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April 26, 2007
2008 Olympic Torch Designed By PC Manufacturer Lenovo
There you have it, the most GORGEOUS Olympic Torch I have ever seen. Granted I haven't seen every single Olympic Torch but I have seen the last 4. This by far is the most beautiful.
Funny thing is, a PC manufacturer designed the torch. Lenovo is best known for its Thinkpads which used to be IBM's computer business. If you recall, Thinkpad designs aren't anything to write home about so it comes as a surprise their torch beat out 300 others.
Lenovo designers took 10 months to design the torch. They wanted it to symbolize the design language inherent to China. It resembles a rolled up scroll and when looked on from top down, appears to be the very familiar stylized cloud design seen in Chinese art. To top it off, the torch is red lacquer with gold accents, colors that have traditionally symbolized luck and royalty. They've named the torch "The Cloud of Promise". Lenovo says they wanted to create a modern design, streamlining it making it one of the lightest Olympic Torches ever created at only 2 lb.
It's gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! I'm sure the Athletes chosen to run the torch will be happy to know it's incredibly light.
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Comments
Very good.
Posted by: Suyesh at May 31, 2008 9:46 AM
Hi My Name Is Danica Im 11 Years Old In Australia.
I Have Been Learning About The Torch And History In Class Laterly. I Really Admire The Torch. It Has a Wonderful Chinse Look My Favorite of all torches.
Fanstatic Torch.
Posted by: Danica at July 29, 2008 4:57 AM
Hello, i am a sport brand manager, and in My state we are organising a sporting event and we need to produce some torch light to be used by the athelete running from one time to the other.
Pls can u make and sell to me?
Pls reply its urgent.
Posted by: Olanrewaju Ajayi at November 21, 2008 3:51 AM