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Andiz · 06-04-2007, 08:06 AM

New brand launches

London 2012's new brand and vision were launched today by Sebastian Coe and London 2012 ambassadors.
The new Olympic emblem is based on the number 2012 - the year the Games take place and includes the Olympic Rings and the word London.
For the first time the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games emblems have been based on the same core shape.
Available in four colours ? pink, blue, green and orange - the new emblem is modern and will be dynamic, evolving in the years between now and 2012.
It symbolises the Olympic spirit and the ability of the Games to inspire people to take part - not just as spectators, but as volunteers, in the Cultural Olympiad and more.
Launching the brand at the Roundhouse in North London, London 2012 Chair Seb Coe said: "London 2012 will be 'Everyone's Games', everyone's 2012. This is the vision at the very heart of our brand.
"It will define the venues we build and the Games we hold and act as a reminder of our promise to use the Olympic spirit to inspire everyone and reach out to young people around the world.
"It is an invitation to take part and be involved."

http://main.london2012.com/en/news/a...6-04-12-06.htm

Are they serious?

The logo has paint written all over it.....

BucksMania · 06-04-2007, 08:08 AM

hm i dont really like it

emjay · 06-04-2007, 08:17 AM

I smell a repeat of:

According to the UK National Audit Office, the total cost of the Millennium Dome at the liquidation of the New Millennium Experience Company in 2002 was £789 million, of which £628 million was covered by National Lottery grants and £189 million through sales of tickets etc.

$1,570,452,216 (give and take the odd dollar) for an empty building. Geez.

DaveKnell · 06-04-2007, 08:21 AM

I've already found this, which I find to be a massive improvement..

--Dave

Mutt · 06-04-2007, 08:22 AM

did London get the 2012 Olympics or they are just bidding on them?

Mutt · 06-04-2007, 08:25 AM

doh - double postage

Andiz · 06-04-2007, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mutt

did London get the 2012 Olympics or they are just bidding on them?

They got it....

Daven: It does indeed look like two guys ...you know what....

Sarah_Jayne · 06-04-2007, 09:15 AM

It is dumb but then I don't particularly remember any Olympics logo from the past. Where it really is going to get fun is when they pick a mascot...lets all hope they pic a chav.

Sarah_Jayne · 06-04-2007, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emjay

I smell a repeat of:

According to the UK National Audit Office, the total cost of the Millennium Dome at the liquidation of the New Millennium Experience Company in 2002 was £789 million, of which £628 million was covered by National Lottery grants and £189 million through sales of tickets etc.

$1,570,452,216 (give and take the odd dollar) for an empty building. Geez.

You know, anybody that lives in the area of the Dome knows what it has done for that area. When I moved here it was a wasteland and now it is a huge retail area mixed with not-cheap housing and and transport links. I bet it has brought back way more into the economy through taxes paid from those that own buisness and homes in that area - not to mention the taxes spent in the shops and restaurants there.

emjay · 06-04-2007, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andiz

New brand launches

London 2012's new brand and vision were launched today by Sebastian Coe and London 2012 ambassadors.
The new Olympic emblem is based on the number 2012 - the year the Games take place and includes the Olympic Rings and the word London.
For the first time the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games emblems have been based on the same core shape.
Available in four colours ? pink, blue, green and orange - the new emblem is modern and will be dynamic, evolving in the years between now and 2012.
It symbolises the Olympic spirit and the ability of the Games to inspire people to take part - not just as spectators, but as volunteers, in the Cultural Olympiad and more.
Launching the brand at the Roundhouse in North London, London 2012 Chair Seb Coe said: "London 2012 will be 'Everyone's Games', everyone's 2012. This is the vision at the very heart of our brand.
"It will define the venues we build and the Games we hold and act as a reminder of our promise to use the Olympic spirit to inspire everyone and reach out to young people around the world.
"It is an invitation to take part and be involved."

http://main.london2012.com/en/news/a...6-04-12-06.htm

Are they serious?

The logo has paint written all over it.....

Here's a sneek peek behind the scenes from the agency chosen to create it : https://youtube.com/watch?v=fclYmVaORbM

thaifan99 · 06-04-2007, 12:08 PM

I love it. easy on the eye - which is vital for those of us that will have to look at it everyday as we move around london in the next 5 years lol

Angelo22 · 06-04-2007, 12:17 PM

the world will end 2012 anyway, so why worry?

Scott McD · 06-04-2007, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveKnell

LOL !!!!!!!!!!!

woj · 06-04-2007, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveKnell

I've already found this, which I find to be a massive improvement..

--Dave

JuiceMonkey · 06-04-2007, 05:22 PM

should have hired a canadian

tranza · 06-04-2007, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott McD

LOL !!!!!!!!!!!

DateDoc · 06-04-2007, 10:48 PM

A poll by the BBC News website asked readers to give it a gold, silver or bronze medal, or a wooden spoon if they really didn't like it. Eighty three percent gave it a wooden spoon.

Rinaldo · 06-04-2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveKnell

I've already found this, which I find to be a massive improvement..

--Dave

flashfreak · 06-05-2007, 12:30 AM

it sucks badly... I don't want to know how much they payed for this crap

jimb · 06-05-2007, 01:04 AM

Horrible logo

Jim

Corleone · 06-05-2007, 01:07 AM

the logo sucks

Porn Farmer · 06-05-2007, 01:33 AM

That shit looks like an entrant in a $50 logo competition on GFY.

D · 06-05-2007, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porn Farmer

That shit looks like an entrant in a $50 logo competition on GFY.

And an entrant that wasnt the winner, at that.

lucas131 · 06-05-2007, 06:11 AM

These shapes looks funny

emjay · 06-14-2007, 03:08 PM

The IOC charman seems to like it alot.

Commenting on the new logo, Mr Oswald said: "I love it. It's very simple. We have a fantastic logo, it's very creative, very young and very dynamic. I'm very enthusiastic about it."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6751299.stm

Michaelious · 06-14-2007, 03:10 PM

I think it's a really shit logo, one of you guys on here could have done a better job in five mins

06-04-2007, 08:06 AM	#1
Andiz Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,594	London 2012: big fucking joke New brand launches London 2012's new brand and vision were launched today by Sebastian Coe and London 2012 ambassadors. The new Olympic emblem is based on the number 2012 - the year the Games take place and includes the Olympic Rings and the word London. For the first time the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games emblems have been based on the same core shape. Available in four colours ? pink, blue, green and orange - the new emblem is modern and will be dynamic, evolving in the years between now and 2012. It symbolises the Olympic spirit and the ability of the Games to inspire people to take part - not just as spectators, but as volunteers, in the Cultural Olympiad and more. Launching the brand at the Roundhouse in North London, London 2012 Chair Seb Coe said: "London 2012 will be 'Everyone's Games', everyone's 2012. This is the vision at the very heart of our brand. "It will define the venues we build and the Games we hold and act as a reminder of our promise to use the Olympic spirit to inspire everyone and reach out to young people around the world. "It is an invitation to take part and be involved." http://main.london2012.com/en/news/a...6-04-12-06.htm Are they serious? The logo has paint written all over it.....

06-04-2007, 08:17 AM	#3
emjay Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Back in Blighty Posts: 4,277	I smell a repeat of: According to the UK National Audit Office, the total cost of the Millennium Dome at the liquidation of the New Millennium Experience Company in 2002 was £789 million, of which £628 million was covered by National Lottery grants and £189 million through sales of tickets etc. $1,570,452,216 (give and take the odd dollar) for an empty building. Geez. __________________ I Run 500+ WhatsApp Groups. The Zuck Owns Me www.emjayconsultancy.com

06-04-2007, 08:22 AM	#5
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06-04-2007, 12:08 PM	#11
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06-04-2007, 09:15 AM	#8
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	It is dumb but then I don't particularly remember any Olympics logo from the past. Where it really is going to get fun is when they pick a mascot...lets all hope they pic a chav.

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06-04-2007, 10:48 PM	#17
DateDoc Outside looking in. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: To Hell You Ride Posts: 14,243	A poll by the BBC News website asked readers to give it a gold, silver or bronze medal, or a wooden spoon if they really didn't like it. Eighty three percent gave it a wooden spoon. __________________

06-05-2007, 12:30 AM	#19
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06-05-2007, 01:04 AM	#20
jimb Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 2,514	Horrible logo Jim

06-05-2007, 01:07 AM	#21
Corleone C.R.E.A.M Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 15,262	the logo sucks

06-05-2007, 01:33 AM	#22
Porn Farmer Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 928	That shit looks like an entrant in a $50 logo competition on GFY.

06-05-2007, 06:11 AM	#24
lucas131 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11,475	These shapes looks funny

06-14-2007, 03:08 PM	#25
emjay Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Back in Blighty Posts: 4,277	The IOC charman seems to like it alot. Commenting on the new logo, Mr Oswald said: "I love it. It's very simple. We have a fantastic logo, it's very creative, very young and very dynamic. I'm very enthusiastic about it." http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6751299.stm __________________ I Run 500+ WhatsApp Groups. The Zuck Owns Me www.emjayconsultancy.com

06-14-2007, 03:10 PM	#26
Michaelious Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 6,720	I think it's a really shit logo, one of you guys on here could have done a better job in five mins __________________