Concept Collection VII
Sunday · Sep 6 · 2009 | 7:42 PM PDTI have new artwork to share with you tonight from a number of artists.
We begin with Jake Niehl who has put together a new look for the Penguins. You do not want to mess with this flightless fowl.
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Pittsburgh Penguins concept by Jake Niehl
Earlier this week we talked about the possibility of the Ducks placing the wordmark on their jerseys with the much less heinous "webbed D." Matt Marczel writes in with what that might look like...
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Anaheim Ducks concept jerseys by Matt Marczel
...as does Jules.
Anaheim Ducks concept jersey by Jules
Both designers stuck with black jerseys but make it work much better than the Ducks currently do. But if you really want a change in Anaheim, check out this logo by Mike Notko.
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Anaheim Ducks concept logo by Mike Notko
That is quite something.
Wojtek from Poland writes in with a very sharp new look for his country's national team.
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Team Poland concept logos by Wojtek
Still wondering what's up for the 2010 Winter Classic? Look no further. DC Designs put together a rather smart brown uniform for the Bruins.
Boston Bruins Winter Classic concept jersey by DC Designs
And finally, tonight, we finish up with some artwork that harkens back to the days of Freak Out Friday. First, the Panthers — well, Cats?
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Florida Panthers concept jersey by J.B.
Then the Stars...
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Dallas Stars concept jersey by J.B.
...who I believe are on sale for $0.99 at your local grocer. Thanks to J.B. for freaking us out.
If you've got any great hockey logo and uniform concept art that you think needs to be shared to the world, you know how to get it to me. Until next time.
Reader Comments (20)
Not sure I like a lot of them (those freaky jerseys were... well... freaky). But, I do like the single duck "D" logo adapted, it's by far better than the Ducks' current ugly wordmark logo-wannabe. Then again, that design by Mike Notko is fantastic. It is by far, the BEST design of a duck logo that I have ever seen in my life! Just one thing, maybe the orange can be changed to green? One last thing, I think Wojtek designed a great jersey for Poland. Kudos!
Wow, Mike Notko's new Ducks logo and Wojtek's Poland set looks pretty cool. Don't know if that Ducks logo would actually work on the ice or anything, but it certainty is interesting. And I definitely like the lower of the 2 Poland logos better.
Mike, you got to send that in to Anaheim!
Love the Marczel ducks set, just make the logo a tad bit smaller.
As for the team poland set, my first thought upon seeing the top left logo was "pokeball". I like the second one better, but I wish he would use a new template rather then recycling the red wings design. As good as it is, it's too distinct as belonging to the Wings. Perhaps a yoke and a double stripe on the bottom or something.
I emailed Both my Ducks designs to Adam Brady, Director of Publications & New Media for the Anaheim Ducks, the same day that Chris posted news that they were contemplating a third jersey.
I really do hope they consider redesigning their unis sometime soon.
Good luck dude. That logo is amazing.
I really dig the Bruins concept; I hope they go with a classic brown/gold uniform for the classic. I also would like to see a lace tie on the jersey instead of the NHL crest on the neck. I am eager to see what happens, great job!
WOW!! That Ducks logo from Mike is AMAZING and so is that Poland jersey, great stuff.
Why must everyone mess with the Pens logo. That logo has won 3 Stanley Cups now. Howard Baldwin changed the logo to that GOD-AWFUL PIGEON logo following the 91/92 season and we all know how that went. I'll take the 3 time Stanley Cup winning logo(Skating Penguin, as it is now and forever should be, just change the vegas gold back to yellow gold) over the 1 time Presidents trophy winniong logo(the Howard Baldwin bankruptcy logo) or any other Pens logo concept that should come along!
I love the modernized penguin. I don't have the problem of association with the other logo winning cups. As a logo it's cleaner and more attractive.
The uniforms don't win cups. People mess with the penguins logo because as a logo it's rather weak in the opinions of most people.
@ 91Pens92
I appreciate your comment. I like the logo as is now, but compared to some of the other logos around the league and even in the AHL, it just seems that it may need some kind of revision. not to sound like a jackass, but in all seriousness how could I make my logo better? Sounds dumb but for a college freshman I really want to learn through my work. Thanks!
Great work by Mike and Wojtek, - amazing stuff . . .in fact Mike, is it possible to tweak the Duck logo you presented so I could get some made up for the a team I may be sponsoring? (The tweak would be going from orange to electric blue)
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Jake Niehl
It's nothing personal. I'm a firm believer in tradition. In my 36yrs, the Historic teams(in all sports) have had the same logo/uniform/etc. I was born/raised in Pgh(although I'm not a die hard yinzer Steeler fan, I was raised on Baseball and Hockey, thanks to my grandfather....LOL). Let me try an explain it like this. Imagine the public outcry if: the Montreal Canadiens changed their uniform colors(insert colors scheme here) the Pittsburgh Steelers would put their logo on both sides of the helmet ,if the Dallas Cowboys took the star off of their helmet, the Yankees not wearing pinstripes, Notre Dame having white helmets. The Pens had won back to back Cups in '91/'92, along comes Howard Baldwin and he overhauls the teams look beginning in '93. Pens lose in Playoffs to Isles that year and really never recover(Conf final in '96 lost to freakin FLORIDA, Conf final in '00 to NJ)until Mario Lemieux changes the logo back to the Skating Penguin(the logo he himself wore)/Pigeon logo was still on shoulders though...BOOO. I find it interesting that the Pens trashed the Pigeon logo at the beginning of the '07/'08 season and WOW made it to the Cup final(not Conf final BUT the Cup final), yea they lost but atleast they made it. '08/'09 starts and again NO Pigeon logo, Pens once again make Cup final, win it this time. Does a logo win Championships....NO......but it's Tradition. IMO the Skating Penguin(as is now) is 3-1 when playing for the Cup. One last thing. Have the Islanders ever recovered from the Gortorn's Fisherman logo crap?
That Boston sweater is amazing!
91pens92,
Dude I completely agree, I was actually hoping for advice on what to change on my logo to make it better. Obviously I'm not gonna try and change the penguin's logo for real. I was hoping more of an artistic view is all. Honestly I like the fact that you complained. It will make me a better artist because of it. I'm not trying to sound like an ass I'm being seriously. I like when people criticize it cause I can learn from it. And no worries about being personal dude! It's all cool. :)
Jake
And no the islanders have not recovered. But they still need a new jersey dammit! lol
Penguins concept - Sorry Jake, but 91Pens92 is correct. You don't mess with tradition and that awesome first skating penguin logo. The franchise one-upped themselves by adding the finest 3rd jersey in hockey..... the ice blue from the early 70's.
Matt did a great job concepting the Ducks with the webbed D. Great colors and traditional striping.
It's too bad the Ducks will probably ignore his emails, cause they haven't gotten a uniform right since they entered the league!
DC Designs and that Bruins jersey........... awesome. Should definately be used as a 3rd or the WC.
And the Panthers and Stars concepts - Just when you thought they couldn't get any worse. lol
J.B., I Know Why You Did It.
Wow the ducks should use that logo its really good maybe as a primary with the adapted "D" as secondary, the pens jerseys are ok BUT the alternate should have a different penguin logo that is classified as a 3rd jersey also could i request a Panthers LOGO completly ditching the jumping Panther or the Jumping panther breaking the stick, im working on a panthers set just need an Alternate Logo
All of these concepts are great, especially Wojtek's Team Poland design and of course that radical Ducks logo by Mike. I would like to see that logo on some t-shirts at the very least.