john_M_F_C Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 The badge on the shirt changes its self ever so slightly depending on who makes the kit that year. Don't think the current looks tired or old at all, who ever done it back in the 80's done a good job. Looks timeless imo, no need for change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkySuperSub Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 That's the problem, certain design elements within the club badge are broken. The industrial Steelworks graphic and the fir trees are starting to show their age. Are they? Surely that's simply a matter of opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickle Pickle Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Surely if were modernising it to suit the times then we should get rid of the steelworks and put lines of coke and Buckfast bottles in there instead... Unless Motherwell become a sell out Cardiff City and were doing what Everton done and changed their badge so it is easier to replicate so that the badge is made more recognisable worldwide, then why would we need to change it? No from me, but nice design work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted May 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Are they? Surely that's simply a matter of opinion? Having worked as a design professional for over 30 years, it is my opinion that certain elements in our current badge are in need of a revamp. I can't claim to know much about other professions, however I have learned a little about design over the years. Trust me, the Steelworks and fir tree graphics in our badge are tired and badly drawn. It is highly unlikely that the club will change the current badge anytime soon, and I was merely casting a professional eye over a badge that was designed 30 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 the badge is a story in itself and is part of the club's history. the guy who designed it for the competition did a great job and that it was created by a fan is part of it's appeal as well the three iconic images and the rest of the design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficialMFC Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Some very interesting chat (particularly in the wake of some pretty high profile changes in England).... Actually, we have worked in the last year to standardise the 'Well badge as there were so many various incarnations all over the place. The standard one we now work with has the white ball in the centre, which I believe was (close to) the original. It's also nice to have a third colour. You can see it just to the left of this post, if you have that functionality switched on whilst browsing the forums. We have worked to try and implement this across the board; you will find most of our online and publications carry this, as does the new 2013/14 PUMA kits and the majority of the stock you can purchase in the club shop. Some of the slower to shift is around Fir Park itself, that's the most time-consuming and expensive to rebrand. As much as I like and understand the elements UBH talks about, I don't think the club will move away from what we have just now. For me (personally speaking), there are a few things that should always remain constant. Your badge, your colours and, where possible, the basic design elements of your home strip (i.e. amber top with a claret band or hoop). Flow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special aka Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 How about some Firefox addons Flow ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkySuperSub Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Having worked as a design professional for over 30 years, it is my opinion that certain elements in our current badge are in need of a revamp. I can't claim to know much about other professions, however I have learned a little about design over the years. Trust me, the Steelworks and fir tree graphics in our badge are tired and badly drawn. It is highly unlikely that the club will change the current badge anytime soon, and I was merely casting a professional eye over a badge that was designed 30 years ago. That'll be me telt then! I was not criticising your design or questioning your credentials, but merely trying to highlight the obvious in that people have different opinions and perhaps like the original design and see no need for an 'upgrade' as it were. I'm pretty sure Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has worked as a design professional for over 30 years. Doesn't mean I need to like his flouncy shirts or whore's boudoir bedroom makeovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted May 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 I'm pretty sure Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has worked as a design professional for over 30 years. Doesn't mean I need to like his flouncy shirts or whore's boudoir bedroom makeovers. You’ve taken that too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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johnstone Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 So is the change actually happening or was this just done for shuts and giggles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yabba's Turd Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Done for jobbies and laffs I'd say... Found this badge when doing some old vids to dvd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-in-Oz Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Done for jobbies and laffs I'd say... Found this badge when doing some old vids to dvd Is that the steelworks or a row of candles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Four Candles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Four Candles. See what happens when you fuck about with something that doesn't need fucked about wi', end up wi' fucking fork handles on yir badge. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 See what happens when you fuck about with something that doesn't need fucked about wi', end up wi' fucking fork handles on yir badge. Haha- tucked away after a fine assist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 I have my tin hat at the ready. It's a nice re-working but it ain't the Motherwell badge. For me there is nothing wrong with the current badge and I don't see any reason for changing it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yabba's Turd Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 The problem is that the badge on the left isn't our current badge <_> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Haha- tucked away after a fine assist. I thank ye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al B Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I've only just found out that it isn't a ship, so I don't really care either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StipeIsGod Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 I like the new design idea, but the change of ball is just a wee step too far for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Yet another badge variation, this one probably dates from the 1950s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Steelworks looks like the Titanic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkySuperSub Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Looks more like one of Cakes' Microsoft Paint efforts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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