Football Federation Australia have revealed a dynamic new look which ties their professional leagues together ā and introduces a first for sports branding in Australia.
The new logos are the latest innovation for the Hyundai A-League, Westfield W-League and Foxtel Y-League following a new six-year broadcast rights deal and the official recognition of football as Australiaās largest club-based participation sport.
Extensive market research shows the design appeals to a wider audience, particularly families and children, in line with FFAās long term strategy.Ā
FFA chief executive David Gallop said the new logos would be used from the start of the 2017-18 seasons. āThe logo design is inspired by footballās three outstanding features ā atmosphere, diversity and unity,ā Mr Gallop said.
āOur fans create a wonderful atmosphere, we are part of the biggest sport in the world and thereās a place for everyone to become involved. āThis is the perfect time to update our look and use the same logo across the board, especially to reinforce footballās on-going commitment to womenās football by connecting the Hyundai A-League with the Westfield W-League.ā
The brand strategy and design was developed in conjunction with FFA management, FFAās brand agency Hulsbosch Design and two club chairmen as representatives of the leagues ā Scott Barlow from Sydney FC and Simon Pearce from Melbourne City FC.Ā
For the first time in Australian sport, the brand of a professional league will become fluid and incorporate the colours of clubs competing as part of the league. All three league brands will assume the colour palette of clubs when utilised within club marketing and collateral, including the playing strip.
This path was chosen to showcase the importance of bringing the leagues and clubs closer and acknowledging the importance of club brands in driving fan connection and audience growth. Orange will continue to be the colour used for the primary version of the Hyundai A-League logo and the Foxtel Y-League logo in recognition of the original brand created for the launch of the league in 2005. Ā
SOURCE: www.footballaustralia.com.au/