Winning design Harmonised chequered emblem Chequered patterns have been popular in countries around the world throughout history. In Japan, the chequered pattern was known as “ichimatsu moyo” in the Edo period (1603-1867), and this chequered design in the traditional Japanese colour of indigo blue expresses a refined elegance and sophistication that exemplifies Japan. Composed of three varieties of rectangular shapes, the design represents different countries, cultures and ways of thinking. It incorporates the message of “Unity in Diversity.” It also expresses the fact that the Olympic and Paralympic Games seek to promote diversity as a platform to connect the world.

Tokyo 2020 Emblems Concept video We have produced a concept video to inspire as many people as possible to embrace the Tokyo 2020 Emblems. This video introduces the Tokyo 2020 Emblem Concept and the configuration design.

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Narration Three different rectangular shapes represent diversity. Diversity makes the world a vibrant place.

It sets us apart but can bring us together.

With mutual respect and support, diversity becomes unity. These two emblems are made of the same number of shapes.

They remind us that all people are equal.

That regardless of ability or disability, we are united in our humanity. The thrill and excitement of sports inspires us and makes

hearts around the world beat together as one. This is where a dazzling future begins.

Designer of the Tokyo 2020 emblems Asao Tokolo Profile Year of birth: 1969

Place of residence: Tokyo

Occupation: Artist

Education: Graduated in Architecture from the Tokyo Zokei University

Current employment: Tokolo.com

Awards and exhibitions MOT Annual 2010: Neo-Ornamentalism from Japanese Contemporary Art, Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

Open Space 2010 and 2011 - InterCommunication Center (ICC), Tokyo

2014 Materializing Exhibition II - Chinretsukan Gallery of the University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts

2016 TOKOLO Asao x Aomori City Archives Exhibition - Aomori Contemporary Art Centre, Aomori Prefecture

Selected works 2007 - FRP/F town façade pattern, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture (architect: Hitoshi Abe)

2012 - Façade pattern for the 125th Anniversary of the Education Center, Kogakuin University (architect: Chiba Manabu Architects, design work with Azumi Mitsuboshi, Hachioji, Tokyo)

2015 - BaoBao Issey Miyake bag (Tokolo pattern)

2015 - Low-rise part façade glass pattern for the Dai Nagoya Building, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture (Architect: Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei Inc.)

Runner-up designs Connecting Circle, Expanding Harmony Designer of the Tokyo 2020 emblems

Kozue Kuno Profile

Year of birth: 1978

Place of residence: Tokyo

Occupation: Designer

Surpassing One's Personal Best Designer of the Tokyo 2020 emblems

Takaaki Goto Profile

Year of birth: 1966

Place of residence: Tokyo

Occupation: Art Director/Designer

Flowering of Emotions Designer of the Tokyo 2020 emblems

Chie Fujii Profile

Year of birth: 1967

Place of residence: Tokyo

Occupation: Designer

Substitute designs Names and places of residence of creators of shortlisted designs Daisuke Kumei

Place of residence: Hokkaido Kazuyuki Yamano

Place of residence: Tokyo Sayuri Shoji

Place of residence: Tokyo *In order of received entry