DesignUp 🥇 Issue #105 🏹 The Olympics 20/21 Special Edition

After all the excitement of #DesignUpForACause, and a year-long wait, the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 are finally upon us! Like Hachiko, the world was waiting for the next "faster, better, stronger, together" spectacle and Japan did not disappoint. To keep the Olympics mood going, we've got some stunning Olympics TV spots from across the world and fun links in this issue. 👇

How the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was designed — www.designweek.co.uk

With the delayed Olympics finally set to begin this week, we take a look at the design elements of a Games like no other.

Ten Tokyo 2020 Olympics designs aiming to make the games sustainable — www.dezeen.com

From beds made out of recycled cardboard to podiums made of donated plastic, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics promises to be the greenest Games yet.

BBC's Tokyo 2020 trailer "brings the Olympics into everyday Japan" says Factory Fifteen — www.dezeen.com

Animation studio Factory Fifteen on how they made the BBC trailer for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Why Are Olympic Logos So Hard to Design?

While design experts pick the best Olympic logos, James Bowie explains the challenges of this massive branding undertaking.

Japan by Car — www.behance.net

And finally, take a virtual drive around Japan through James Gilleard's beautiful art...

The Rest of World global playlist — restofworld.org

...while listening to music from around the world.

💉 Stay safe, healthy, and inspired,

@soosixty & @jdallcaps