How to evaluate the ice pier as the mascot of Beijing Winter Olympics, representing science and technology and the future?

On the afternoon of September 17, Beijing time, the release ceremony of mascots for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics was held at the National Winter Sports Training Center Ice Hockey Hall. And the mascot of the Beijing Winter Olympics has been reconfirmed, which is the giant panda "ice shield". The ice shield, the mascot of Beijing Winter Olympics, was created based on this panda.

Ice is a symbol of nobility and bravery, and it is a feature of the Winter Olympics. Dundun, which means health care, loveliness and sweetness, conforms to the overall image of the panda and marks the strong physique, tenacious will and inspiring Olympic spirit of the Winter Olympics athletes. In addition, the ice pier wearing ice armor can not only transform into various ice sports equipment, but also symbolize technology and the future. China is the host country of the 2022 Winter Olympics, which is also the first time that the Winter Olympics will be held in China. Therefore, the outside world also expects the mascot of the Beijing Winter Olympics to take the national treasure "Panda" as the mascot, which is believed to be loved by people all over the world.

Design and create with this panda as the prototype. The combination of panda image and super ice crystal shell embodies the characteristics of winter ice and snow movement and modern science and technology. The shape of the head shell is taken from the ice and snow sports helmet, and the colored halo is carved. Inspired by the National Speed Skating Hall of Beijing Winter Olympics-"Ice Ribbon". The moving dim colored lines mark the ice and snow sports track and 5G low technology. The heart-shaped pattern in the palm of the left hand symbolizes the warm welcome of the host country to friends all over the world. The overall image resembles an astronaut, which means creating extraordinary things and exploring the future, and embodies the infinite possibilities of yearning for Excellence, leading the times and facing the future.

However, after the mascot of the Beijing Winter Olympics was confirmed as the giant panda "Ice Pier", it also triggered a heated discussion among netizens in China on the Internet. Some netizens think this design is unique and unparalleled. It not only embodies the characteristics of China, but also has a sense of science and technology. But some netizens feel that this is not creative and innovative. Can't you take other animals out except pandas? There are a thousand Hamlets in the hearts of a thousand people. what do you think?