For this project, a lot of people had to create a logo, as well as, applications along with the logo to advertise about the Olympic event that occurred in Istanbul, Turkey. Everyone had to pick up elements from Turkey’s culture. To design the concept of the logo for the Olympics, research is conducted to create an extraordinary design. The logo contains the blue eye from the Hamsa Hand.
The blue eye is a universal symbol for the five main religions, which happen to be Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Turkey is known to be a very diverse and non-prejudice nation. Everyone is tolerant of each other and it common for people of various religions to worship with each other. For instance, a Christian is allowed to pray in a mosque, which is unique. Regardless of what religion person prays, the blue eye plays an enormous significance to the people of Turkey because it represents protection, luck, and sacrifice. The tulip is the main flower for Turkey. The blue eye is shaped like a tulip. The blue eyed tulip tilts like a teapot in order serve a drink to provides some form of “positive energy” to the athletes in the Olympics.