What is the Olympic logo for London 2012?
The logo for London’s 2012 Olympic application was unveiled at the Roundhouse in North London on 17 November 2003. Created by local agency Kino Design, it showcases a ribbon in the Olympic colours flowing through the words “London 2012” in the shape of the river Thames. 2004–2005 (Candidate City) 2005–2007 (Interim)
Who designed the Olympic ribbon for the 2012 Olympics?
Created by local agency Kino Design, it showcases a ribbon in the Olympic colours flowing through the words “London 2012” in the shape of the river Thames. The official logos for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games were designed by Wolff Olins at a cost of £400,000, and were unveiled on 4 June 2007.
What font is used in the Olympic Park logo?
The London Olympic committee, however, stuck to the original design and built a complete brand around it using the 2012 font nearly everywhere in the Olympic Park, including the running track. View images of the Olympic Park and the branding that has so many people in London and around the world talking.
Why are Olympic logos so successful?
These logos are successful because the design represents the culture of the host country, the style of the era and the excitement of the Olympic Games.
Who designed the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic logos?
The revised logos for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been designed by Asao Tokolo. Tokolo’s designs were chosen in 2016, after the original design was scrapped, after allegations that it was plagiarised.
Did Rachel Whiteread design the 2012 Olympic logo?
Three of the six individuals who designed posters for the Olympic Games, including Rachel Whiteread, had won the Turner Prize. In what was a first in Olympic history, the logo did not feature the city or the country, but the year: 2012. Four strong, loud colours, inspired by the worlds of media, communication and fashion.