Icon Analysis

Icon Analysis

For this assignment, I chose the American flag, Legos, and Michael Jordan.  It is rare that on a daily basis we can go without seeing these three icons or something they have influenced.  Most of us can relate to or recognize one or all of these whether it be walking past the toy section at Wal-Mart or turning on the TV, when you see them, something specific comes to mind. 

We recently read about the American dream and I thought of the American flag as an icon that represents what our nation stands for and continues to represent.  Our country is ever changing with its economy, politics, and social differences, but our flag and the basic ideal of freedom has never waivered.

I don't know too many people who have never played with Legos.  As a kid I would build a house, tear it apart and start again.  We weren't lucky enough to have Lego people at that time so you had to be creative. These multi-sized and colored bricks have been fostering imaginations for years and yet have evolved to keep up with other icons that have emerged.  We see Lego Batman, Lego Pirates of the Caribbean, Harry Potter and even movies about Lego characters.  This company has made its mark in the world of toys in different ways and has kept alive the idea of "building".

Michael Jordan has been a symbol of excellence in sports and business for over two decades.  Not only did he dominate the professional basketball scene, but paved the road for the sport's future players to strive to surpass his "greatness".  While he left the court, he continued influencing basketball through his sponsorships and business relationships with Nike and the NBA.