Design & Technology

The best of the crests

If you lot are anything like us, it’s unlikely you’ll be feeling particularly patriotic right now. Dismal performances from England against Algeria and the USA have left even the staunchest of Anglophiles cold.

The latest innovation from Umbro makes a welcome distraction. Inspired by a recent collaborative project between the sportswear giant and seven global artists – all of whom were conscripted to redesign their country’s crest (street artist Ben Eine gave England a distinctly regal makeover) – Umbro have just launched an online application which gives you the chance to design your very own coat of arms

Our slightly doctored attempt is above. See if you can do better – we imagine you can.

To design your own crest visit www.umbro.com/crestdesigner/