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Athens 2004; “Olympics venues become new Greek ruins”

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As London gears up for the 2012 Olympic Games, organisers will be hoping their venues avoid the fate of many of those in Greece, which are now almost derelict, eight years after Athens hosted the Games. Now, at a time when the crisis-hit country is trying to stay afloat, the need to develop such sites is stronger than ever.  [AFP news agency]

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Rio 2016; Font

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©Rio 2016

 

The design of the Rio 2016 font depicts the essence of the Olympic and Paralympic emblems: Passion and Transformation. The boldness of this creation is not only in the design, but also in its importance for the design market in Brazil. The Rio 2016 font is one of only a few bespoke fonts created by a Brazilian team.

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©Rio 2016 / Dalton Maag

 

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Beijing 2008; Look of the Games

A video is produced covering the “Look of the Games” on behalf of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for each Olympics. This video includes an overview of the work produced for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. It includes key insights from select individuals responsible for helping shape each city’s imaging program.

Iconologic founder and Look of the Games Advisor to the IOC, Brad Copeland, is featured in this video.

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