Logo Request

sebastian0622 · 02-01-2005, 05:39 PM

I have a team in FJ's upstart league SSBL. They are the Samoa Matais. Matai is a term that has evolved much over the years, but it maintains a certain tribal nature to it. To best pinpoint it, I would say it means "wise men." Matai often have political responsibilities as well.

So for the logo, feel free to do whatever you'd like along those lines. A staff or a symbol of wisdom, a bearded Samoan man, anything portraying political acumen, or something a bit more basic and tribal. The choice is yours, after all, beggers like me can't be choosers!

edit: changed Samoa to Samoan per FL's guidance

scotto313 · 02-01-2005, 07:24 PM

Samoan Matais.

Eugene Church · 02-01-2005, 11:02 PM

Very nicely done, scotto.

FastLane · 02-02-2005, 01:58 AM

Here's my take on the Matais...
I did change the name of the team to Samoa, instead of Samoan, as normally you would not pluralize the name of the teams' city, state or island...in this case. If you want it changed to back to plural, I can revise that with no prob.

sebastian0622 · 02-02-2005, 11:23 AM

Good call on the plurality issue, FL. I really like both logos...you guys just have to make this choice difficult, eh? Scotto, if you get a chance, do you think you could change "Samoan" to "Samoa?" I'll look 'em over for a day or so, check out the other team logos in the league to see which best fits with them (if there is a pattern), and let you know which I go with! Other entries are welcome, but I'm more than happy picking between these two.

Eugene Church · 02-02-2005, 01:42 PM

Very well done, FastLane.

James M. Rousseau · 02-02-2005, 02:11 PM

Nice job, FL. The simple ones you are making for me are cool, but these are even better.

canadiancreed · 02-08-2005, 12:35 PM

great creations by both logo gurus

02-01-2005, 05:39 PM	#1
sebastian0622 Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,465	Logo Request I have a team in FJ's upstart league SSBL. They are the Samoa Matais. Matai is a term that has evolved much over the years, but it maintains a certain tribal nature to it. To best pinpoint it, I would say it means "wise men." Matai often have political responsibilities as well. So for the logo, feel free to do whatever you'd like along those lines. A staff or a symbol of wisdom, a bearded Samoan man, anything portraying political acumen, or something a bit more basic and tribal. The choice is yours, after all, beggers like me can't be choosers! edit: changed Samoa to Samoan per FL's guidance Last edited by sebastian0622; 02-02-2005 at 11:23 AM.

02-01-2005, 07:24 PM	#2
scotto313 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,220	Samoan Matais. Attached Images

02-02-2005, 01:58 AM	#4
FastLane Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 481	Hey, Sebastian... Here's my take on the Matais... I did change the name of the team to Samoa, instead of Samoan, as normally you would not pluralize the name of the teams' city, state or island...in this case. If you want it changed to back to plural, I can revise that with no prob. Attached Images __________________ You know it's summertime at Candlestick when the fog rolls in, the wind kicks up, and you see the center fielder slicing open a caribou to survive the ninth inning. ~Bob Sarlette Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax. ~Mike Royko

02-02-2005, 02:11 PM	#7
James M. Rousseau Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 352	Nice job, FL. The simple ones you are making for me are cool, but these are even better. __________________ Jaime- http://www.simleagueworld.com

02-08-2005, 12:35 PM	#8
canadiancreed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11,660	great creations by both logo gurus __________________ PT21 PT22

02-01-2005, 11:02 PM	#3
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,205	Very nicely done, scotto.

02-02-2005, 11:23 AM	#5
sebastian0622 Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,465	Good call on the plurality issue, FL. I really like both logos...you guys just have to make this choice difficult, eh? Scotto, if you get a chance, do you think you could change "Samoan" to "Samoa?" I'll look 'em over for a day or so, check out the other team logos in the league to see which best fits with them (if there is a pattern), and let you know which I go with! Other entries are welcome, but I'm more than happy picking between these two.

02-02-2005, 01:42 PM	#6
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,205	Very well done, FastLane.