With the games of the 30th Olympiad set to open in exactly three months, we're in full Olympic mode over here at Duckpin HQ. The hurdles are set up, the cauldron is lit, and we're giggling every time we hear the term "coxswain". Over the next three months, we're gearing up to provide both our readers with design-related Olympic coverage.
First things first. Below we've assembled the official emblems from the past 19 summer games, plus this year's London 2012 logo. Pretty much every design trend from the 20th century is represented here, from the heraldic '30s to the Op Art '70s to the abomination that was the '80s. Share your personal favorite(s) in the comments section.
Hey, what a great idea. Can't remember them all - old but not that old - but the ones I did recognize brought a smile to my face. My days of track and field are only a memory now, but they will last forever. Again, many thanks for the memories!
ReplyDeleteDoes the 1984 emblem look like an ad for New Balance shoes or what?
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