The Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies meets in Malaysia in 2004. The diversity and multi-faceted background of our individual national societies are represented in the multi-color rectangular blocks spelling out the acronym of our gathering together - "FAOPS 2004".

The stylised white heart-shaped icon embodies the heart of the matter, as it were, of our individual and collective Perinatal Societies. The embracing mother and baby drawn in elegant and smooth curves depicts tender, loving care and bonding.

And yet, on the other hand, this heart-shaped icon is a stylised transposition of the host society logo of mother and child!

And as the host society welcomes delegates to Malaysia, the national hibiscus flower is depicted with stylised red petals, style and stigma.

The logo incorporates the internet presence of the congress and the acculturation towards the use of technology in perinatal care.

Background on the Malaysian Hibiscus Flower

The national flower of Malaysia - the host country, is the hibiscus (Rosa Sinensis), or as it is locally known the Bunga Raya. The Bunga Raya is found in abundance throughout the country, and has many varieties and colours. Malaysians, however, have chosen the red five-petalled type as their national flower. In the FAOPS logo, this flower is depicted with stylised petals, style and three stigmas.


Colors used:

White: purity, integrity, professionalism
Red: blood-life
Three red dots: human wholeness in body, soul and spirit
Multi-colored rectangles: multi-national

Logo concept and design by Cornerstone
(http://www.cornerstone-msc.com)