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Club crest rebranding.

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A crest is more than a logo. It's the symbol fans tattoo, kit gets sold under, and history is built around. We rebrand crests with the respect they deserve — and the modernisation they need.
Heritage Modernisation Identity Vector Embroidery
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The Problem

Most crest rebrands break heritage.

Most agencies treat crest rebranding like any other logo job. They're not. Crests carry decades of fan emotion, history and identity. Get it wrong and you alienate the supporters you depend on.

We approach crest rebranding differently. Deep research into the club's history, the symbolism behind every element, what fans love and what they wouldn't accept changing. Then we modernise carefully — keeping what matters, refining what doesn't, making it work for modern broadcast, kit and merchandise applications.

02 / WhatYouGet

What you
get.

Research

Heritage audit

Full history of your existing crest, what each element means, fan sentiment analysis and competitor crest review.

Concepts

Multiple directions

Three distinct rebrand directions ranging from subtle refresh to bold modernisation. You see options, not a single "take it or leave it".

Refinement

Detail refinement

Once a direction is chosen, we refine relentlessly. Every angle, curve and proportion considered.

Applications

Application testing

Test the new crest at every scale — fav-icon, social avatar, embroidered shirt badge, stadium signage. Works at all sizes.

System

Crest system

Multiple lockups: full colour, single colour, simplified embroidery version, monochrome, light/dark backgrounds.

Delivery

Full asset package

Vector files, raster exports at every size, embroidery files, brand guidelines for crest usage. Everything documented.

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03 / HowItWorks

The process.

01 / Heritage research
Heritage research
Deep dive into your club's history, existing crest symbolism and fan sentiment. The foundation everything else builds on.
02 / Concept directions
Concept directions
Three directions exploring different levels of modernisation. Each fully developed, each with rationale.
03 / Refinement
Refinement
Refine the chosen direction relentlessly. Test at every scale. Adjust until every detail works.
04 / Delivery
Delivery
Full crest system, applications guide, all file formats, embroidery-ready files. Plus rollout consultation.
Words from clients

Real results.
Real words.

From £0 to £600k in two years.
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Liam Wilson FCCAElevate Accountancy
Fantastic from start to finish.
"We used Craig and the team in Wrexham for design, branding and website work and they were fantastic from start to finish. Professional, easy to deal with and quick turnaround."
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Philip NeaveLets Grow
Really happy with how it came out.
"Rob and the guys at UNKNWN were really helpful and professional helping me make choices on my business logo and design. I'm really happy with how it's come out."
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Richard WalshHeatworx
Got questions

Frequently asked questions.

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Q.01How do you avoid alienating long-time fans?+

We start with heritage research. Many crest rebrands fail because they ignore what fans actually love. We identify the elements that carry meaning and protect them — even when modernising aggressively.

Q.02How long does a crest rebrand take?+

8–12 weeks typically. Heritage research adds time but it's essential.

Q.03Will the crest work on shirts and merchandise?+

Yes. We test for embroidery, screen print, sublimation, applique — every common application. Crest must work at all scales and across all production methods.

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Ready to modernise your crest?

Tell us about your club and the rebrand challenge. We'll talk you through how we'd approach it.

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