Team Branding Thread (Logo, Colors, Uniforms, etc.)

[tuozzi]

Why would they have to consult with the Natives regarding a name that is something made out of wood?

Hmm.. Not sure if you're being ignorant or inconsiderate. Try replacing "something" with "a sacred artifact".

 

[5 Minute Major]

Hmm.. Not sure if you're being ignorant or inconsiderate. Try replacing "something" with "a sacred artifact".

People from every walk of like are making totem poles and have been for quite some time.

And even if it was only Native’s making them, so what? They are man made objects that are damned cool to look at.

SJW’s want to cry about everything.

 

[Crescent Street]

Seattle Tote Bags.

 

[tuozzi]

People from every walk of like are making totem poles and have been for quite some time.

And even if it was only Native’s making them, so what? They are man made objects that are damned cool to look at.

SJW’s want to cry about everything.

Pretty sure they are more than man made objects to many of the natives.

And even if they weren't, asking the people whose cultural heritage they are would be the right thing to do.

Kind of like you wouldn't call them Seattle Spidermans without Marvel's permission...awesome as it would be.

 

[LadyStanley]

It's Spider-man® (not Spiderman). Not owned as part of "Marvel Universe" (by Disney), but I think it's controlled by Warner Brothers.

Problem is intellectual property rights (trademark, copyright). Spider-man® is a registered trademark (that little R in circle). Wouldn't be able to do any word-marked clothing or other goods at that would conflict. Couldn't use any of the graphics that are copyrighted © (and trademarked) as well.


I'll go back to one of the criteria San Jose used when they were selecting their name. First, it couldn't be in use by any other (pro) sports team in North America. (Second - wanted to evoke an emotion when you heard the name. Third, didn't want it able to be abbreviated.)

I haven't heard (succinctly) what criteria the OVG organization is using in selecting a nickname. But originality is probably high.

 

[hockey20000]

did they pick a timeline for when a official name will be announced yet?

 

[gstommylee]

did they pick a timeline for when a official name will be announced yet?

all star week

 

[Seattle Totems]

Pretty sure they are more than man made objects to many of the natives.

And even if they weren't, asking the people whose cultural heritage they are would be the right thing to do.

Kind of like you wouldn't call them Seattle Spidermans without Marvel's permission...awesome as it would be.

Again, what about the fact that virtually every concept for a Seattle team including all Sockeyes branding features native style art. That is cultural appropriation and may be considered offensive but not a peep from the PC police on here.

 

[tuozzi]

Again, what about the fact that virtually every concept for a Seattle team including all Sockeyes branding features native style art. That is cultural appropriation and may be considered offensive but not a peep from the PC police on here.

OK? So maybe the PC police doesn't care. I sure don't.
However, naming the team totems without checking it's OK with the natives is something quite different from a style inspired by native art.

 

[donkshow]

I understand the significance of the "Sockeyes" name, but the alliteration of "Seattle Sockeyes" is so amateur.

 

[SoldiersOfFilth]

I understand the significance of the "Sockeyes" name, but the alliteration of "Seattle Sockeyes" is so amateur.

Then I guess the Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Philadelphia Flyers are all amateur. Same with the Seattle Sounders, Seahawks, and Sonics in the area

 

[VanIslander]

People from every walk of like are making totem poles and have been for quite some time.

Now I've heard everything.

5 minutes for absurdity.

A token anecdotal would make it a game misconduct.

 

[Brodie]

even you yourself think offending Native Americans is totally cool beans (and I think if you believe this you really need to retoggle your basic capacity for empathy), consider that this team is located in Seattle and will be dependent on Seattlites writ large and the corporate community there to get behind them. A name that is potentially offensive is probably a no-go without robust tribal backing.

A logo is one thing. It is not at all hard to find an indigenous artist to create a Sockeyes logo for you and reap the good PR. An entire name and brand is a different magnitude of proposition.

 

[SoldiersOfFilth]

That is why the team has said they will consult local tribal leaders.

Speaking as a Native myself, but not for other Natives, I find no offense in the name or logo of the Totems, or the use of local tribal art. Just my personal opinion though.

 

[JeffP]

Sasquatch (I wish.. but it'll never happen.)

 

[sparkychewbarky]

...adidashockey did a great job on the Dallas Stars Winter Classic Sweater! The 'die-cut & embroidered' styling on the logos & numbers, is the same technique I've been suggesting for a very classic Seattle Evergreens look...

 

[PG Canuck]

Those are so nice

 

[Rosko Thorn]

I’m honestly surprised that the Seattle Fire and the Seattle Underground haven’t gotten any traction.

Both of these names have solid history in the city.

Fire may be too similar to flames, but I think the Underground sounds sick and would give an artist a pretty blank slate for logo/colour scheme. I can see a dark blue and purple scheme with a single street light illuminating an understated wordmark of the team name.

Made this quickly on my phone for context

But that’s just me.

 

[LadyStanley]

From Board of Governors meeting (Pebble Beach, CA)

 

[sparkychewbarky]

For Seattle NHL Hockey Fans...here's a few wallpapers of potential team names...

Enjoy!

 

[sigma six]

^Even though I'm not the biggest fan of "Kraken", that's really cool looking in my book.

 

[Ike8228]

^Even though I'm not the biggest fan of "Kraken", that's really cool looking in my book.

Ya the color scheme is interesting too. Everything has been about green and blue mostly, but the ocean is more real/turquoise than blue and may be a earthy toned to the scheme after all. Paired with the gold looks clean.

 

[JelloPuddyPops]

Hmm.. Not sure if you're being ignorant or inconsiderate. Try replacing "something" with "a sacred artifact".

Do you know what a Thunderbird is?

 

[tuozzi]

Do you know what a Thunderbird is?

Yes

 

[sparkychewbarky]

Apparently...only 24 more sleeps 'til the name's revealed (at the All-Star game? Jan. 25th)
What d'ya think?...Nautical? Indigenous? Rustic?(maybe w/some plaid) Other?...