Designaddict.com reveals, the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games have unveiled the London Olympic pictograms which will be used during the Olympic Games in 2012. All 38 sports of competition are represented. Check out the dynamic and silhouette versions of each, as well as a pic of the London Underground map – the inspiration for the design.

Karate rules, rhythmic gymnastics is a personal favorite.

In 2012, these will be used on signage, merch, etc. at the games. In the meantime, I think one of these will probably serve well as my new Twitter avatar – it’s either going to be rhythmic gymnastics, badminton, or the dead lift.

(H/T @asilentflute)

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The Olympic brass is already hard at work with the logistics of the London 2012 Games.

London – Olympic organizers issued detailed design rules for the 2012 London games Wednesday, including a mandate that at least some toilets in the Olympic park do not face the holy Islamic city of Mecca. (The Seattle Times)

The committee – deemed the Olympic Delivery Authority – says they’re dedicated to creating an atmosphere that appeals to as many people from different cultures as possible.

More details like this to be flushed out I’m sure.

Links:

2012 Olympics rule: Toilets that don’t face Mecca (Seattle Times)
Olympic Delivery Authority