Tokyo 2020 pictograms
E386854
Olympic Games pictograms
Paralympic Games pictograms
set of sport pictograms
visual identity element
Tokyo 2020 pictograms are a set of stylized visual icons representing each Olympic and Paralympic sport, designed to provide clear, universal communication and a distinctive visual identity for the Tokyo 2020 Games.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Tokyo 2020 Games visual identity system | 1 |
| Tokyo 2020 pictograms canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3766247 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Tokyo 2020 pictograms Context triple: [United by Emotion, usedAlongside, Tokyo 2020 pictograms]
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A.
Otl Aicher’s pictogram system for Munich 1972
Otl Aicher’s pictogram system for Munich 1972 is a pioneering, minimalist set of standardized sports and wayfinding icons created for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games that became a landmark in modern graphic design and visual communication.
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B.
Bing Dwen Dwen
Bing Dwen Dwen is the panda-shaped official mascot of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, known for its ice-suit design and playful, friendly appearance.
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Olympic Games mascots
Olympic Games mascots are specially designed characters that personify the spirit, culture, and themes of each edition of the Olympic Games and are used for promotion, fan engagement, and merchandising.
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D.
The Graphic
The Graphic was a British illustrated weekly newspaper of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, renowned for its high-quality artwork and influential social commentary.
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E.
Olympic rings
The Olympic rings are the iconic emblem of the Olympic Games, featuring five interlocking colored circles representing the unity of the world’s continents and the coming together of athletes from around the globe.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Tokyo 2020 pictograms Target entity description: Tokyo 2020 pictograms are a set of stylized visual icons representing each Olympic and Paralympic sport, designed to provide clear, universal communication and a distinctive visual identity for the Tokyo 2020 Games.
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A.
Otl Aicher’s pictogram system for Munich 1972
Otl Aicher’s pictogram system for Munich 1972 is a pioneering, minimalist set of standardized sports and wayfinding icons created for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games that became a landmark in modern graphic design and visual communication.
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B.
Bing Dwen Dwen
Bing Dwen Dwen is the panda-shaped official mascot of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, known for its ice-suit design and playful, friendly appearance.
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C.
Olympic Games mascots
Olympic Games mascots are specially designed characters that personify the spirit, culture, and themes of each edition of the Olympic Games and are used for promotion, fan engagement, and merchandising.
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D.
The Graphic
The Graphic was a British illustrated weekly newspaper of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, renowned for its high-quality artwork and influential social commentary.
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E.
Olympic rings
The Olympic rings are the iconic emblem of the Olympic Games, featuring five interlocking colored circles representing the unity of the world’s continents and the coming together of athletes from around the globe.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Olympic Games pictograms
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Paralympic Games pictograms ⓘ set of sport pictograms ⓘ visual identity element ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
International Olympic Committee
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International Paralympic Committee ⓘ Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Japan ⓘ |
| designedForEvent |
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
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linked to:
2020 Summer Olympics
Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games ⓘ
linked to:
Tokyo 2020 Summer Paralympics
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| hasCharacteristic |
adaptable to multiple sizes and media
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consistent visual system across all sports ⓘ designed for universal legibility ⓘ non-verbal communication ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
assist navigation in competition venues
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identify sports on maps and schedules ⓘ reinforce brand recognition of Tokyo 2020 ⓘ support accessibility for international visitors ⓘ |
| inspiredBy | Tokyo 1964 Olympic pictograms ⓘ |
| mainPurpose |
create a distinctive visual identity for Tokyo 2020 Games
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enable universal understanding regardless of language ⓘ provide clear visual communication of sports ⓘ |
| medium |
digital graphics
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print graphics ⓘ |
| partOf |
Tokyo 2020 Games visual identity system
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linked to:
Tokyo 2020 pictograms
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| relatedTo |
Olympic pictogram design tradition
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Paralympic pictogram design tradition ⓘ |
| represents |
each Olympic sport on the Tokyo 2020 program
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each Paralympic sport on the Tokyo 2020 program ⓘ |
| timePeriod | Tokyo 2020 Games cycle ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Games staff and volunteers
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athletes and teams for orientation ⓘ broadcasters and media ⓘ designers working on Tokyo 2020 materials ⓘ spectators at Tokyo 2020 venues ⓘ |
| usedOn |
Tokyo 2020 merchandise
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broadcast graphics for Tokyo 2020 ⓘ official Tokyo 2020 publications ⓘ signage at Tokyo 2020 venues ⓘ tickets for Tokyo 2020 events ⓘ wayfinding systems at Tokyo 2020 ⓘ |
| usesColorScheme | Tokyo 2020 brand colors ⓘ |
| usesDesignStyle |
flat graphic style
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geometric forms ⓘ minimalist design ⓘ stylized human figures ⓘ |
| usesLanguage | none (non-verbal visual symbols) ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Tokyo 2020 pictograms Description of subject: Tokyo 2020 pictograms are a set of stylized visual icons representing each Olympic and Paralympic sport, designed to provide clear, universal communication and a distinctive visual identity for the Tokyo 2020 Games.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Tokyo 2020 pictograms