California-Irvine Anteaters Logo PNG
The logo of the California-Irvine Anteaters, rendered in the university colors, represents an original monogram of the first letters of the name. The iconic symbol conceals the image of the organization’s mascot – the anteater- symbolizing the animal’s intelligence, cunningness, and perseverance.
California-Irvine Anteaters: Brand overview
Meaning and History
On most logos, the California-Irvine Anteaters are abbreviated as “UCI,” which stands for the university’s full name. Until 2009, it was combined with an image of an anteater. For example, from 1984 to 1990, the inscription “UCI” was depicted on its blue shirt. Then, the artists moved the letters to the background, reduced the anteater, and brought it forward. The style of the drawing also changed: in the new version, the animal looks more menacing.
What is California-Irvine Anteaters?
The California-Irvine Anteaters (UC Irvine Anteaters) is an athletic department where students from the University of California form 18 teams. They participate in the Big West Conference and compete in NCAA Division I. They have 28 national championships to their credit and numerous individual achievements.
1984 – 1990
1998 – 2008
2009 – 2013
2014 – today
In 2009, the emblem of the sports department underwent another redesign. The university’s mascot disappeared – only the abbreviation in the form of a monogram remained. The capital letter “U” was placed at the back, “C” in the middle, and “I” next to it. The palette changed several times. From 1988 to 2008, yellow was predominant, and the outlines were blue. In 2009, blue took the primary place. In 2014, the shades became darker. The combination of yellow and blue corresponds to the official palette of the University of California.
