Your thoughts on my NEW uniform design.

[Agent V]

This is going to get lost in Pioli (invisible deity bless him) madness, but here it goes.

I think it was about a year ago when I last attempted this. As a former graphic design student (now English major) I still dabble in the art, and the most difficult project I've ever attempted is the Kansas City Chiefs.

I WILL BE THE FIRST TO SAY: I DON'T THINK CHANGE IS NECESSARY, but it couldn't hurt, especially if done subtly and with NO BLACK.

I want to keep the blindingly awesome red as the center of the design, but integrate just enough yellow to make it consistent (the yellow, that is). I know most Chiefs fans don't want black, but I argue constantly with very talented sports design enthusiasts who insist me to add black just as the 49ers did, as an accent color.

Unnecessary, in my opinion, and I'm sticking to my guns here. We bleed red and gold. You don't add a rival team's color, even if it is just black. I've seen it done (with Chiefs uniform concepts), it's not horrible, but it isn't needed either.

I of course left the Lamar Hunt patch.

**** it. You probably aren't going to read all that anyway. Here you go:

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by kepp

I would suggest this additional accessory just in case Herm doesn't get fired.

I thought it would be a gun belt and bandoleer, but I guess that'll do too.

[sedated]

Please don't change the uni's.

All the new uniforms look like XFL bullshit

[beach tribe]

Red on Red? I've always thought that would be cool. Looks good on Madden.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by sedated

Please don't change the uni's.

All the new uniforms look like XFL bullshit

Don't worry, NO "Euro Uni" here. There's one team that can pull that off, and they're located in Columbia, Mo.

[EyePod]

Tony isn't that light skinned. Sorry, I can't see anything past that.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

I guess I'm blind. Other than the yellow(gold) outline around the logo and the KC on the pants I don't see any difference.

[jettio]

You forgot the black patch with the initials HE in memoriam to the coach who is being run out of town by the roused rabble.

[The Franchise]

Gonzo has cankles.

[CHENZ A!]

Originally Posted by sedated

Please don't change the uni's.

All the new uniforms look like XFL bullshit

Agreed, Vikings, Cardinals, Falcons all look like shit to me. I really hope the don't go for that style.

[suds79]

Originally Posted by CHENZ A!

Agreed, Vikings, Cardinals, Falcons all look like shit to me. I really hope the don't go for that style.

Different strokes for different folks but I think the Falcons new unis are sweet. Much better than their old boring old black on black unis. The addition of red looks sharp.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by jettio

You forgot the black patch with the initials HE in memoriam to the coach who is being run out of town by the roused rabble.

Not necessary. I've included Herm as part of the new protective cup design. This image has been screened on to the inside of every nut-holder:

[bowener]

Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

This is driving me insane. I want nothing more than to throw down and prove that statement wrong, but I've worked far too many hours on this shit to prematurely blow the load.

For those of you out there who truly want something fresh and new, yet respectful to the tradition of the franchise; I've got you covered.
If you're ready to see the beloved Arrowhead Logo march with authority in to this New Era and Millennium? I've got that too.

Be patient; things are in the works.

I like our uniforms, I was saying, other than the way they are now, there really isn't a whole lot you can do. Both of 'our' colors are bright, and happen to look like condiments. I dont really give a shit so long as we are winning.

[ChiefsCountry]

I always liked the double star uniforms that the Cowboys had in the mid 90's. A double arrowhead uniform I think would look sweet.

[Kyle DeLexus]

Man i gotta see these now DCS

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by bowener

I like our uniforms, I was saying, other than the way they are now, there really isn't a whole lot you can do. Both of 'our' colors are bright, and happen to look like condiments. I dont really give a shit so long as we are winning.

Winning IS the most important thing, no doubt.

If you look at what the Rams and the Patriots did, you'll see that the layout is basically the same, they just gave it a little push in to the modern era. Regardless of how you may feel about those teams, you can't deny that those overhauls were MAJOR improvements. I mean, can you imagine having to wear that old Rams rig as a fan? I'd rather kill myself, because that shit was FUG-LY.

The only drastic change I've made to our current uniform is the gold. I love the crimson red we use. I wouldn't wear it as a t-shirt, sweatshirt, or jacket, but as a football jersey it works BECAUSE it's so "loud".
I haven't messed with the numbers either. They're a timeless design/font, they're old-school in a good way, and they work.
The only other jersey changes are a rescaling on the sleeve stripes, and the addition of the arrowhead logo placed in a spot I don't want to disclose at this time.
The pants and the socks( especially the red pants )follow the same general theme, but have been stripped down to a "less is more" approach in an effort to get a more timeless vibe going.

The most controversial aspect of the total package is the Arrowhead. Or, the "New Arrowhead" I should say.
This is something I avoided working on for months, due to the inevitable shit-storm I knew it would create. I had kind of a vague outline in my head of an arrowhead that was more swept, proportional, and above all, more "attacking".
So one day at work, I fired up Auto CAD and started working it out. About 40 minutes in, I got word over the radio that Carl had "resigned".
Say what you will, but I took that as a sign and I'm sticking by this new arrowhead logo come hell or high water.

DCS is very Mojo like that.