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[caloschwaby]

Hey all, hope you're having a good Christmas/New Years break.

Coming up on January 17 is my one year anniversary of joining BigFooty. Over the course of the year I joined a few competitions, namely the CAN-AM Premiership and the ongoing T20A (in which I achieved a Qualifying Final spot).

Although it was my first year, looking back I can't help but think about how much I could've added (or omitted) to make these designs better. Through this trial and error, I've learnt a fair bit about what makes a design good or bad, at least at my level.

Now, on to the portfolio...

CAN-AM Premiership - CLEVELAND KINGS (formerly Cleveland Cannons)

Thinking about how my designs could've been much better, I've decided to start from ground-zero and give my CAN-AM team a face lift and a half. Unbeknownst to me, there is actually a USAFL team in Cleveland called... the Cannons (I initially called them the Cannons based on the Calder Cannons). Upon this realisation it was better for me just to rebrand.
Here's a few variations of the concept banner for the CLEVELAND KINGS with a logo to give an idea of what it's looking like so far.





I have two competing palettes right now as you can see with the two designs. I'd love to have some feedback and see what you guys think, but I love the creamish-yellow shade.

As for a guernsey...



This is obviously extremely rough, but it's there to provide the concept. With the regular yellow it gives off a Gold Coast-vibe so I'm liking how the cream yellow differentiates it. Almost looks like the 49ers...

The arcs going across the design are conceptual at this stage. Thought about putting "KINGS" inside, but that could be a big too basic. They are currently a reference to the many bridges of Ohio.

Thank you all for reading so far. I will continue to post to this portfolio with any concepts or full designs I come up with in the future.

FEEDBACK ON ANYTHING WOULD BE AWESOME - Constructive criticism even better.

I'd just like to thank everyone on FJGD for making this first year a great one!

 

[caloschwaby]

Hi all.
With CAN-AM 2018 coming up soon I've been hard at work on a few concepts for my Toronto Sixers franchise and it's CAN-AM 2 team, the Hamilton Hexas.

Here's what I've come up with so far for my Toronto Sixers away and home, respectively:

(ignore back of jumpers as I tend to do them after I've figured the front)





And here's my concept for my CAN-AM 2 team, the Hamilton Hexas:




In case I haven't made it clear enough, these are just concepts so obviously a work in progress.

After relocating/rebranding from last season (which was my first ever comp team) I have really wanted to make a bigger impact with my designs. However, with my CAN-AM team I've found myself with serious mental block as to where to do from here.
I've tried to incorporate hexagons as much as possible as to make them the central symbol of the spirit of my team.

Any feedback on my work so far would be very much appreciated!

 

[caloschwaby]

As we close in on the start of CAN-AM 2018, I'd like to share a few of my early concepts for my Toronto 6ers franchise. Hopefully it may inspire someone else for one of their own designs.



(I call this one the aqua man)


(This is probably the one that led me to my current design)


(I have plans for this concept. Might be using it in a portfolio in the future)

 

[caloschwaby]

My work-in-progress NAFLR logo for my Ringwood Rockets bid. Still trying to get the hang of many my own logo assets but does the job to me.

 

[Craegus]

My work-in-progress NAFLR logo for my Ringwood Rockets bid. Still trying to get the hang of many my own logo assets but does the job to me.

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Good start, the red and orange rocket trails should meet at a point though for more accuracy.

 

[caloschwaby]

A few early concepts for the home, away/clash and heritage, respectively.
Really loving this colour scheme. VERY Brisbane Bears-esque.

 

[caloschwaby]

Good start, the red and orange rocket trails should meet at a point though for more accuracy.

I was thinking that too. Cheers!

 

[Dav]

Hmm not sure of orange + red + white, with the white being the issue.

 

[caloschwaby]

Hmm not sure of orange + red + white, with the white being the issue.

Care to elaborate Mr. Turncoat?

 

[Dav]

Care to elaborate Mr. Turncoat?

You know we're on the same team right?

Anyway, I dunno, maybe the contrast of red + orange with white just doesn't work for my eyes. I can't explain it coherently, it just seems a little off. Maybe a slightly darker red and a slightly lighter orange? Just to add a bit more contrast.

 

[caloschwaby]

You know we're on the same team right?

Anyway, I dunno, maybe the contrast of red + orange with white just doesn't work for my eyes. I can't explain it coherently, it just seems a little off. Maybe a slightly darker red and a slightly lighter orange? Just to add a bit more contrast.

That's a fair point. I'll have a play around with the shades of red/orange to find a good contrast.

(Nothing wrong with in-team banter )

 

[caloschwaby]

craegus
Changed the yellow to create a better contrast.

 

[Craegus]

craegus
Changed the yellow to create a better contrast.
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Better

 

[caloschwaby]

kdavva74
What do you think if the contrast between colours now?
Also new "fire" Vee

 

[Dav]

kdavva74
What do you think if the contrast between colours now?
Also new "fire" Vee
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Contrast is great and I love the design.

 

[Fizzler]

kdavva74
What do you think if the contrast between colours now?
Also new "fire" Vee
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I dig it, but maybe turn it upside down as sort of an "up and away" sort of thing.

 

[Craegus]

kdavva74
What do you think if the contrast between colours now?
Also new "fire" Vee
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Liking it. Works with the brand and is not just a regular V design.

 

[caloschwaby]

I dig it, but maybe turn it upside down as sort of an "up and away" sort of thing.

I was thinking of it being the flame from the engine of the rocket but I'll give it a shot

 

[Craegus]

I was thinking of it being the flame from the engine of the rocket but I'll give it a shot

That is what I saw, the inverse will look like mountains or a Slovenian football kit.

 

[caloschwaby]

Howdy all,
To ensure my designs are unique from others I've decided to create a brand new manufacturing label called CALO TAILORED SPORTS. This will be featured on all my competition and portfolio entries so feel free to let me know what you think

 

[Craegus]

Howdy all,
To ensure my designs are unique from others I've decided to create a brand new manufacturing label called CALO. This will be featured on all my competition and portfolio entries so feel free to let me know what you think

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It is a good start but there are the issues I can see with it;

- The brand is called CALO, but the logo has no mention of this.
- The curvature of the C and the sharpness of the S doesn't really work together.
- I am guessing the middle letter is a T. If so it is a little lost in the design.
- I am concerned that the logo may not scale well.

 

[caloschwaby]

- The brand is called CALO, but the logo has no mention of this.

Sorry I just forgot to type the rest. It's called "CALO TAILORED SPORTS"
As for all your other points I do somewhat agree and will make amends whenever I have time.

 

[cannavo]

Howdy all,
To ensure my designs are unique from others I've decided to create a brand new manufacturing label called CALO TAILORED SPORTS. This will be featured on all my competition and portfolio entries so feel free to let me know what you think

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*Sees first 2 letters*
Man's been trying to get a physical copy of Crash Team Racing without costing an arm and a leg and I've smashed out the PS3 digital version and this comes out of pure instinct. Sorry Calo

 

[magpienato]

Time to hang up the mouse Caleb...

It's hard to be original nowdays.

 

[caloschwaby]

*Sees first 2 letters*
Man's been trying to get a physical copy of Crash Team Racing without costing an arm and a leg and I've smashed out the PS3 digital version and this comes out of pure instinct. Sorry Calo
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Aw, Shucks. The most irritating part is that I've never heard of/played the game, let alone seen it before. I think I'll have another go at it to make it unique.
magpienato can testify that I had shown him a drawn concept of it almost a week ago now He even helped me use the pen tool to get the right curve for the "C".