Robviously Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 The designer of the Buffaslug has come out of hiding and is talking about what went wrong. As completely horrible as that logo was, the designer comes off like a really cool guy. http://boards.sports...onceptual-work/ Here are some rejected concepts: http://bazeiskpbl.com/work/buffalo-sabres-logo-concepts/ OK, most of the concepts are even worse than what we ended up with. There are a couple versions where the Slug has actual legs (towards the top right) and it actually manages to look more like a mammal than a slug. But then you look at the bottom right and there are versions where it has sharp, pointy legs like an insect -- which is somehow even more disturbing than just being a slug. I'm wondering if this artist has ever actually seen a picture of a buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Very interesting, and seems like a very cool guy. Thanks for sharing that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 The designer of the Buffaslug has come out of hiding and is talking about what went wrong. As completely horrible as that logo was, the designer comes off like a really cool guy. http://boards.sports...onceptual-work/ Here are some rejected concepts: OK, most of the concepts are even worse than what we ended up with. There are a couple versions where the Slug has actual legs (towards the top right) and it actually manages to look more like a mammal than a slug. But then you look at the bottom right and there are versions where it has sharp, pointy legs like an insect -- which is somehow even more disturbing than just being a slug. I'm wondering if this artist has ever actually seen a picture of a buffalo. Wow, 3 things strike me looking at those concepts and reading the thread discussing them w/ the artist. 1. The designer has a very thick skin and seems to be a good guy. 2. There were some concepts that were even worse than what they ended up with. 3. Something built along the lines of the shield w/ the crossed swords and a buffalo head could have been made to look reasonable / good. Too bad they didn't try to follow that course if they had to have an 'updated' b&g logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 oh the humanity! Just appaling... :sick: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Wow, 3 things strike me looking at those concepts and reading the thread discussing them w/ the artist. 1. The designer has a very thick skin and seems to be a good guy. 2. There were some concepts that were even worse than what they ended up with. 3. Something built along the lines of the shield w/ the crossed swords and a buffalo head could have been made to look reasonable / good. Too bad they didn't try to follow that course if they had to have an 'updated' b&g logo. There were a few sketches in the thread linked to in the OP that weren't too bad, and that are along the lines of your no. 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Dance Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Oof! Well, it certainly sounds Quinn-like that they hired a guy just starting out in the business - I'm sure they saved a few bucks there. It's refreshing to see that the designer took responsibility for what could be the ugliest logo in NHL history (and that he has admittedly improved a lot). Jeez, I'm glad they got the traditional logo back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 God, how did they manage to pick the worst of that awful bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 God, how did they manage to pick the worst of that awful bunch. I firmly believe the people involved in this project were experiencing full blown tunnel vision. They were so wrapped up in designing a new logo based on the slug prototype they didn't take any time to come up with some alternatives. A little perspective could have prevented the whole shiticane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 ######, the term slugalo makes so much more sense. :censored: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Is that guy definitely legit? His explanation of the red eye is incredibly weak and uninformed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 This is his website: http://bazeiskpbl.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Is that guy definitely legit? His explanation of the red eye is incredibly weak and uninformed. I thought it was another guy that tried to offer the explanation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 They're all ######. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannustyrannus Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 wow, those are all terrible, suddenly the slug isn't so bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 They're all ######. Damn censorship filter. I was paraphrasing the Asian groundskeepers from Major League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 I never hated the slug. it reminds me of the San Diego Chargers lightning bolt and I kinda liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloSoldier2010 Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 I never hated the slug. it reminds me of the San Diego Chargers lightning bolt and I kinda liked it. *GASP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 The designer of the Buffaslug has come out of hiding and is talking about what went wrong. As completely horrible as that logo was, the designer comes off like a really cool guy. http://boards.sports...onceptual-work/ Here are some rejected concepts: http://bazeiskpbl.co...-logo-concepts/ OK, most of the concepts are even worse than what we ended up with. There are a couple versions where the Slug has actual legs (towards the top right) and it actually manages to look more like a mammal than a slug. But then you look at the bottom right and there are versions where it has sharp, pointy legs like an insect -- which is somehow even more disturbing than just being a slug. I'm wondering if this artist has ever actually seen a picture of a buffalo. how did you find this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 It's made it's way to Puck Daddy: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/father-buffaslug-meet-man-designed-buffalo-sabres-most-132535273.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 how did you find this? It's made it's way to Puck Daddy: http://sports.yahoo....-132535273.html With a SabreSpace mention! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 With a SabreSpace mention! Woo-hoo -they referenced my post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude_Verret Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 One guy in that thread mentions how awesome the concepts at the bottom right are. The ones that have a buffalo with legs and crossed swords. Just because they are marginally better than the slug does not make them anywhere near good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Bmwolf, you've been immortalized! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted March 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 One guy in that thread mentions how awesome the concepts at the bottom right are. The ones that have a buffalo with legs and crossed swords. Just because they are marginally better than the slug does not make them anywhere near good. The insect leg versions are still terrible. And the buffalo and sabres within the logo circle are oddly out of proportion with one another. It's like they just wanted to re-do the original logo because they had to do something new. Change for the sake of change resulting in a big downgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Bmwolf, you've been immortalized! Sweet! Too bad they didn't post my crappy username, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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