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How the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was designed

Design Week

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics finally begins this week. Courtesy of Ververidis Vasilis / Shutterstock.com While details of the opening ceremony are typically kept secret, Tokyo 2020 has confirmed some key elements for this year’s celebration. Opening ceremony. The torch leaves Athens, Greece.

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Retro Packaging Design: Bringing Back Vintage Styles

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Vintage signage fonts mimic painted shop sign lettering with distressed, imperfect shapes, offering an authentic retro touch. But in 2020, they doubled down on vintage styling with a new “Monster” throwback design. Rustic charm abounds. The General Mills Monster Cereals limited-edition packaging brings back childhood whimsy.