Rhode Island Rams
Interlocked letters “RI” in dark blue and light blue with white and blue trim. The letters “RI” represent the state of Rhode Island.
Rams Wordmark Logo
The Rhode Island Rams have a long and proud history, dating back to the early 1900s. The school's wordmark logo has evolved over the years, reflecting changes in design trends and technological advancements.
In its earliest iteration, the Rhode Island Rams' wordmark was created by an unknown artist in 1922. It featured a large "R" with two smaller letters on either side: "I" for “Island” and “A” for “Academy." This simple yet bold design set the tone for future iterations of this iconic logo.
Throughout subsequent decades, various updates were made to keep up with changing times as well as reflect new branding initiatives from athletic departments at universities across America. In 1950s-era designs, we see more intricate lettering styles used alongside bright colors such as red or yellow that helped make it stand out against other university logos of that era.
As technology progressed into digital formats during the late 20th century years, so did some of these updated versions of RI's original mark. During this time period, there was also an emphasis placed on creating custom typefaces specifically designed around each individual university - which allowed them to be uniquely identified within their respective markets. In 2002, Rhode Island unveiled what is now known today as their official modernized version – featuring thick block lettering surrounded by serifed edges along with subtle gradients & shadows added throughout.
Today, you can find multiple variations & interpretations based on this classic look scattered all around campus including apparel items like t-shirts or hats worn proudly by fans everywhere! With its timeless style combined with constant innovation through small tweaks here & there - it's easy to understand why many people still consider RI's Wordmark one of the best-looking logos amongst NCAA schools nationwide!
Rhode Island Rams
1989 - 2009
A dark blue ram's head with wordmark "UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND" above and "RAMS" below in larger font all in dark blue.
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