A group of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Art, Engineering and Science students design and build a multi-faceted launch mechanism for the Singapore 2010 logo. The 14 undergraduates, hailing from three distinct disciplines — NTU’s School of Art, Design and Media (ADM), School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) and School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) — have combined artistic, scientific and engineering solutions to simulate mechanical actions symbolic of the 26 sporting categories the athletes will be participating in, come August 2010. The model is intricately developed with multiple steps to generate a chain reaction. Standing at a height of 2.5 metres by 7.6 metres, it presents distinctly differing actions – downward, upward and sideway motions – with the use of rolling balls, sports apparatus and many others as triggers. Computer modelling was used to simulate each mechanical movement and improvement was made to achieve a better design. To overcome budget and time constraints, the students creatively recycled used items and use materials that are cheaper and readily available.