Okay, so, I set out to make a basketball logo, right? I’m calling it “logo 3 basketball” just because it’s the third one I’ve messed around with. I’m no artist, but I wanted something cool for this rec league team I’m putting together.
First, I started sketching some ideas on a napkin, just like the old days. I tried a few different things—a simple basketball, a hoop, maybe a player silhouette. Nothing really clicked, though. Everything looked kinda amateur, you know?
Then, I figured, why not look at what other people are doing? So, I fired up my computer and did a quick search for basketball logo ideas. I saw a bunch of different styles, from super sleek and modern to these old-school, vintage-looking ones.
- Some were really clean and simple, just a basketball or a stylized letter.
- Others were more detailed, with mascots and flames and all sorts of crazy stuff.
I started playing around with some design tools online. I found a few sites that let you create logos for free. Pretty neat, huh? I messed with the colors, picked some bold fonts, and tried to incorporate some of the elements I liked from the logos I’d seen online.
I went through a few iterations. My first attempt was pretty terrible, to be honest. Too much going on. The second one was better, but still not quite right. It felt kinda generic, like it could be for any sports team, not just basketball.
Finally made it
Finally, I came up with something I’m actually pretty happy with. It’s got a basketball, of course, but I stylized it a bit to make it look more dynamic. I chose orange and black for the colors because they pop and they feel strong. And I added the team name in a cool, modern font.
It took some time, and a lot of trial and error, but I learned a lot about logo design in the process. It’s not as easy as it looks! But it’s definitely rewarding to see your vision come to life, even if it’s just for a little rec league team. It’s simple, it’s clean, and it captures the energy of the game. I’m stoked with how it turned out!
