*Update* Raptors re-branding v.1 - Focus Group

Post #21 » by **pbj** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 6:42 am

Is that the Stark sigil?

Anyway, I like it the concept, colours and the logos but I think the jersey's are too plain. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate how refined it is but I think the best jerseys always have some distinguishable characteristic.. something quirky like cheesy pin stripes or retina-burning colours - almost a flaw but in an endearing way.

Anyway, that would be my suggestion, add some flavour. Great work though

Raps in 4 · Post #22 » by **Raps in 4** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 6:43 am

We need to push this into social media circles.

HEDOBALL · Post #23 » by **HEDOBALL** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 6:46 am

Toronto Starks

Winter is coming.....no it never left.

martypython · Post #24 » by **martypython** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 6:48 am

Hendrix wrote:I like your work, and this really doesn't have anything do with your work. But, I really don't like the name 'Huskies'. Some of Toronto's biggest problems have been the perception around the league that it is cold. Some of the first things that pop into my head when I think of 'Huskies' is 'cold', 'north', 'Minnesota Timberwolves'. It seems (to me atleast) to carry some negative connotations, that we really probably don't want to emphasize, and is similar to the Timberwolves.

I think the Raptors mascot is awesome, and the name is perfectly fine. At this point, who cares if it came from a movie? It's as good a name as any.

All that said, as far as 'Huskies' logos go, I think you did a great job.

In this case, I think the cold stereotype works in our favour. Winter is Coming.

Los Manos · Post #25 » by **Los Manos** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 6:49 am

The Husky logo still needs a lot of work but just to show it's not identical to the Stark Direwolf Banner:

Raps in 4 · Post #26 » by **Raps in 4** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 6:50 am

martypython wrote:
Hendrix wrote:I like your work, and this really doesn't have anything do with your work. But, I really don't like the name 'Huskies'. Some of Toronto's biggest problems have been the perception around the league that it is cold. Some of the first things that pop into my head when I think of 'Huskies' is 'cold', 'north', 'Minnesota Timberwolves'. It seems (to me atleast) to carry some negative connotations, that we really probably don't want to emphasize, and is similar to the Timberwolves.

I think the Raptors mascot is awesome, and the name is perfectly fine. At this point, who cares if it came from a movie? It's as good a name as any.

All that said, as far as 'Huskies' logos go, I think you did a great job.

In this case, I think the cold stereotype works in our favour. Winter is Coming.

We've been named after a dinosaur (dinosaurs lived in tropical weather). How has that changed player perception about the weather in this city?

It hasn't. Logos don't have that kind of power. Might as well go with a geographically relevant theme then.

BlueJayReyes · Post #27 » by **BlueJayReyes** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 6:53 am

looks great, a nice clean blue jersey would be amazing, Im so sick of half the teams in the league with red in their color scheme.

HSOB SIRHC · Post #28 » by **HSOB SIRHC** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 6:55 am

Wouldn't mind seeing some sort of pattern going down the side instead of just a straight line. Kinda like this but with blue and white maybe?

RaptorNews · Post #29 » by **RaptorNews** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 6:56 am

Raps in 4 wrote:
martypython wrote:
Hendrix wrote:I like your work, and this really doesn't have anything do with your work. But, I really don't like the name 'Huskies'. Some of Toronto's biggest problems have been the perception around the league that it is cold. Some of the first things that pop into my head when I think of 'Huskies' is 'cold', 'north', 'Minnesota Timberwolves'. It seems (to me atleast) to carry some negative connotations, that we really probably don't want to emphasize, and is similar to the Timberwolves.

I think the Raptors mascot is awesome, and the name is perfectly fine. At this point, who cares if it came from a movie? It's as good a name as any.

All that said, as far as 'Huskies' logos go, I think you did a great job.

In this case, I think the cold stereotype works in our favour. Winter is Coming.

We've been named after a dinosaur (dinosaurs lived in tropical weather). How has that changed player perception about the weather in this city?

It hasn't. Logos don't have that kind of power. Might as well go with a geographically relevant theme then.

How do you think players feel when they're traded to the Lakers?

overdose · Post #30 » by **overdose** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 7:09 am

martypython wrote:
Hendrix wrote:I like your work, and this really doesn't have anything do with your work. But, I really don't like the name 'Huskies'. Some of Toronto's biggest problems have been the perception around the league that it is cold. Some of the first things that pop into my head when I think of 'Huskies' is 'cold', 'north', 'Minnesota Timberwolves'. It seems (to me atleast) to carry some negative connotations, that we really probably don't want to emphasize, and is similar to the Timberwolves.

I think the Raptors mascot is awesome, and the name is perfectly fine. At this point, who cares if it came from a movie? It's as good a name as any.

All that said, as far as 'Huskies' logos go, I think you did a great job.

In this case, I think the cold stereotype works in our favour. Winter is Coming.

Exactly! Toronto is a cold city, it just is. That's not going to change anytime soon, so let's own it.

StevieWonderMic · Post #31 » by **StevieWonderMic** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 7:19 am

Everything looks good but the husky logo itself, reminds me of a hyena from lion king. I think Charlotte too when I see it. Everything else is top notch tho. Maybe you can try different fonts, just for contrast and something to compare and or different look.

blastttOFF · Post #32 » by **blastttOFF** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 7:49 am

taken from my buddy's instagram http://instagram.com/blkoutln

This is probably the best huskies logo so far. The subtle incorporation of the Canadian Leaf still gives us our identity.

TdotRap4Lyfe · Post #33 » by **TdotRap4Lyfe** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 7:58 am

Looks absolutely amazing, good job. But I personally do not want to change the team name.

WigginsNation · Post #34 » by **WigginsNation** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 8:15 am

I love the logo and the jerseys are beautiful. However I too want us to remain the Raptors. Would it be possible for you to design a new raptor logo and jersey?? You are clearly very talented.

kombayn · Post #35 » by **kombayn** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 8:16 am

Wow! I have to say that this look is really well done.

#9 · Post #36 » by #9 » Fri Jun 7, 2013 8:18 am

beautiful man! absolutely gorgeous

Post #37 » by **Hilltop** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 8:18 am

That's great work.

I'm still against a name change though. You're obviously pretty good at this. I'm sure you can get just as good a response designing a slick new Raptors logo/jersey design.

BackseatBoss · Post #38 » by **BackseatBoss** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 9:48 am

These look amazing! Easily would become the best jerseys in the league.

S.W.A.N · Post #39 » by **S.W.A.N** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 10:37 am

blastttOFF wrote:taken from my buddy's instagram http://instagram.com/blkoutln

This is probably the best huskies logo so far. The subtle incorporation of the Canadian Leaf still gives us our identity.

This is my fav one so far. the leaf is the face is such good idea... Overall needs a little refining but impressive

theonlyeastcoastrapsfan · Post #40 » by **theonlyeastcoastrapsfan** » Fri Jun 7, 2013 10:47 am

Not a fan of the name change, but i like what you did there. Good work. Very Kentucky though.