It’s not just the logo

One of the most controversial recent brand launches was undoubtedly when the London 2012 brand was introduced to the world. Within a week from its launch the logo sparked a nationwide debate, hostile questions in the house of commons and apparently, an epileptic fit (do I smell urban myth?).

The brand identity was designed by a London consultancy called Wolff Ollins (their site is one of the more original I’ve seen for a while – very nice) and got praise from some corners and scorn from others (via geekfriendly). It even generated parody logos, as seen on the right.