New uniform design coming this spring

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  1. oldfisherman

    oldfisherman Unicorn Wrangler

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    The pinwheel is not tilted.
    You’re leaning to the left too far. It will be perfect if you lean more to the right.
     
  2. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Shoulda had a V8.
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    Reminds me of a dumb joke from my favorite show "West Wing"

    "You know what I like most about being vice president? IF you look at the logo and lean your head to the left just right... it reads alot PRESIDENT of the United States"
     
  4. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    How do you modernize the damn pinwheel while keeping the same look?
     
  5. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Have it running over a laker
     
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    Check out my new sig yo!!!
     
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    So the Blazers are going to be like the priests in Priest and just destroy everybody in their path
     
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    This quote concerns me. Nike has a reputation for having great designers, but I think it's a reputation similar to Nate McMillan's reputation for being a great defensive coach, LA's reputation for being a great mid-range shooter, and all the other undeserved reputations throughout the league and life. Nike's design, IMO, is often lazy. Example - one of their chief designers was tapped to do the Star Wars x Pendleton blankets that were released in the run-up to TFA. While there's nothing inherently wrong with these, it feels like a missed opportunity for something that could have been awesome. I mean, it's basically some clip art with some standard geometric patterns interwoven. Can't imagine he spent more than an afternoon on these designs.

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    Perhaps that bodes well for not messing with our identity too much, but I'm not excited about having Nike in charge of our re-design. Hopefully the Blazers aren't already married to the idea of working with them and will be open to walking away from Nike if they don't bring the goods.
     
  10. BBert

    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    I hope Nike doesn't go all Oregon Ducks on our uniforms.

    There needs to be some retro element involved, IMO. I loved some of the old designs and fonts. Haven't been interested in any of the designs for many years.

    And for god sakes: Kill the stupid slanted box pinwheel. Fuck.
     
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    PTB Typeface 2 - Black.jpg On the eve of the season I thought I'd post some designs I made while playing around in Illustrator. I'd prefer if we just used the typeface from the 80s, but it sounds like McGowan is intent on a new design. With that in mind I drew heavily from my favorite typeface, while making an obviously new typeface.

    I threw together a new logo real quick, and wasn't sure I'd even share it. But the more I've looked at it the more it has grown on me. Obviously some outlining could be added to give it more depth/detail, but I haven't had a chance to dress it up yet. With the original 5 arms of the pinwheel representing the 5 players of each team squaring off, the bar connecting the tips represents the bench backing up the 5 players on the floor.
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    I dig that pinwheel yo. That's hot af.
     
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    I need that on my wall in a 12x12 version.

    Like now.

    God, we unequivocally have the best logo in sports.
     
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    It's so good I'm - Hand to God - considering a tattoo of it.
     
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    Thank you thank you! Do it!!!
     
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    After I fix it I'd be happy to send you file in whatever size you'd like for printing.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Ironic you guys brought up tattoos. Got my new piece FINALLY finished last night. Was going to wait to share after the season started.....
     
  18. UncleCliffy'sDaddy

    UncleCliffy'sDaddy We're all Bozos on this bus.

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    Outstanding job! Its probably a dumb idea but your lettering looks like it could easily incorporate an abstract Mt. Hood right in the middle. It sorta kinda looks that way now.....and I couldn't figure out how the pinwheel could ever be dressed up....other than untilting it....but you hit it on the head! Great idea! Tell McGowan you'll do the redesign for a fraction of Nike's price.......
     
  19. UncleCliffy'sDaddy

    UncleCliffy'sDaddy We're all Bozos on this bus.

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    There's no good time EVER to see a picture of your ass......
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    $859 but well worth it! If you look close, you can see the old pinwheel underneath. #LakerNation

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