If the Panthers existed in 1955...

[SZ James (banned)]

http://hellomattstevens.com/blog/daydream-rebrand-carolina-panthers-hidden-history

The Panthers were founded in 1995. What if it had been 1955? How did the brand start? How would it evolve? It is a graphic game of connect the dots. I've tried to imagine this evolution, all the way from the 50's up through the 70's and early 80's.

The City of Charlotte is buzzing about the great season the Panthers are having, so as a fan, I thought what better time than to take this on. This is a "just for fun" exercise, done as a fan. This is not affiliated, endorsed or commissioned by the NFL or the Carolina Panthers. I had a blast doing all the research and trying to capture the essence of the NFL through the years and how the Panthers brand would have fit into that universe. I hope you enjoy. Go Panthers!

More: http://hellomattstevens.com/blog/daydream-rebrand-carolina-panthers-hidden-history

[PhillyB]

that is cool as poo.

[xclr82xtc]

yeah thats a fun read!

[Jakob]

 

I have gotten to know Panthers Center, Ryan Kalil over the last few years and besides being pretty darn good at football, he's a really creative guy. He knows my love for personal design projects and we were chatting one day and he had an idea that I thought was pretty intriguing. 

The Panthers were founded in 1995. What if it had been 1955? How did the brand start? How would it evolve? It is a graphic game of connect the dots. I've tried to imagine this evolution, all the way from the 50's up through the 70's and early 80's.  

The City of Charlotte is buzzing about the great season the Panthers are having, so as a fan, I thought what better time than to take this on. This is a "just for fun" exercise, done as a fan. This is not affiliated, endorsed or commissioned by the NFL or the Carolina Panthers. I had a blast doing all the research and trying to capture the essence of the NFL through the years and how the Panthers brand would have fit into that universe. I hope you enjoy. Go Panthers!

 

The original mascot design

 

First game memorabilia

 

First Helmet

Mascot / North Carolina + South Carolina lock-up

 

 

 

 

1955-1965 10 Year Logo

 

First helmet redesign utilizing mascot

 

As the NFL evolved, teams developed more cohesive brand systems. First official team type treatment.

 

 

 

The head from the original mascot was refined and streamlined and became the primary logo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Link: http://hellomattstevens.com/blog/daydream-rebrand-carolina-panthers-hidden-history

 

Had to share this awesomeness, this guy should get a lifetime pass to BOA.

 

 

[TheRed]

Well this is a refreshing thread. Awesome work, kudos to the artist.

[Jakob]

You made this one while I was taking the time to post all the images.. My thread beats you're thread.

 

Just kidding, mods should delete mine but you should add all the pics though.

[The Huddler]

JAKOB! Already posted!

[Strawman]

That's quite an impressive rape van.

[Jakob]

JAKOB! Already posted!

I was in the process of putting this one together and adding all the images and quotes when his thread was made.

[SpeedOFLight]

That's awesome! I've done graphic design work. I would have loved to brand the Panthers. Obviously I was a youngin back then in the 90's (32 now), that had to be cool to be the one who created the logo. I wonder when they refined the logo, did they use the same artist. Anyone know?

[TheRed]

Shows I beat the other post by a minute.

 

 

Started by SZ James, Today, 03:54 PM

 

 

Daydream Rebrand: Carolina Panthers Hidden History

 

Started by Jakob, Today, 04:12 PM

[Jakob]

 

Started by SZ James, Today, 03:54 PM

 

 

Daydream Rebrand: Carolina Panthers Hidden History

 

Started by Jakob, Today, 04:12 PM

 

I know, I looked at the wrong thread.

[SIGCHI222]

Not what I was expecting when I came in here.  I was going to post, "If Grandma had balls she'd be Grandpa."

 

Pleasant surprise.

 

Pie for those pics.

 

 

 

 

Carry on.

[Jangler]

It's okay, I can see this one.