Design of the Olympic Games emblem and torch

Explanation of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Emblem

Behind every emblem there is a story.

This story is filled with the hospitality and expectations of Beijing, China. This emblem records Beijing, China’s commitment to the world. This is "Dancing Beijing", this is the "Beijing Olympic Games Emblem".

Milestone

"Dancing Beijing" is an Olympic milestone. It is a classic chapter in an Olympic epic engraved with the spirit of the Chinese nation, written with the connotations of ancient civilization, and forged with the character of Chinese descendants; it is concise and profound, showing the evolution and development of a city; it is dignified and romantic, embodying a city. National thoughts and feelings. On the way to "Beijing 2008", people will meet in Beijing, gather in China, and get to know the people here through it.

Commitment

"Dancing Beijing" is the seal of China. This "Chinese Seal" is engraved with the oath of a country with a population of 1.3 billion and 56 ethnic groups to the Olympic Movement; it witnesses the admiration of the Olympic spirit by a nation with ancient civilization and modern style; it presents a future-oriented city's appeal to the Olympic ideal. It is a symbol of integrity; it is a display of self-confidence; it is a solemn and sacred commitment made by Beijing, the host city of the 29th Olympic Games, to the world and all mankind. "Wherever sincerity reaches, gold and stone will open." This emblem, which takes the sage's clear words and creativity as its image and the stone seal as its image, is the respect and sincerity of the Chinese people for the Olympics. When we solemnly print this "China Seal", it means that Beijing, China in 2008 will present a magnificent picture of "peace, friendship, and progress" to the world and will play the "Faster" for all mankind. , Higher, Stronger” passionate movement.

Image

“Dancing Beijing” is the face of this city. It is an image that displays the oriental thoughts and national charm presented by Chinese characters; it is an expression that conveys the unique humanistic characteristics and elegant character of Chinese civilization. Inspired by Chinese calligraphy, the character "京" in Beijing is transformed into a dancing human body, embodying the concept of the "New Olympics" in every stroke. The handwritten "Beijing 2008" borrows the charm of Chinese character shapes to condense the thousands of Chinese expressions about the Olympics into concise strokes. When people appreciate the profound connotation and charm engraved in Chinese characters, a "New Beijing" was born.

Beautiful

“Dancing Beijing” is a color that Chinese people admire. In this logo, red is interpreted extremely strongly, and passion is expressed extremely unrestrainedly. This is the Chinese people's tribute to auspiciousness and beauty, and this is the Chinese people's interpretation of life. Red is the color of the sun, red is the color of the sacred fire, and red represents life and new beginnings. Red is the mood of joy, red is a symbol of vitality, and red is China’s blessing and hospitality to the world.

Heroes

“Dancing Beijing” calls for heroes. The Olympic Games are a stage for heroes, miracles and glory. On this stage, every participant plays an indispensable role. This powerful and dynamic shape is a life poem written by all participants with enthusiasm, emotion and passion. It is an oath of every participant to contribute strength and wisdom to the Olympics. Olympic Heroes inherits the essence of the Olympic movement that combines sports and culture. It cheers for Olympic athletes and applauds art.

Spirit

“Dancing Beijing” is an extension of the totem of the Chinese nation. The running "human" shape represents the beauty and splendor of life. The graceful curves, like the winding body of a dragon, tell the past and future of a civilization; they are like rivers, carrying the long history and the glory of the nation; they are like blood vessels, surging with the vitality of life. In its dance, the sports connotations of "athlete-centered" and "people-oriented" are artistically analyzed and sublimated. If words are insufficient, sing them; if songs are insufficient, dance them. Vibrant Beijing is looking forward to the carnival in 2008, and the Olympics are looking forward to all mankind dancing with it.

Invitation

“Dancing Beijing” is a warm invitation. The open arms in the emblem represent China's openness to welcome people from all countries and regions around the world to join the Olympics, a grand ceremony of "peace, friendship, and progress" for mankind. "It's great to have friends from far away." This is a portrayal of the friendly and hospitable Chinese people's mood, and it is also a sincere expression from Beijing.

Come to Beijing to understand the city's historical features and feel the country's modern atmosphere. Come to Beijing to enjoy every joy of this city and experience the vitality of this country. Come to Beijing and let us weave a peaceful and beautiful dream together in 2008.

The Olympic torch is a handheld torch approved by the International Olympic Committee and used for burning the Olympic flame. The Olympic torch is the carrier of the Olympic flame. Starting from the 11th Olympic Games in 1936, each Olympic Games has produced a torch that embodies the cultural characteristics of the host country and meets high-tech requirements, and has become an important legacy of the Olympic movement.

The Beijing Olympics torch is 72 centimeters long, weighs 985 grams, has a burning time of 15 minutes, and a flame height of 25 to 30 centimeters at zero wind speed. It can be identified and photographed in both strong light and sunlight. In terms of technology, cone curved surface special-shaped one-time molding technology and aluminum corrosion and coloring technology are used. The fuel is propane, which meets environmental protection requirements. The torch shape is made of recyclable environmentally friendly materials.

Artistic and technical features of the Beijing Olympic Games torch

The creative inspiration of the Beijing Olympic Games torch comes from the "auspicious cloud" pattern of "original origin, harmonious integration". The cultural concept of Xiangyun has a time span of thousands of years in China and is a representative Chinese cultural symbol. The design of the torch shape is inspired by traditional Chinese paper scrolls. Paper is one of China's four great inventions and was spread to the West through the Silk Road. Human civilization spread with the emergence of paper. The use of lacquer red originating from the Han Dynasty on the torch clearly distinguishes it from previous Olympic Games torch designs. The contrasting colors of red and silver produce eye-catching visual effects and are conducive to various forms of media communication. The upper and lower parts of the torch are evenly divided, and the auspicious cloud pattern and three-dimensional relief-style craftsmanship design make the entire torch elegant and gorgeous, with profound connotation.

The Beijing Olympic Games torch has reached new technological heights in terms of combustion stability and adaptability to the external environment. It can keep burning under strong winds of 65 kilometers per hour and heavy rain of 50 millimeters per hour. In terms of craftsmanship, it is designed using thin, high-quality aluminum alloy and hollow plastic parts, making it very lightweight. The lower part is sprayed with high-touch plastic paint, which feels comfortable and will not slip off easily. The Beijing Olympic Games torch is a product independently designed and developed by my country and has complete intellectual property rights.

The Beijing Olympic Games torch uses propane, a cheap and commonly used fuel. Its main components are carbon and hydrogen. After combustion, only carbon dioxide and water are produced, with no other substances and no pollution to the environment.

Beijing Olympic Games Torch Design and Development Process

The Beijing Olympic Games Torch Design Research and Planning Work began in August 2005. Combined with the concept of holding the Beijing Olympic Games and analyzing the torch design experience of previous Olympic Games, the torch design concept, design requirements and creation method were determined. According to the characteristics of the torch industrial design, in order to achieve the perfect combination of art and technology in the design plan, with the approval of the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee Office Meeting, it was determined that the torch design plan will be dominated by artistic modeling, and the combustion technology and industrial design will be solicited at the same time, open solicitation and directional A creative method that combines commissioned creations.

On December 6, 2005, the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee held a press conference and issued a public invitation to solicit torch designs. As of February 28, 2006, the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee *** had received 847 entries submitted by design institutions and designers at home and abroad, of which 388 were valid entries.

After the preliminary evaluation and re-evaluation of the submitted works by the Beijing Olympics Torch Design Solicitation Activities, three works were selected and submitted to the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee Executive Committee for review in accordance with the provisions of the evaluation procedures. From June to August 2006, based on the principle of selecting the best artistic design and technical design plan, the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee Executive Committee reviewed and determined that the torch shape "Lucky Cloud" designed by the Innovation Design Center of Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd. The artistic design plan for the 2008 Olympic Games torch. The internal combustion system of the torch designed and developed by the Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation is the technical plan for the torch of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. It is determined that the Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation will complete the shape and combustion system of the torch with the assistance of Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd. The combined torch sample production work formed the complete design of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games torch, which was approved by the International Olympic Committee in January 2007.