Popular Post hirstyno9 Posted February 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2019 This is purely hypothetical; I know that SWFC won’t be changing the club badge anytime soon, and I would personally prefer we went back to the simple classic Owl we ditched a few years back. But I was thinking, if in the future we were to use something different what might it look like. Say SWFC ran a competition to design a new club badge/logo what would you want it to look like? The current logo (although historical) is in no way imposing. It doesn’t strike fear into the hearts of our opponents. So with this in mind I’ve designed something that is a little more menacing! What are your thoughts? How would you feel about seeing this lit up on the back of the Kop? Does anyone else fancy having a go at designing a new SWFC logo? UTO 5 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pablo Bonvin Posted February 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2019 I like the home and away logo idea but we need a third one so we don't clash with Millwall. 1 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkskaphil Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, hirstyno9 said: This is purely hypothetical; I know that SWFC won’t be changing the club badge anytime soon, and I would personally prefer we went back to the simple classic Owl we ditched a few years back. But I was thinking, if in the future we were to use something different what might it look like. Say SWFC ran a competition to design a new club badge/logo what would you want it to look like? The current logo (although historical) is in no way imposing. It doesn’t strike fear into the hearts of our opponents. So with this in mind I’ve designed something that is a little more menacing! What are your thoughts? How would you feel about seeing this lit up on the back of the Kop? Does anyone else fancy having a go at designing a new SWFC logo? UTO Does any club's badge do that? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sonofbert2 Posted February 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, punkskaphil said: Does any club's badge do that? Pissedup tiger is a bit lairy. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazowl55 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 4 minutes ago, sonofbert2 said: Pissedup tiger is a bit lairy. If I had a quid for the amount of maulings he has been responsible for.......... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, hirstyno9 said: It doesn’t strike fear into the hearts of our opponents Do logos/crests really do that? Sorry @punkskaphil Edited February 14, 2019 by Guest actually read the thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobness Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 4 minutes ago, sonofbert2 said: Pissedup tiger is a bit lairy. Not true! The fear only sets in when the badge is accompanied with a rendition of "you're getting mauled by the Tigers". The badge alone isn't enough! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobness Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 19 minutes ago, hirstyno9 said: So with this in mind I’ve designed something that is a little more menacing! What are your thoughts? Good effort giving it a go, but I'd scrap it and start from scratch. Overall shape doesn't balance well: too tall Inconsistent design styles: top portion of the badge is vintage and flat, while the lower portion is modern with design elements to give it a non-flat feel For me the owl belongs to a US high school or college I was always, and still am, a fan of our previous badge. If I really had to change it, I would work to maintain that iconic imagery, as it's second to none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWLERTON GHOST Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Good effort HNO9 Like the gable ironwork feature maybe drop Retro owls face on it see what it looks like ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobness Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 49 minutes ago, hirstyno9 said: So with this in mind I’ve designed something that is a little more menacing! What are your thoughts? Forgot to include one major non-subjective point. This is an important rule when it comes to design, specifically logo design. The small text "The Owls" stops being legible when the design size is reduced. Other text (e.g. 1867) may also be too small. Part of what makes the previous badge so good is that it doesn't rely on text at all. The mark is instantly recognisable at a glance. From a branding perspective I still think Chansiri was mad to bin it, but do appreciate many fans like the new crest, just as Chansiri does. As a rule, check how your designs appear at various sizes, as well as in black and white. Here's your design reduced by 50% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
room0035 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I think tradition is important for our club, I also thing the club need to show it is the fans that make the team not the players or those in charge so for me the badge could be simple but recognisable for everyone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Snooty Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 To be honest, considering the 95-16 efforts I don't mind the new old one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxonOwl Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I don't remember 1995-1999 There is something I'll always love about 1973-1995 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarwolf Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I really like our current badge tbh, not on board with the whole "striking fear" thing, I feel like that's an american philosophy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Snooty Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Just now, OxonOwl said: I don't remember 1995-1999 There is something I'll always love about 1973-1995 Simple. Iconic. Tells anyone of any culture or language what it is without needing words. All the great emblems are. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr. Chow Posted February 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2019 2 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LittleG Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 To be honest I wish my IT skills were good enough so that I could have a go at a design! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxine Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 44 minutes ago, room0035 said: I think tradition is important for our club, I also thing the club need to show it is the fans that make the team not the players or those in charge so for me the badge could be simple but recognisable for everyone I definitely vote for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clud17 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 The 73-95 owl in a white circle with blue edge would do, no name, no date, no stars, no rose just the owl simple and clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcityowlsfan Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Didn't Man City protest about the Eagle badge they went with? Now it's back to the the ship, canals and red rose. We got stripes back. Next let's get our badge back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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