Olympicreativity

Global events capable of inspiring a varied range of event-themed artwork

Implications - From home and product design to paintings and performing arts, the Beijing Olympics managed to inspire a lot of creativity. Both officially sponsored artwork, like dance performances to hype the games, and the works of Olympic fan designers, like themed home wash basins, were abundant.

Trend Themes

  1. Eco-consciousness — Businesses should consider creating products that support the environmental movement, reinforcing the message that nature is beautiful.
  2. Experiential Marketing — Integrated on-site activations during global events like the Olympics can enhance the consumer experience and foster excitement for the brand.
  3. Limited Edition Merchandise — Collaborations with famous designers to create unique and quirky merchandise can pique the interest of consumers and drive sales.

Industry Implications

  1. Sports Aesthetics — Companies can explore creating products that leverage the aesthetic appeal of sports and infusing it in home and product designs.
  2. Event Merchandise — Businesses that sell products related to events can explore creating limited edition merchandise to generate hype and create a sense of exclusivity among customers.
  3. Entertainment and Performing Arts — There is an opportunity for businesses to showcase and leverage local performing arts and traditional dress to enhance brand experiences during global events.
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Apr 08 — Sep 08
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Featured Examples

Olympic Topiaries
Olympic Topiaries
Beijing Garden Sculptures
China is doing a lot to prepare for the Olympic games next month, including sprucing up the aesthetics of the city. These giant topiaries are a fantastic example of the tremendous effort being put forth… MORE
Bejing Olympic Dancers
Bejing Olympic Dancers
Tiananmen Square Performance
Precisely a week before the 2008 Beijing Olympics kick off, a wonderful dance performance was performed in the infamous Tiananmen Square on August 1. The Chinese dancers were dressed in traditional dress,… MORE
Olympic Basins
Olympic Basins
Roca & Mariscal Beijing 2008 Limited Edition Collection
The 2008 Beijing Olympic fever has reached wash basin design. Spanish designer Javier Mariscal has collaborated with famous bathroom company Roca on a limited edition series of wash basins that celebrate… MORE
play_circle_filledBeijing Olympic Art
Beijing Olympic Art
Song of Sand 2008
Anticipation is rising in Beijing for the Summer 2008 Olympic Games, and that excitement has translated into some pretty unique art. Song of Sand 2008, shown in the above video, is a really creative project… MORE
Foliage Canvas
Foliage Canvas
Art Craft On Leaf
I really don't know how this is achieved or whether these are real leaves but Art Craft On Leaf is magnificent. To be able to lay down a coherent, painstakingly detailed, attractive design on such a small… MORE
Olympic Coloured Dumbbells
Olympic Coloured Dumbbells
The Weider Weight Set
Celebrate the spirit of Beijing Olympics and pretend that you're one of the competing athletes with the Weider designed dumbbells! The 300 lb. weight set has ring rubber bumpers inspired by the five rings… MORE