VERY COOL Blackhawk Logo redesign

Melagoo · 10-23-2016, 01:01 PM

check this out ...

First Nations Designer recreated this ...

Culturally Appropriate Chicago Blackhawks Logo by First Nations Artist Goes Viral - ICTMN.com

Melagoo · 10-23-2016, 04:31 PM

... well typical for this forum zero feedback ... I was hoping for someone else's opinion on such an iconic logo ... and actually looks better and has more meaning direct from a First Nation designer

CoolG · 10-23-2016, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Melagoo

... well typical for this forum zero feedback ... I was hoping for someone else's opinion on such an iconic logo ... and actually looks better and has more meaning direct from a First Nation designer

Sorry I'm Not feeling the design/logo
I prefer the original much more.

TASS · 10-23-2016, 06:15 PM

That is hideous and I would hope it's just a joke, I don't think I would even want to see it used by a Minor League team!

Melagoo · 10-23-2016, 09:53 PM

I think it is amazing ... the design came from a First Nations Designer ... the new version says more about their culture than the original ... the hawk rather than a person ... NO it isn't a joke ... my only criticism is that it may be too landscape ... maybe squeezed horizontally a bit ... still cool looking in my eye

Craig · 10-23-2016, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Melagoo

I think it is amazing ... the design came from a First Nations Designer ... the new version says more about their culture than the original ... the hawk rather than a person ... NO it isn't a joke ... my only criticism is that it may be too landscape ... maybe squeezed horizontally a bit ... still cool looking in my eye

I love the design, but I also like the current logo that's supposed to actually be a tribute to Black Hawk. I don't find it as offensive as Indians or Redskins because the name at least isn't an insult, but neither would I have a problem with a design change.

Melagoo · 10-23-2016, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig

I love the design, but I also like the current logo that's supposed to actually be a tribute to Black Hawk. I don't find it as offensive as Indians or Redskins because the name at least isn't an insult, but neither would I have a problem with a design change.

I agree with you ... definitely not like the Indian's or Redskin's logos ... as far as First Nations culture ...

hairysasquatch · 10-24-2016, 12:07 AM

Why would a hawk have multicolored feathers adorning its head?

ewilkens · 10-24-2016, 07:40 AM

This is old news... This design surfaced a year ago (or more). It's not bad, but I don't love it

Boo · 10-24-2016, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

Why would a hawk have multicolored feathers adorning its head?

For patch cards...duh.

codered · 10-24-2016, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Melagoo

I think it is amazing ... the design came from a First Nations Designer ... the new version says more about their culture than the original ... the hawk rather than a person ... NO it isn't a joke ... my only criticism is that it may be too landscape ... maybe squeezed horizontally a bit ... still cool looking in my eye

Agreed with you 100%!! I think it's beautiful! I love how it's a blend of the original (to try to satisfy the "traditionalists) and a recreation by a First Nations artist that honours their heritage. I think Chicago should seriously take this logo into consideration.

IndySportsCards · 10-24-2016, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

Why would a hawk have multicolored feathers adorning its head?

that just looks dumb

Super8er · 10-24-2016, 08:23 AM

I think the translation from the human to hawk head is nicely done. The retention of all of the colors and general placement of the colors is clever as well.

The problem with it as a multi-use logo is too many fine details and sharp edges. The original logo looks good in that tiny picture, and when you blow it up to a large patch on the front of a jersey, it still looks good. It doesn't look it, but the yellow line-work in the hair and the lines in the feathers are rather thick and chunky. It scales well.

On the hawk-head logo, those same lines are very thin and will get lost in various applications. Stretching the feathers was a bad design move.

If the new logo wasn't sitting next to the old one for reference and using those very specific colors, it would look like a cheap flash design you see on the wall of a tattoo parlor.

IronMonkey415 · 10-24-2016, 09:42 AM

We all have a spirit animal inside us.

I pull scrubs · 10-24-2016, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Melagoo

... well typical for this forum zero feedback ... I was hoping for someone else's opinion on such an iconic logo ... and actually looks better and has more meaning direct from a First Nation designer

I guess that is the issue, don't mess with an iconic logo.

Melagoo · 10-25-2016, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by I pull scrubs

I guess that is the issue, don't mess with an iconic logo.

I didn't a Native person did it ... Just presented it for discussion ...

... Can't wait for K-13's comment ...

TASS · 10-25-2016, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Melagoo

I didn't a Native person did it ... Just presented it for discussion ...

... Can't wait for K-13's comment ...

What makes them a "Native person" and why are they denigrating a bird, I find that to be offensive to our predatory friends.

Enough with this hyper sensitive #@#@#@#@ the Blackhawks logo is iconic and should never be altered!!

There were enough nut jobs up there in Toronto who were attempting to have the Cleveland Indians logo banned for the ALCS which was just plain foolish!

bkcardcollector · 10-26-2016, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TASS

What makes them a "Native person" and why are they denigrating a bird, I find that to be offensive to our predatory friends.

Enough with this hyper sensitive #@#@#@#@ the Blackhawks logo is iconic and should never be altered!!

There were enough nut jobs up there in Toronto who were attempting to have the Cleveland Indians logo banned for the ALCS which was just plain foolish!

Ahmen

goldenegg1 · 10-26-2016, 09:19 AM

One of the most, if not THE most, iconic logos in all of sports does not need to be changed completely.

I could see it on hats or shirts, but never as a true logo for the team.

Soxrule111 · 10-26-2016, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TASS

What makes them a "Native person" and why are they denigrating a bird, I find that to be offensive to our predatory friends.

Enough with this hyper sensitive #@#@#@#@ the Blackhawks logo is iconic and should never be altered!!

There were enough nut jobs up there in Toronto who were attempting to have the Cleveland Indians logo banned for the ALCS which was just plain foolish!

Thank you.... Lets play the PC Card, Vikings are offensive. Packers can be sexual innuendo. Browns is Racist. Twins reminds me of 9/11, Capitols sounds like a Capitalist team, Buccaneers is offensive.

Just make all teams a City only....

TASS · 10-26-2016, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Soxrule111

Thank you.... Lets play the PC Card, Vikings are offensive. Packers can be sexual innuendo. Browns is Racist. Twins reminds me of 9/11, Capitols sounds like a Capitalist team, Buccaneers is offensive.

Just make all teams a City only....

Your Packers analogy just made my day!!!! Too #@#@#@#@ing funny!!

10-23-2016, 01:01 PM	#1
Melagoo Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: GTA (Greater Toronto Area) Ontario, Canada Posts: 8,459 Melagoo1 Melagoo	VERY COOL Blackhawk Logo redesign check this out ... First Nations Designer recreated this ... Culturally Appropriate Chicago Blackhawks Logo by First Nations Artist Goes Viral - ICTMN.com __________________ Go Leafs! Go Jays! Go Raps! Go Bills!

10-23-2016, 04:31 PM	#2
Melagoo Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: GTA (Greater Toronto Area) Ontario, Canada Posts: 8,459 Melagoo1 Melagoo	... well typical for this forum zero feedback ... I was hoping for someone else's opinion on such an iconic logo ... and actually looks better and has more meaning direct from a First Nation designer __________________ Go Leafs! Go Jays! Go Raps! Go Bills!

10-23-2016, 06:15 PM	#4
TASS Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: RI Posts: 11,789 stevetass	That is hideous and I would hope it's just a joke, I don't think I would even want to see it used by a Minor League team! __________________ So if I am going to be a hater who hates the Patriots then buddy I am going to be the best damn hater I can be. I AM ALL IN.

10-23-2016, 09:53 PM	#5
Melagoo Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: GTA (Greater Toronto Area) Ontario, Canada Posts: 8,459 Melagoo1 Melagoo	I think it is amazing ... the design came from a First Nations Designer ... the new version says more about their culture than the original ... the hawk rather than a person ... NO it isn't a joke ... my only criticism is that it may be too landscape ... maybe squeezed horizontally a bit ... still cool looking in my eye __________________ Go Leafs! Go Jays! Go Raps! Go Bills!

10-24-2016, 12:07 AM	#8
hairysasquatch Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the Woods, Central NY Posts: 36,059	Why would a hawk have multicolored feathers adorning its head? __________________ I am going signature-free

10-24-2016, 07:40 AM	#9
ewilkens Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,469 egwilkens ewilkens	This is old news... This design surfaced a year ago (or more). It's not bad, but I don't love it

10-24-2016, 08:23 AM	#13
Super8er Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 2,719 squirrelythings	I think the translation from the human to hawk head is nicely done. The retention of all of the colors and general placement of the colors is clever as well. The problem with it as a multi-use logo is too many fine details and sharp edges. The original logo looks good in that tiny picture, and when you blow it up to a large patch on the front of a jersey, it still looks good. It doesn't look it, but the yellow line-work in the hair and the lines in the feathers are rather thick and chunky. It scales well. On the hawk-head logo, those same lines are very thin and will get lost in various applications. Stretching the feathers was a bad design move. If the new logo wasn't sitting next to the old one for reference and using those very specific colors, it would look like a cheap flash design you see on the wall of a tattoo parlor.

10-24-2016, 09:42 AM	#14
IronMonkey415 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 44,118 ironmonkeyfromsf	We all have a spirit animal inside us.

10-26-2016, 09:19 AM	#19
goldenegg1 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 504	One of the most, if not THE most, iconic logos in all of sports does not need to be changed completely. I could see it on hats or shirts, but never as a true logo for the team.