Okay, folks, let’s dive into my little adventure with the North Carolina basketball logo.
My Little Project
So, I’m a huge Tar Heels fan, right? Always have been, always will be. And I’ve been tinkering around with some design stuff lately, just for fun. I thought, “Why not try my hand at recreating the classic UNC logo?” Seemed like a fun little challenge.
Getting Started
First thing I did was scour the internet for some good reference images. I wanted high-quality versions of the logo, from different angles if possible. You know, really get a good feel for it. I didn’t want some blurry, pixelated mess.
Breaking it Down
Once I had my references, I started to break down the logo into its basic shapes. It’s mostly that interlocking “NC,” right? But there’s also the basketball outline. I figured I’d tackle the “NC” first.
The “NC” Struggle
This was trickier than I expected! Getting the curves and the proportions just right… man, it took some fiddling. I used a basic drawing program, nothing fancy. I started with simple lines, then adjusted and refined them, over and over. It was a lot of trial and error, let me tell you.
- First Attempt: Way too blocky. The “N” looked squashed.
- Second Attempt: Better, but the “C” was too wide.
- Third,Fourth, Fifth… Attempts: Lost count, keep adjusting those curves!
The Basketball
Once I was মোটামুটি (mótামুটি – that’s Bengali for “more or less”)(Don’t learn Bengali, just my casual tone!) happy with the “NC,” I moved on to the basketball. This was a bit easier. Just a circle, really. But I made sure to get the placement right, so it nestled nicely behind the letters.
Color Time
Then came the colors. I wanted that classic Carolina blue. I didn’t just pick any blue, though. I grabbed a color picker tool and sampled the exact shade from one of my reference images. Gotta be authentic, right?
Tweaks and More Tweaks
Even after I had all the elements in place, I kept tweaking. I’d zoom in, zoom out, squint at it, walk away, come back… It’s amazing how many tiny adjustments you can make. It’s all about those little details.
The Final Result(I Guess)
Finally, I arrived at something I was pretty happy with. It’s not perfect, of course. I’m no professional designer. But it’s my version of the UNC logo, and I had a blast making it. Might try some other logos in the future. Who knows?
