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NZ Design Icons: 1974 Commonwealth Games

Robin Capper

Robin Capper

10 Mar 2010
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In 1974 when New Zealand hosted the Commonwealth Games I was Eight. It’s a tribute to the graphic design that I can still remember (and regret losing) the pencil case, ruler, stickers and pens adorned with these icons.

NZ Design Icons: 1974 Commonwealth Games | Design Assembly


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