sportserh Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hey guys,Let me know what you think about this design!This design features a magic hat/top hat, whatever you want to call it. The thing that magicians pull rabbits out of or whatever.Should be self explanatory from there, but the design on the right has the top hat with a ball coming out.The design on the left has the top hat without the ball, but the hat is made up of the letters O and M.The design in the middle has the ball coming out with them bottom half of the top hat made up of an M. The O is technically still there, but it is hidden from the ball.The thing about this design, is that the top hat also looks like a rim and net with the ball flying through it. So the design in the middle combines a top hat -signifying magicians-, a basketball, a basketball rim, stars -like the other Magic logos-, an O, and a M. In my opinion, the M in the middle design makes the entire thing look even more like a basketball net.Does anyone know what font the current Magic logo uses? Also, does anybody have any other font suggestions? I'm trying to put this entire logo together, text and all, but I'm having trouble piecing it together. Any suggestions are welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadojoker Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Like the concept but the execution is kinda meh. Sorry just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGiantsFan Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 This idea is pretty brilliant! And you pulled it off pretty well! Can't wait to see the rest of the identity... BEHANCE | PORTFOLIO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaydre1019 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 This is a genius idea. I agree the execution can be better, but the idea is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportserh Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thanks for the feedback guys! Any ideas on how to improve the execution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindenborn17 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I love the idea! The logo is just bland. It doesnt really have any personal identity. Personally, I think the M needs to be black also to make the idea of the top hat more noticeable. But i love the idea it is really out of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaydre1019 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thanks for the feedback guys! Any ideas on how to improve the execution?Well i was thinking that you should color in the bottom part with either white or silver(or even one and one) because as is with the negative space it takes away the 3d look and takes away from it looking like a hat.So what i propose is using more of a highlight to mold the M than a cutout as it currently is.So something like this Note the highlights are positioned to where you can potentially turn that into an M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macalesterscots Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 The idea I have is a little crazy, but what if the M was like the rabbit coming out of the hat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancealot Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 add a nice thick white outline, and make the stars more of a trail and this would be improved by a mile. I like the middle the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportserh Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thanks for the feedback guys! Any ideas on how to improve the execution?Well i was thinking that you should color in the bottom part with either white or silver(or even one and one) because as is with the negative space it takes away the 3d look and takes away from it looking like a hat.So what i propose is using more of a highlight to mold the M than a cutout as it currently is.So something like this Note the highlights are positioned to where you can potentially turn that into an M.Hey I appreciate your help shaydre1019! Lots of people leave feedback but not many go as far to actually help out.So, let me know if I'm understanding you correctly. Do you want me to make the "M" into a highlight instead of a cutout as it is now? I like that idea, but the only problem is the trend in NBA logos don't use highlights. Almost all the teams like to be able to use their design in 2 to 3 colors, and if I make it a highlight that would restrict them.add a nice thick white outline, and make the stars more of a trail and this would be improved by a mile. I like the middle the most.Thanks for the feedback! I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackerFan98 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 That's great! They should use that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaydre1019 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Yeah I meant highlights but I also realize that this set is very minimalist(which I love and try to achieve with my art) so it becomes sort of a conflict of interest. However if you CAN pull offthe highlights in a simple way that wouldn't change your logo too much it would be great. Like I said it seems like a good idea in my head but executing it is another thing.Haha I'm learning too and I've benefited a lot from fellow posters going out of their way to help me out so I try to do the same especially when I really like someone's work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESTONES6 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Great concept. Just needs a little bit of dressing. Its just bland right now. SAINT IGNATIUS WILDCATS | CLEVELAND BROWNS | CLEVELAND CAVALIERS | CLEVELAND INDIANS | THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTrainGBR83 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I like it. I agree it needs some detail/shading added in somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadojoker Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Just elaborate a little more on the O&M out of the hat. Mess around with it a bit. You have the right idea of the use of the O&M with it resembling a magic hat. Just play around with other magician/magic type imagery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1clkgtramg Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 good start, I would like to see some silver to give the logo more detail, but you are definitely onto something. US and World License Plate Redesign - Fixing the Elite Ice Hockey League - NHL to Soccer Crossover - European Hockey League Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS729 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 As said before, the idea is great, your execution is just off a tad. I'd like to see more of a rabbit-out-of-the-hat type logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragone Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Very clever idea, maybe implementing the streaks of the current Magic logo coming out of the hat could work. Just an idea. Can't wait to see the updates to this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingmar66 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 There is another basketball team in Florida using a ball (be it a flamed one) going through a hoop as you will know. That is my only objection to this idea. So in order to make it work it really has to be a visible top hat. And including a magic stick and some good old silver, black and blue Magic stars would not hurt. Otherwise your idea is very creative and original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Noire Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I'd suggest making the M black so that it completes the hat look. Then add a silver or white outline to bring it all together. Right now it looks like pieces just floating in space. Great start though. This pretty darn clever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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