- Lotus type 108 Olympic Pursuit Bike, 1992
- Michael Phelps wearing Speedo FastSkin3 racing suit and goggles, 2012. © Speedo International Ltd
- Radarlock Path, Blood Orange with Fire Iridium Polarized. Image © Oakley
- London 2012 Velodrome. Image © Hopkins Architects
- London 2012 Velodrome. Image © Hopkins Architects
26 July – 18 November
Designed to Win celebrates the ways in which design
and sport are combined, pushing the limits of human endeavour to achieve records and victories of increasing significance and wonder. From the design of F1 cars to running shoes, racing bikes to carbon fibre javelins, the quest for enhanced performance and function is endless.
Coinciding with London's biggest year of sport, Designed to Win explores the various ways in which design has shaped the sporting world. Analysing key moments where design played a significant role in progressing sport, the exhibition looks at themes of safety, performance, fashion, new materials and technology.
Film clips, photography and models will be on show alongside interactive displays, sporting equipment and timelines. By examining celebrated sporting moments and the sense of shared celebration and spectacle, Designed to Win will also highlight not just how design can influence sport but also how sport has influenced design, art and culture.
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