What Were They Thinking?
Going Like Sixty — July 14, 2008 — Marketing
References: inventorspot
Here are 10 truly ugly sport team logos. Some were used for a very short time before graphic designers existed, some are the work of probably highly compensated graphic designers. The teams are the Jets, Browns, Buccaneers, Cubs, Mighty Ducks, Islanders, Trailblazers, Nuggets, Red Sox, and Tigers.
Which one did you have a hard time recognizing immediately? How about the Jets? Is that a plane landing on a football? If you squint, you can see an angry lineman about to kick your butt.
Which one did you have a hard time recognizing immediately? How about the Jets? Is that a plane landing on a football? If you squint, you can see an angry lineman about to kick your butt.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Logo Design - Opportunities for graphic designers to create sleek, simplified logos for sports teams.
2. Retro Logo Revivals - Chances for teams to update their outdated logos with modernized versions that still pay homage to the past.
3. Fan-inclusive Logo Design - Potential for sports teams to involve their fans in the logo design process, ensuring a logo that resonates with supporters.
Industry Implications
1. Graphic Design - Disruptive innovation opportunities in graphic design to create visually appealing and memorable sports team logos.
2. Sports Apparel - Opportunities for the sports apparel industry to design and sell merchandise featuring new and improved team logos.
3. Sports Marketing - Chances for sports marketing professionals to promote the rebranding efforts of sports teams that update their logos.
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