SuperLeafsFan Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Man, the Pacers are looking fantastic. Any hints to the expansion franchise, such as a teaser? I think I like smilies too much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAWeaver Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 The wordmarks are inconsistent. You have a stripe through all the letters except the C in PACERS and the D in INDIANA. I know you didn't create the wordmark, but they just stand out like sore thumbs to me. OVerall, I'd say an 8/10 because everything else is top-notch. Really liking this series @loganaweaver - Twitter / @loganaweaver - Instagram / Nike Vapor Untouchable Football Template / Logan's Logos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbannon92 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I'm actually not a big fan of the Pacers. It looks pretty dated, and overall it's just too much for me with all the stripes and the streaks through the wordmarks and numbers. Granted, I've never been a huge fan of their late 80s look or the throwback you based the striping off of. I would offer up some suggestions, but I'm just not a huge fan of the look as a whole. It's not bad, it's just not my taste. Nike + CFL 2015 | 2015-16 NBA Concepts | Complete College Football Redesign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRangersFan Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Boom,baby!The Pacers look magnificent!Its just plain beautiful. Amazing how you do this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGiants58 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Man, the Pacers are looking fantastic. Any hints to the expansion franchise, such as a teaser?Here's a bit of a teaser:Color scheme is black and yellow, with red accents (which will be used primarily on logos and accents in panels, like the 90's Pirates). MLB: Project 32 (Complete), MLB: The Defunct Saga (Complete) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3G Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Kansas City Seminoles. -My guess Check out my Instagram page! 9.5k strong! @RileyGissemanArt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delux247 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I like the Pacers look. 4 things though:- a more subtle contrast of yellows for the primary's checkerboard background might look better, similar to the blue checkboard on the tertiary.- I think the "INDIANA" wordmark is perfect, especially with that state ouline in the D.- the "PACERS" wordmark makes me wonder what makes the C special. Why no motion line?- the number font is too abstract for me. I think it's tough to read as a soft copy and would be even more illegible on an actual uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGiants58 Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 KANSAS CITY DIESELSThe first of two expansion teams for this series (the other is a Sonics Mk. II team). When contemplating where I would put an expansion team to bring the league up to 32 teams (31 could technically be done, but it'd just be messy for scheduling), I immediately seized upon Kansas City. I had already ruled out Pittsburgh and Kentucky , the former because it would create an imbalance of teams in each conference (Minnesota is going to the Eastern Conference), and Kentucky is dominated by college basketball programs (Louisville and University of Kentucky). Vancouver was also ruled out, as the Pacific Northwest really doesn't need three teams. Not only do they have a fully-functional modern arena that no team is using (the Sprint Center), but they also have a history in the NBA, as they were the Kings' home city from 1972-85. When deciding on a nickname, I went for a name that would make them unique in the league, Diesels. This is a reference to the rail industry in Kansas City, and the color scheme of black, yellow, and red accents is taken from the Kansas City Southern Line's livery:The primary logo is based on a trace of the diesel, along with a roundel featuring the interlocking "KC" logo that I debuted a few days ago. The font I used for the team is Conrad's Beaverton Block, as it felt like a modern adaptation of a slab-serif font, perfect for an old-timey, industrial feel. The court incorporates a track feature in the keys, as well as dominantly yellow baselines/sidelines.UniformsOn the uniforms, I used the red as an accent for the shorts logos and the paneling, imitating the striping on the Southern Line's engines. I decided to play it simple with the collar and arm striping, as a way to draw attention towards the striped panels.Alternate:The alternate is a gold version of the home uniform, but with the train stripe paneling replaced by train track panels. I'm not all that sure about this alt, as the tracks could easily be mistaken for piano keys or seen as especially cheesy. But hey, it's an alternate, and I feel that alternates should rarely be simple recolors.This is one of my first "from scratch" designs. I felt a little nervous trying to create a team from out of thin air with my inexperience in drawing logos (I think the primary might be a bit too over-detailed), and I still think it needs some tweaking to get it just right. But still, it was a nice experience making them, and I can't wait to learn more about making a team "from scratch".Up next, and from a firmer base, the Los Angeles Clippers! MLB: Project 32 (Complete), MLB: The Defunct Saga (Complete) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clintau24 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I love this!! I've been a train fan since I was small, and it's always cool to see how teams incorporate them into their branding. This is one of the best ones I've seen. The track detail is the only thing I have an issue with right now. "I believe in Auburn and love it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philsphan Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 If this is one of your first "from scratch" designs, then I'm very impressed! You translated the color combos and feel of the train to the home and away uniforms very nicely. In some ways, using the black and white train tracks as the main striping on the alts takes away from the cool yellow-red-black look. Also, I've tried to do a train-themed concept before and I've never thought of the name Diesels! I like that a lot. I usually end up scratching the names I come up with (Express, Locomotives, etc.) because they sound too cheesy. Nice work in this series! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobster Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Very nice - I was thinking meatpacking industry when I saw it was Kansas City (such as the old ABL Steers), but this is a pleasant surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGiantsFan Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 The Diesels are just spectacular, especially from you making them from scratch. Love the colors and I just love the whole execution of it. Well done! BEHANCE | PORTFOLIO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueYankee26 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Spectacular, the colors jive, the branding is genius. trueyankee26.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_Malk0 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperLeafsFan Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I am impressed. This concept looks fantastic! I love it all. Everything works so well for this team. I enjoy how you payed attention to detail, and incorporated a unique colour scheme to the NBA. I think I like smilies too much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcoholik Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 This is a very good series. Your Diesels concept is one of the most creative I've seen. Good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGiants58 Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 If this is one of your first "from scratch" designs, then I'm very impressed! You translated the color combos and feel of the train to the home and away uniforms very nicely. In some ways, using the black and white train tracks as the main striping on the alts takes away from the cool yellow-red-black look. Also, I've tried to do a train-themed concept before and I've never thought of the name Diesels! I like that a lot. I usually end up scratching the names I come up with (Express, Locomotives, etc.) because they sound too cheesy. Nice work in this series!Thanks. Here is a new version of the alts, now with striping that matches the home/road. MLB: Project 32 (Complete), MLB: The Defunct Saga (Complete) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbannon92 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Very nice work, especially considering this is your first original logo. My only suggestion for the logo would be to have the front end of the train come out of the outer circle. I feel like it would give the logo a better sense of movement.For the uniforms, I would simplify things a little bit. The side panels are way too busy right now. I would consider using just the very inner part that is based on the train. On the home and alt, black with red trim, and on the road, yellow with red trim. Then, for the collar and cuffs, I would use thin red piping, similar to the Heat/Lakers/Pistons/Raptors. Nike + CFL 2015 | 2015-16 NBA Concepts | Complete College Football Redesign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philsphan Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Nice update! For this one, I think it's just best to keep the alternate looking similar to the home and away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKarchitect Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 As a Kansas City resident, a wholeheartedly approve of the Diesels branding. I think for your first from scratch concept it is amazing. I agree with the comments on the train logo, I think perhaps that is something you can refine a bit over time as your skills grow...but I mean as a total package concept, great work. Love the color scheme, it is bold and unique. Choo f-ing choo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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