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Olympic Pictograms Through the Ages
Animation (Flash), Docs & Non-Fiction (Art & Entertainment, Cultural, Sports)
[ 4:02 - from YouTube ]
Remember the bathroom sign-looking figures that popped up during the Olympic television coverage? The icons, if they are recognizeable, break through language barriers. Designer Steven Heller critiques the evolution of the pictograms in this video made for The New York Times.
eGuider: Michael Tapp
Content Creator | Shooter | Camera Tech
Michael Tapp has been working in the television and film industry for five years, relentlessly pursuing his craft since the very beginning. For over a year Michael maintained top of the line high-definition and film cameras while he worked at Armanda Costanza Inc. as a motion picture camera technician. He has also edited shows for the D.I.Y. Network and has shot footage for the Travel Channel. Michael and co-creator Michael Margle developed Scott Summit, a spoof on self-help gurus like Dr. Phil and Tony Robbins. Michael is excited to be a part of New Media and thrilled to have a role in the redevelopment of television as we know it. He is currently based out of Tennessee, enjoys playing guitar, and would love an office in the Sunsphere.
