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The designer of Nike's iconic Swoosh logo was originally paid how much for her work in 1971?
Answer
$35
Carolyn Davidson, a graphic design student at Portland State University, was paid just $35 for designing the Nike Swoosh in 1971. Nike co-founder Phil Knight later gave her Nike stock in gratitude once the company became successful.
💡 Did you know?
Nike's Swoosh was designed by a graphic design student for $35 in 1971, and she almost didn't get paid at all.
Other options people guess
- $350
- $3,500
- $50
Topics
- logos
- nike
- design
- branding
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