London 2012 logo

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The London 2012 logo is the distinctive, angular emblem designed by Wolff Olins to represent the 2012 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in London, noted for its bold, fragmented depiction of the number "2012" and its controversial reception.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Olympic Games logo
Paralympic Games logo
visual identity element
appliedOn broadcast graphics
merchandise
official publications
signage
tickets
venues
associatedWith Sebastian Coe
commissionedBy London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games
controversy claims of resemblance to unrelated symbols
debate over cost and value
public criticism of design aesthetics
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
depicts stylised number 2012
designedBy Wolff Olins
hasVariant London 2012 Paralympic logo variant
monochrome version
single-colour applications
includesElement Olympic rings
numerals 2 0 1 2
wordmark London
influencedBy contemporary graphic design trends
intendedMessage energy and dynamism of London
youthful and modern image
licenseHolder International Olympic Committee
International Paralympic Committee
partOf London 2012 Olympics brand identity
surface form: London 2012 brand
primaryUsePeriodEnd 2012
primaryUsePeriodStart 2007
represents Summer Olympics 2012
surface form: 2012 Summer Olympics

2012 Summer Paralympics
Summer Olympics 2012
surface form: London 2012 Games
style angular design
bold graphic design
fragmented composition
targetAudience global audience
timePeriod early 21st century
unveiledIn London, England
surface form: London
unveiledOn 2007-06-04
usedFor official branding of London 2012 Olympics
official branding of London 2012 Paralympics
usesColor blue
green
magenta
yellow

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