So, I’ve been messing around with logos lately, and today I decided to tackle the Atlanta Hawks logo. You know, that bird-looking thing? I started by just staring at it for a while, trying to figure out what makes it tick.
First off, it’s mostly round, like a circle, with this hawk head right in the middle. This bird looks serious, like it means business. I guess that’s what they want for a basketball team, right? To look tough and all that. I spent some time sketching out the basic circle shape, then started working on that hawk head. It’s facing sideways, like it’s looking off into the distance. Getting the beak and the eye right took a few tries. I wanted it to look fierce, you know?
- Circular Design: It’s mainly a circle.
- Hawk Head: Right in the middle, looking tough.
- Fierce Expression: It’s all about looking strong and ready to pounce.
After I got the main parts down, I started thinking about the colors. There’s that classic red, white, and I guess a bit of yellow in there too. They’re bold colors. Makes sense for a sports team. I played around with different shades of red, trying to get it just right.
I also noticed that this logo kind of reminds me of the old Pac-Man game design. I mean, I learned that the logo from 1972 to 1995 looks like that, and they made it a secondary logo now. Makes it look retro. And I also learned a little bit about the team’s slogan. They’re saying, “True to Atlanta.” It’s kind of catchy.
While I was drawing, I remembered some of the big names that played for the Hawks. I saw Dikembe Mutombo, Dominique Wilkins, and a bunch of others. These guys were amazing on the court, so it makes sense that their logo would be just as cool.
I looked up some more and found out this logo has been around for a while. I mean, they used something like it since way back in the 70s. They’ve tweaked it here and there, but it’s still that same basic idea. It is awesome!
The Final Touches
After messing around with the colors and shapes for what felt like forever, I finally got something I was happy with. It’s not perfect, but it definitely looks like the Atlanta Hawks logo. I even tried to copy that old Pac-Man style logo, and it turned out okay. It was a fun little project, and I learned a bit about the team’s history along the way. Now, whenever I see a Hawks game, I’ll know all about the work that went into their logo! It’s good to know the famous players like Dikembe Mutombo, Dominique Wilkins, Eddie Johnson, John Drew, Kevin Willis, and Lenny Wilkens. They are really good!
