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Question 1
Resembling a checkmark, this athletic logo shares its name with the sound of rushing wind and mimics a Greek goddess's wing. What is it?
Graphic design student Carolyn Davidson created this iconic logo in 1971, famously billing the company just $35 for her work.
Question 2
The checkmark-like Swoosh logo was designed to mimic the wing of which mythological figure, who also gives the athletic brand its name?
In Greek mythology, this winged deity was often depicted flying over battlefields to reward victors with a wreath of laurel leaves.
Question 3
The iconic Nike Swoosh logo visually represents what part of the Greek goddess of victory?
The sweeping curve is meant to convey continuous speed, heavily inspired by the wings seen on the famous marble statue *Winged Victory of Samothrace*.
Question 4
Nike executives later surprised Swoosh designer Carolyn Davidson with a diamond ring and what else?
In 1983, Davidson was given 500 shares to make up for her original $35 design fee, an investment that eventually grew to be worth over $1 million.