Designer: HSIAO YUAN KUO / 郭孝淵
2025 International Linguistic Olympiad
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這次很榮幸受到國際奧林匹克語言學科學競賽的委託，請我們為他們做國際性的視覺標誌。更讚的是這次2025年台灣是主辦國喔～
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We are honored to be commissioned by the International Linguistics Olympiad to create their international visual logo. Even more exciting, Taiwan will be the host country for the 2025 event!
We are honored to be commissioned by the International Linguistics Olympiad to create their international visual logo. Even more exciting, Taiwan will be the host country for the 2025 event!
設計理念:
此LOGO運用了2025和IOL等文字，通過圖地反轉設計成一個"語"字的中文字。正面看是"2025"和"語"字，將LOGO逆時針旋轉90度則可以看到國際語奧的簡寫IOL。文字採用西式羅馬體和書法草寫風格的結合，展現出中西方文化的融合象徵台灣的國際觀，顯得大氣又俐落。
/顏色配色： LOGO的顏色配色運用了台灣國旗的紅、藍兩色。
/文字可分成兩個部分：
•2025 IOL與"語"字的結合：主要讓人們能夠直接聯想到比賽的年份和項目名稱，簡單深刻的寓意。
•TAIWAN特別設計： 下方的TAIWAN更是在A、I的英文字上進行特別設計，將台灣的驕傲"AI"進行紅色作為區分設計! 代表著現在正火熱的技術資源! 而AI及程式代碼更是一種程式語言，也透過專業工程師破意、解碼、設計，雖然與過往的一般語言文字不太一樣，但這恰好是與未來世代新型語言的結合，同時也符合語言學的精隨! 不僅代表了台灣的科技實力，也象徵了台灣在國際上的重要地位。
現在兩位世界科技AI巨頭及世界及高科技企業皆是台灣產業、台灣人!這正是台灣人的福氣跟驕傲!所以LOGO也有"福"的抽象意象!也讓2025年的國際競賽中，台灣被全世界看到!
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Design Concept:
The logo incorporates the text "2025" and "IOL" and is designed using figure-ground reversal to form the Chinese character "語" (language). When viewed normally, it displays "2025" and "語". Rotating the logo 90 degrees counterclockwise reveals the abbreviation "IOL". The text combines Western Roman typeface with calligraphic cursive, symbolizing the fusion of Eastern and Western cultures and reflecting Taiwan's international perspective, creating an elegant and sophisticated look.
/Color Scheme:
The logo uses the red and blue colors of the Taiwanese flag.
/Text Composition:
Combination of 2025 IOL and "語" Character: This mainly allows people to directly associate with the competition's year and event name, conveying a simple yet profound meaning.
Special Design for TAIWAN: The "TAIWAN" at the bottom features a special design in which the letters "A" and "I" are highlighted in red. This represents the booming tech resources of Taiwan. AI and programming languages, created and decoded by professional engineers, represent a new type of language for future generations, aligning with the essence of linguistics. This not only showcases Taiwan's technological prowess but also signifies its important role on the international stage.
Currently, two of the world's leading AI giants and high-tech companies are Taiwanese, which is a source of pride for Taiwan. Thus, the logo also contains an abstract representation of "福" (fortune), ensuring that Taiwan is recognized worldwide in the 2025 international competition.
Gold foil stamping & Black printing
