Reiss saw off competition from more than 150 young designers across the UK, aged between 16 and 21 years-old who entered the competition which was initially launched at Hackney Community College.  His winning infill creates a logo which will be awarded to schools and colleges across the country which join the Get Set network - part of the official London 2012 education programme - by demonstrating a commitment to the Olympic and Paralympic Values.  The logo is being initially being awarded to four colleges; North Hertfordshire College, Oldham Sixth Form College, Wakefield College and Canterbury College, where competition winner Reiss Evans studies.     As part of his prize, Reiss has recently completed a two-month internship at FutureBrand, the global branding firm and part of the McCann Worldgroup where he developed his concept and helped design the plaques and certificates that will be issued to thoses schools ande colleges which join successfully join the Get Set network.

Reiss said; “I wanted to create a design for everyone and one that was relevant to every school or college joining the Get Set network. I chose a pencil design because students use pencils from a young age at primary schools through to their work at college.  The pencils are symbolic of the creativity in the UK’s schools and the range of colours used represents the global nature of the 2012 Games. The colours ensure the logo is eye-catching and they tie in with those used in London 2012’s own brand work.”  An interview with Reiss can be viewed by clicking here. 

The new education logo was revealed today (September 15) at Nightingale Primary School in Woolwich, London: the first school to be awarded the logo for joining the Get Set network and have its participation in the London 2012’s education programme formally recognised. Reiss Evans was joined at the launch by Jonathan Edwards, Olympic Triple Jump gold medalist and LOCOG Board Member and Tessa Jowell, Olympics Minister and Councillor Chris Roberts, Leader of Greenwich Council.

Jonathan Edwards, LOCOG Board Member said; “When London won the right to host the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, we made a clear promise to use the power of the 2012 Games to inspire young people. By awarding the new education logo to schools and colleges which successfully join the Get Set network, London 2012 is able to recognise and reward places of learning where inspiring work around the Olympic Values of friendship, excellence and respect and the Paralympic Values of inspiration, courage, determination and equality is taking place.”

Iain Wright, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, DCSF said; “I urge pupils and teachers to go one step further and join the17 founding member schools and colleges who have already successfully applied to be part of the Get Set network. We look forward to working with London 2012 to award each institution the London 2012 education logo over the coming term.”

For more information about how your college can become part of the Get Set network please click here