With the 2010 Vancouver Olympics around the corner, bronze, silver and gold bling will soon be a hot topic. Although the medals given out during this year’s winter Olympics will follow in the circular tradition of old, designer Martin Azua has been giving the medals for other sporting events a futuristic new twist.
Medalist at Barcelona’s 2010 European Athletics Championships will receive minimalist 'v' shaped medals. My favorite piece of Azua’s futuristic bling has to be the transparent water-filled medals he did for the World Swimming Championships.
Futuristic Olympic Bling
Martin Ruiz De Azua Takes the Gold for His Medal Designs
Trend Themes
1. Futuristic Medal Design - Designers can incorporate technology and new materials to create unique and eye-catching medals for sports events.
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Industry Implications
1. Sports Apparel Industry - Companies in the sports apparel industry can partner with designers to create unique and memorable medals for sporting events, adding value to their brand.
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