Hey, everyone! So, I’ve been tinkering around with something pretty cool today and I just had to share it with you all. We’re talking about the Texas Rangers logo for 2023. Yeah, you heard that right, the big “T”! I started off by just browsing around, looking at different versions of the logo.
Diving into the Design
First off, I noticed some changes from the older logos. I grabbed a couple of images, comparing the old with the new. The new one? Man, it’s slick. They got rid of the drop shadow on the “T,” making it cleaner and bolder. And the lines? Much sharper. I spent a good chunk of the morning just tracing these lines, getting a feel for the changes. They also added new baseball seams, which I thought was a nice touch. I sketched those out too, trying to get them just right.
- Removed drop shadow from the “T”
- Sharper, bolder lines
- New baseball seams
Color Palette
Then there’s the color. The Rangers have always been about that red and blue, but this time, it’s a bit different. I read somewhere that they introduced something called “midnight blue.” It’s darker than navy, but not quite black. Super cool, right? I tried mixing some colors to match it. It’s a tricky shade, but I think I nailed it after a few tries.
Playing with Variations
I didn’t stop there. I started playing around with the logo myself. I experimented with swapping the colors, putting the midnight blue where the red usually is, and vice versa. It’s amazing how a simple color swap can change the whole vibe of the logo. I even tried adding some extra elements, like stars, to see how they would look. Some of these experiments were a miss, but a couple of them actually looked pretty cool!
Creating My Own Version
After all that experimenting, I decided to create my own version of the logo. I took all the elements I liked from my experiments and combined them into one design. It’s got the sharp lines, the midnight blue, and a few unique touches that I think make it stand out. I’m pretty proud of how it turned out. It’s not every day you get to put your own spin on such an iconic logo.
The Final Touches
Finally, I added some finishing touches. A bit of shading here, a highlight there. It’s all about the details, right? I must have spent hours just tweaking things, making sure everything was perfect. And you know what? It was totally worth it. Seeing the final product come together was incredibly satisfying. So, there you have it! That’s how I spent my day, geeking out over the Texas Rangers 2023 logo. It was a blast, and I hope you enjoyed hearing about my little design adventure. Let me know what you think, and maybe share some of your own design experiments!
