere, inside the wings or as a thicker outline, would make it pop more. laurenlogos.tumblr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAO Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Good feedback again.So the wings being massive here is intentional. Eagle wingspans are pretty large, 7 feet. I want it to be the dominating force in the logo. Maybe the previous is too much, here is an update significantly resized and positioned: (made prior to supLauren's feedback)Looking at the pic above I need to redo some things. I took some artistic liberty but indeed its too off from the real thing. Behance Network || ianbakar.com || Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Brooks Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I'm going to join in the "You've got a really ugly looking whatever it is (it's not an eagle)" Look at the picture in the post above. You can still have the wings be massive and have an eagle. On Your bird neither the wings nor the bird is eagle shaped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midway Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 The anatomy of your stylized eagle is the problem. I say that because you're probably not aiming for accuracy but but in some cases a touch of realism can really enhance a logo.For starters, I'd angle the wings back a bit more to where they don't look like they're attached to the neck. I'd also rework the feet and tail shape but to different degrees. The feet could stand to look a little more pronounced, if you will, while the tail could use some slimming down.I like where you're going with this and the infusion of gold is a nice deviation from the norm. While I'd like to think of the Eagles dressed in kelly over midnight green I haven't really seen anyone make the color scheme work without contrast being an issue, but I'm still eager to see what you can make of it as you go along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltman Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Another color combo I think that could look good is swap the gold for sky blue like the city flag.....think it'd give a similar effect as a secondary color and is actually part of the teams history from way back.....just an ideaBut yea I agree with the others is it could use more work...-if you think about the eagle as a clock looking straight on....the wings are at 11 and 1...both close to 12 (straight up in the air). Moving the positioning to 10 and 2 at least would help the vertical problem I think it has now. The real Eagle that was posted is about there.-I think you also need to flow the body into the wings....as it stands now the it looks odd. I think getting the proportions of the body and wings closer would help a bit too.-as for the helmet maybe curve the wings into the top of the facemask....I think it looks a little odd how they "bubble" into the corner of the facemask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradsbeard Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Everything about this concept is great except for the wings. Keep working on those and it will be excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varsity Blue Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 The wings make the body look as if it is engulfed in flame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darkpiranha Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Add one more vote to the wings being a huge disconnect. They don't remotely say "eagle". Too soft and gentle. They actually look more like leaves than wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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