hettinger_rl Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 So it's happening again. I saw the Thunder playing over the weekend and their logo still makes me cringe and wonder why they haven't upgraded. I know that many people have "become ok with it" but I cannot. This seems to happen every 2 years (2009, 2011)or so for me and I'm a little over due.I've drawn up three logos. One re-hashes an old concept (see 2009 link), the other 2 are new ideas. Check-out the sketches and tell me what you think (it's much easier for me to change things at this point).UPDATE: Colored versions below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad. Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 the left one reminds me of my Thunder concept from back in the day, so i'll encourage you to refine the one of the right, lol. might be tough to make that into a shape worthy of a primary logotype tho. anyway, im interested in the next step. i always enjoy your work. Red Goat Creations :: Graphic Design Solutions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hettinger_rl Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 the left one reminds me of my Thunder concept from back in the day, so i'll encourage you to refine the one of the right, lol. might be tough to make that into a shape worthy of a primary logotype tho. anyway, im interested in the next step. i always enjoy your work.Haha. Oh yeah, I had forgotten about that! For those that aren't familiar: LINK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hettinger_rl Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Here is one more. The colors here are just place-holders and I'm thinking of adding a shield shape around it. The arrowhead shape in the forehead is intentional, an homage to the Native American population in OK, I'm not in love with it, but it's easily removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hettinger_rl Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Any C&C on the above pic? I do think I'll ditch the arrowhead on the forehead, but the shield I add will be arrowhead shaped. Is the lightning bolt beard too much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad. Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 i think the beard can work if you add in sharper lines in some other part of the head. as of now, it looks out of place with only the beard using sharp angles.and yea, the arrowhead isn't necessary. one conceptual shape at a time works best. Red Goat Creations :: Graphic Design Solutions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTswag187 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 That notch that goes up in between the eyebrows, make it a T for Thunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyHeadlines Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I'm ok with any changes to the logo as long as you don't touch the colors!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hettinger_rl Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Well here they are. Big thanks to raysox for the use of his OKC monogram. Let me know what you think!Beast:Arrow:Pride:Spirit: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAWeaver Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 The top two look like he's eating a squirrel or something. I'd add a bottom lip to help separate the beard from the mouth a bit. @loganaweaver - Twitter / @loganaweaver - Instagram / Nike Vapor Untouchable Football Template / Logan's Logos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyHeadlines Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 You touched the colors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hettinger_rl Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 You touched the colors Which colors? The place-holder colors I used or OKC's colors.... I pulled them right off the logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hettinger_rl Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 The top two look like he's eating a squirrel or something. I'd add a bottom lip to help separate the beard from the mouth a bit.Like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAWeaver Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 The top two look like he's eating a squirrel or something. I'd add a bottom lip to help separate the beard from the mouth a bit.Like this?Better. @loganaweaver - Twitter / @loganaweaver - Instagram / Nike Vapor Untouchable Football Template / Logan's Logos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerslionspistonshabs Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Were you trying to make the head look like clouds and the beard look like a lightning bolt? Because if so, awesome. Even if not, awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hettinger_rl Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Were you trying to make the head look like clouds and the beard look like a lightning bolt? Because if so, awesome. Even if not, awesome.Yes. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyHeadlines Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Sorry, the hue on my computer was messed up and I didn't notice, the colors are fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hettinger_rl Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 I have my idea of where they'd be, but curious as to what importance everyone would give to each. (primary, secondary, tertiary). Also, what do you think of the arrowhead shield? I feel it's a shape that would fit in well with other current NBA logos while not straying too far from their current logo shape. And does anyone think I need to add pupils? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator71 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Not having defined eyes is throwing me off a bit. Other than that great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadojoker Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 The eyes look like a prize fighter but I love this logo 1000x better than what they already have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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