Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, the internationally acclaimed designers in collaboration with Basildon based product engineers Tecosim and Coventry based manufacturers The Premier Group have designed this magnificent torch.
Height of Torch is approximately 800mm, whereas it weighs around 800g. In the history of Olympic movement, the gold colored torch is the lightest one. The torch also signifies the three Olympic values, which includes respect, excellence and friendship.
Chair of LOCOG, Sebastian Coe stated, “The Torch that carries the Olympic Flame during the Olympic Torch Relay is one of the most recognisable and significant symbols of an Olympic Games. Members of the public right across the UK are busy nominating inspiring people to be Torchbearers and I am thrilled we have a beautifully designed, engineered and crafted Torch for them to carry.”
He further added, “Integral to the design are the 8,000 circles, a lasting representation of the Torchbearer stories of personal achievement or contribution to their local community that will be showcased with every step of the Relay.”
Both designers, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby stated, “As designers, this is quite simply the best project going: to design an icon for the Games. We have worked hard to develop a Torch that celebrates the Relay, and reflects the passion for London and the Olympic Games. We wanted to make the most of pioneering production technologies and to demonstrate the industrial excellence available in the UK – it's a Torch for our time.”
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