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The Olympic torch, from 1936 to 2008, and some background to each of the designs. 21:12

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… olympic torch design evolution …

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… m contributing ideas to this project, but looking to the pet owners to help choose the best directions. With projects like this, it’s best to recruit an experienced team that can support it’s needs and ensure it’s success. Image viaNew York Times …

Design Ideas and Implementations | Michael Roller (www.michaelroller.com):
… m right more often than I think. Aesthetics are an opportunity to connect with people on a cultural level. The work of styling an object can range from matching room decor to representing iconic elements ofculture. When aesthetics are used to represent culture, designers have the ability to connect with groups of people on a deeper level. Styling can be challenging when a product needs to be globally acceptable, but even this is achievable as we live in a global …

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...the importance of being, Andy. (onefinemess.wordpress.com):
… hurt “important” people… A bit about Cheney the Suskind forgery   I don’t remember what the exact deal with this was…something to do with false pretenses for invading Iraq I think? A very cool graphic tour ofOlympic torches.  Yes, that’s how old these links are. Fox calling out McCain’s campaign manager for McCain’s lies.  Seriously   When Fox calls out a Republican you know somethings up.  It’s actually pretty bizarre to …

Fantabulous design (fantabulousdesign.blogspot.com):
… The evolution of the Olympic TorchThe New York Timespresents an interactive look. (Roll over each one for more details on each year’s design.) The Beijing torch has a strong Chinese flavor. The scroll design and the lucky clouds convey the idea of harmony. …

Architettura e Design (www.architetturaedesign.it):
… come si comporterà Londra e quale design sceglierà per la sua torcia London2012…per ora conosciamo solo il logo, criticato dal mondo intero! Aspetto anche con ansia le megastrutture di Londra. Superare la Cina sarà difficile. Tutte le torceNew York Times: le torce olimpicheLondon2012, il sito ufficiale …

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… start filling the occasional job again, what will the titles be for those first few new hires? If we have learned from the pain of this transition we will be hiring people with skills that cross disciplines: multimedia journalists, database editors,interactive designersand the like. Newspapers are certainly not going to look the same in 5 years. We may even lose a few along the way. But as long as there is a need for news, someone or something that fills the need will take their place. And that …

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… 「国別の獲得メダルを視覚化したコンテンツ」は多くの方のブログで紹介されていたが、どれもクオリティが高く「歴代のオリンピック聖火ランナーのたいまつを並べたコンテンツ」や「鉄棒の技の解説」など誰も知らないような情報でおもしろかったりします。テレビで体操を見ていて「カッシーナ」と言われても何かよく分からないがこういうのがあるとマイナー …

unodos (unodos.jp):
… 「国別の獲得メダルを視覚化したコンテンツ」は多くの方のブログで紹介されていたが、どれもクオリティが高く「歴代のオリンピック聖火ランナーのたいまつを並べたコンテンツ」や「鉄棒の技の解説」など誰も知らないような情報でおもしろかったりします。テレビで体操を見ていて「カッシーナ」と言われても何かよく分からないがこういうのがあるとマイナー …

ヤサイDX2 (yasai0142.livedoor.biz):
… 1936ベルリンから2008北京までの聖火トーチコレクション。 グリグリ動かして見れるよー。 A Collection of Olympic Torches - Interactive Graphic - NYTimes.com …

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… A Collection of Olympic Torches - Interactive Graphic - NYTimes.com …

Blue Ion Blog: Web Design, Interactive Marketing, and random stuff in Charleston South Carolina (blog.blueion.com):
… ..but their interactive infographics for the Olympics coverage are particularly sharp. Check out the flash-based presentation of medal counts by country (current games, and games past). Another nice one is a look at the history ofOlympic torches/torchdesign. These presentations not only serve up facts in a more entertaining format, they also involve you in the experience. Leaving you with a deeper understanding of the material and overall message. …

this life i lead (thislifeilead.wordpress.com):
… The New York Times, on occasion, does some fun things, such as the post they did on August 1.  It’s  visual (and verbal) history of the Olympic Torch, from 1936 to 2008, with a neat graphic, and a decent podcast. Link: Passing the Torch: An Evolution of FormEnjoy! ~ by lawdy on 18 August, 2008 - Monday. Posted in Fun stuff …

DrikoLand: random musings of a child of the '80s (www.driko.org):
… I came across two interesting New York Times features for the upcoming Olympics.A Collection of Olympic Torchesis a very neat interactive graphic depicting how the Olympic torch design has evolved. The Medal Count Map is an interactive map showing medal counts for each country over the history of the Olympics. …

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… An interactive site by NY Times, previewing the Olympics’ torches over the time. See also the evolution of Olympics’ posters.@ haha.nu. …

Web Candies | Love for the Web (webcandies.blogspot.com):
… Well the Olymbics might be over a couple of days ago but I just stumbled upona very interesting articleof the New York Times. It's about the history of the Olympic Games represented throughout the different torches designs for the very first games to the latest conducted in Beijing. Roll over the mouse to read information and trivia about the history of …

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