Bath ). When you look at them all together, there’s no indication they come from the same nation.". I believe that it keeps the good elements of Tennessee’s flag while discarding a divisive past, making a flag that would truly stand out. New York has such a rich history that it deserves more. The former flag bore a strong resemblance to the Confederate flag… Even so, they can be fun exercises. Texas has another good flag, that is perfectly fine the way it is. South Carolinians Mock Redesigned Palmetto Tree on Proposed State Flag A proposed new look for the beloved state tree has drawn complaints that … From the above criteria, South Carolina actually has a decent flag that I’m not going to touch. The Committee to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag joined Reeves as he signed the bill into law. I hope they come up with something good, but they’ve already decreed that whatever they choose, it will be marred by the words “In God We Trust”. Seeing a parallel in his country's fractured political system, especially in the light of the recent government shutdown, he embarked on a project to redesign the state flags along more unified lines - "as a tribute to the collective creativity that brought us this far - and, truth be told, to the “united-ness” I hope we adopt in the future". Four diagonal lines (in a skewed diagonal hash sign) run around the center. My variant is very similar to the traditional “Green Mountain Boys Flag” of the short-lived Republic of Vermont. In my design the white rose represents Yorkshire and the House of York. Every state in the United States is technically a separate nation. Florida’s very name means “flowery”, so I’ve completed the design with orange blossoms, Florida’s state flower and another agricultural symbol. The shape of the cap resembles an arrowhead, while the star comes from the current state flag. BA1 1UA. It shows the state’s history, without any sneaky use of Confederate imagery at all. The green represents the state’s agriculture, and the corn represents, well, corn. However, I’ve replaced the red with the same green from the real flag to give it a Pacific Northwest flare. I wanted to share this project I've been working on in my free time. The design under consideration (bottom) was brought forth by […] Sign up below to get the latest from Creative Bloq, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! They’re an interesting mix of history and graphic design. You can't get much more English than the family crests of Lord Baltimore's Calvert and Crossland families, coats of arms which were granted to them by an English king. Again. 25. Washington’s real flag has been sarcastically referred to as a ”giant dollar bill that someone ran up a flag pole”. The twenty-five smaller stars represent Arkansas’s position as the twenty-fifth state. Unfortunately, a lot of flags are not well designed—especially state flags. The four sacred mountains surrounding the land, in their traditional colors, are Blanca Peak (Tsisnaasjiní, white), Mt. Oh look—it’s a state seal on a blue field. I dropped the royal symbolism and flipped the colors, to show New Hampshire’s egalitarian, rebellious spirit. (Vermont literally means “green mountain”, and its official nickname is the “Green Mountain State”.) Another state seal on blue. Ranier, or “Tahoma” in the native Lushootseed languages. “My redesign makes it obvious that the cross is the Spanish one, the Cross of Burgundy. Its flag is a typical monstrosity using the seal—and is therefore almost never used. The St. George’s Cross is of course for England, and the Carolina colony’s English origins. While I am not Navajo myself, I have extended family that is. My variant starts with the flag of Hampshire, which has red over yellow, with a crown on the red half and a red rose of Lancaster on the bottom half. (Computer Arts) 07 November 2013. And the six-pointed star recalls an emerald, which has a natural hexagonal lattice. The topic that seems to be on the today list of all vexillologists and vexillographers is the redesign of the state flags of the United States. I really don’t like flags that incorporate a country’s outline. It's a beautiful flag, but IMO putting an English nobleman's symbols of heraldry on a state flag isn't cool either. The Nordic cross recognizes the state’s Scandinavian roots. My design is simple, and takes the “Cornhusker State” nickname to its logical conclusion. The red field is for the people of Virginia (or possibly the blood of tyrants). The commission charged with presenting a new Mississippi state flag to voters in November on Tuesday heard from a vexillologist, or expert on flags. To the best of my knowledge, it has no current flag! To this I added a bundle of five white arrows, from New Hampshire’s original state seal. (I can’t take credit for this idea, though—this image does borrow from other people’s ideas for the flag.). Creative Bloq Staff The lines demarcating the mountains are in gray and yellow, alluding to the silver and gold while making a hidden “M” for Montana. The design in the center is a kahili (a symbol of Hawai’ian royalty) crossed with a pair of paddles. It’s old too—it dates from 1845. The yellow star alludes to Minnesota’s nickname of “The Star of the North”, that you can see in French on the current flag. It’s also meant to evoke a compass rose. This redesign of South Carolina's state flag was scrapped after state residents criticized the illustration of the palmetto tree in its center, which was compared to a toilet brush. (There are, after all, a couple good ones. This is my first post on this sub and my first time ... 940 x 527 png 227kB. Finally, I have reworked the colors to be the state colors of blue, green, and cranberry, making this flag very distinctive at a distance. But Ed Mitchell has decided to redesign all 50 U.S. state flags. Referring to the current state flags, he says: "I was bothered by how discordant they are as a group, and I wasn’t surprised to learn they break just about every rule of flag design. Thank you for signing up to Creative Bloq. I’m not the first to point out that Wyoming already has a pretty good flag, except for the overly-complex seal. It incorporates William Penn’s coat of arms—three white plates on a black fess—into an archway. Industrial designer Ed Mitchell has redesigned each of the flags of the states … And still another state seal on blue (but with helpful lettering). Let us know in the comments box below! I’ll take it. Rhode Island’s flag is better than most. #sideproject: United We Stand - … Learn more, By My design takes brown and orange to represent the state’s soil and agriculture, and adds in three stylized sunflowers to represent its people, always looking toward brightness. (I do have another reason for maintaining South Carolina’s flag. It’s vivid, and it can be recognized at a distance. www.designboom.com. And the magnolia is of course from the state’s nickname, the “Magnolia State”. "Alabama is known as the Cotton State. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. The flags are coming! My solution combines one of the historical flags with the current flag: the blue field makes the anchor much clearer, the banner is removed, and the yellow border has been strengthened. Easily confused with Alabama, but made worse by the seal. North Carolina has an interesting flag, designed by a Confederate veteran after the war, to replace the flag flown during the Civil War. All-in-all, this makes for a much more distinctive flag. I think it’s much more bold than the current version, with its pelican and barely readable state motto. The goal was to come up with a standard design for the South Carolina state flag, one that residents could rally around, fly from their porches or proudly display on T-shirts, mugs and hats. (It takes some inspiration from both the Japanese flag and the Macedonian flag.) www.bresslergroup.com. The makers of the seal wanted the commonwealth to have a seal that harkened back to the Roman Republic. Examining the state flags and ranking them based on design and how well they represent their states. During the 1950s, more than 3,000 Americans mailed unsolicited designs for a 50-state flag to the White House, Congress and federal agencies. The green and light blue background symbolizes the state’s position on the southern coast, with its important wetlands. 50 State Flags Redesigned. The arrowhead in the middle is meant to symbolize the Navajo people, pointed downward to represent peace. Stripes feature prominently in the redesign project, along with other U.S. icons like the eagle and Lady Liberty. Ick. I like it. Please deactivate your ad blocker in order to see our subscription offer. It comes from the coat of arms of the North Carolina Senate, but it makes such an excellent flag that I had to do it here. Most are just seals on a blue field (nicknamed seals on a bed sheet). Et tu, Brute? Most American citizens will be familiar with their state flag, which adorn on the walls of city halls, state buildings and elsewhere. New York: state coat of arms on a blue field. Montana has another boring state-seal-on-blue-field motif, but with helpful text to help you remember what state you’re in. It’s way too close to the flags of Northern Ireland and Jersey. Even so, it has too many words on it to be a decent flag. Given that the flag dates from the 1920s and Jim Crow, this is not a good way to go. My revamp runs with the “Crossroads of America” motto. My redesign keeps the diamond, and the three large stars representing Arkansas’s past as part of Spain, France, and the United States. mitchell embarked on a project to redesign all fifty state flags, paying homage to the collective spirit that has led the united states forward throughout history. But it’s a fun exercise, nevertheless. It does not need to be changed. 818 x 675 jpeg 110kB. This redesigned flag for Nevada by John Karp attracted considerable local attention and won two public contests in 2001. All I did here was to remove the seal and standardize the size a little bit. Hello all! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I ended by darkening the background, to help the colors really stand out. The eight wavy stripes, from left to right, are the official colors of the major islands of the state in order from west to east (Ni’ihau, Kaua’i, O’ahu, Moloka’i, Lāna’i, Kaho’olawe, Maui, and the big island Hawai’i). Vermont’s another state-seal-on-blue-field job. But it’s overly complicated, the lettering has to go, and Seattle is better known as the “Emerald City”, not the “City of Goodwill”. Laissez les bon temps rouler! I believe that this keeps the original ideas, but turns them into a much bolder, more modern flag. However I replaced the seal with a sun symbol, that is based on the logo used by the city for its official publications. In fact, the top blue star explicitly represents the Confederacy! The red cross is for the state’s English origins. The red is for Colorado’s earth, the yellow for its minerals, the green for the plains in the east, and the blue for its waters. Tacoma’s where I live now, and the current flag is another seal on a blue field. My redesign takes elements from the state nicknames “Big Sky Country” and the “Treasure State”, and also makes reference to the motto “Oro y Plata”, Spanish for “Gold and Silver”. That’s what this page is about. It’s certainly recognizable at a distance, and it’s based on some solid history—in this case the arms of Lord Baltimore. As has been brought to my attention, these 'flags' are not really 'correct' in t It’s still overly complicated and not very recognizable, and the lettering has to go. There’s so much irony here, that I find it hysterical.). Idaho is a mountainous state near the continental divide. Since I’m an American, I have very little hope of any of these designs seeing the light of day. The criteria I am using are as follows: Do I think that any of these will ever get used? The criteria I am using are as follows: 1 / 125. Please refresh the page and try again. I’m really not sure what Seattle’s flag is supposed to be. This would be a distinctive flag, far more recognizable at a distance than what the current one is. New Mexico has a frankly gorgeous flag—I think it’s the best in the Union. For my design, I took the idea of the “Land of the Midnight Sun”, with a yellow on a black field. My redesign of their flag is essentially a simplification of the current flag, to better follow vexililogical principles. As with the previous symbols, the bear represents strength and bravery, while the crescent moon is for newness and potential for growth. They should be memorable and distinctive, clearly showing the character of each state. And they represent the state and its history. The broad blue stripe is for the mighty Mississippi River itself. My replacement keeps the orange and blue stripes for continuity. My design for Cyprus combines the Greek blue representing the West, and the Turkish red representing the East. Agriculture was an integral part of Alabama and cotton in particular was a major force in their economy." My redesign starts with an emerald field, and was influenced to some degree by Japanese city and prefecture flags, showcasing Seattle’s location on the Pacific Rim. Adam redesigned a bunch of state flags as part of a fun exercise in graphic design and came up with this for Florida. At least the Massachusetts’ flag isn’t the state seal on a blue field: it’s the state seal on a white field. The “The New Magnolia" flag will go before voters in November for approval. I’ve never liked it though—that “C” really stands out to me. © And the saltire is another attempt to sneak in Confederate imagery. But a proposed redesign of the beloved palmetto tree on the flag hasn’t exactly made hearts swell with state … We are fifty states who have come together to form a supernational federation. ), Video editing software: best tools in 2021, New Nintendo Switch design has Super Mario fans fuming, Wax figures museum goes viral for all the wrong reasons. It clashes and it’s way too busy for me. They’re not horribly recognizable, and they seem a convenient way of ignoring a country’s past. They also represent the white winters and green summers of the state.. Michigan has a complex coat of arms that includes a deer, a bear, an eagle, a man with a rifle waving while standing on a beach, and two Latin inscriptions. The new batch of flags have a sleeker, more minimalist approach to its predecessors, with a consistent red, white and blue colour scheme. Most American citizens will be familiar with their state flag, which adorn on the walls of city halls, state buildings and elsewhere. Here's my attempt to right this problem, using state nicknames as a guide. It has to go. Across the second half of the 20th century, many states redesigned their flags to omit or minimize these symbols, although several states, such as Alabama, Arkansas, and Florida, still have subtle references, such as the red St. Andrew's Cross (saltire). The octogon derives from the symbol of Nicosia, the capital, and ultimately comes from the shape of its walls. Washington State flag redesign by Luismanuel1995. Alabama’s flag really isn’t that bad—but it’s not distinctive at all. Creative Bloq is supported by its audience. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Let’s face it, most US state flags are ugly. Creative Bloq is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. The flags and seals of the 50 states vary greatly in quality and style, lacking both cohesion and a semblance of stylistic standards. (Admittedly, Texans can be a little obnoxious about it...but that’s another issue altogether.) Missouri’s flags is one of those frustrating flags that, although it’s overcomplicated and awful, actually contains a good flag within it. It’s a clean and uncomplicated design that reflects the state well. The beehive is taken from the current flag, but enlarged and stylized. Would a more unified approach to flag design encourage a more unified politic? Hence, a simple but vibrant flag that could easily be used. I’m keeping this flag the way it is. Also, I restricted myself … And of course the dramatic masks are for the festival that makes this small town known up and down the Pacific coast. The crescent and palmetto aren’t too complicated, and they can be recognized from afar. State seal. Arkansas’s flag, with its red field and white stars on blue lines, is another blatant attempt to sneak in Confederate symbolism. It is, after all, the “Evergreen State”. Blue represents the waters of the puget sound and columbia river. My main objection to it is the attempt to sneak in Confederate colors: the red field, the white stars on blue, and the white fimbriation. It’s actually based on the coat of arms of the Washington family (as is the flag of Washington D.C.), honoring one of our Founding Fathers and a man who voluntarily chose to step down from power. Cities usually have better flags than states, but a couple of them still need some work... Ashland is a lovely little community in southern Oregon (where I lived briefly), best known for its annual Shakespeare festival. However it still has writing, and the yellow-on-white scheme makes it very hard to identify from a distance. To this flag I’ve added a fourteenth star to the deliberately irregular constellation, representing Vermont’s position as the fourteenth state. The eight-pointed star pattern in the center represents the sovereignty of an independent Cypriot state. I’ve also made its points needle-sharp, referencing another famous landmark, the Space Needle. The center of the arch is, of course, the keystone in state colors. The flag should try to incorporate history of some sort, to tell the story of the place it represents. Hence, a design that combines the new and old that live side-by-side in Florida. I’m not happy with the red and white pieces of this flag being used by Maryland secessionists during the Civil War...but at least it’s not the Confederate Battle Flag. karnell.weebly.com. Back to Gallery. As of right now, the State of Mississippi is the only U.S. State with no flag. But the eight shields represent the eight Lords Proprietor, who together funded the colony. Their flag stays. The state motto “Sic Semper Tyrannis” (“Thus Always to Tyrants”) reflects this. For my redesign, I wanted to incorporate both Colorado’s mountains, and its name, meaning “colored” or “colorful”. Hence this version of the flag, with the brown triangles representing the mountains and the starred red gemstone in the center. My redesign makes it obvious that the cross is the Spanish one, the Cross of Burgundy. It’s debatable whether or not it really has any secret Confederate symbolism. 1284 x 1200 png 293kB. The pine tree has long been a symbol of New England, and is still on Massachusetts’ naval flag. Virginia’s flag at least has some history behind it. More than half of US state flags feature a blank field (majority blue) with some sort of detailed state seal in the center. Its simple design has historical meaning: the colors are borrowed from the Spanish flag, and the native design alludes to New Mexico’s strong native community. But Ed Mitchell has decided to redesign all 50 U.S. state flags. The flag should be relatively simple—absolutely no state seals or otherwise overly-ornate designs, and lettering will be kept to a minimum. Update: I was looking through a catalog of face masks last night and there were a few that were of flags. Tennessee has one of the better flags, with its unique three-star design (representing the major regions of the state) using bold colors. Florida: state seal on red saltire. The flag is mostly blue for the sky, with the purple mountains that give Montana its name. This makes South Carolina’s flag look so much like the flag of an Islamic country, that would be perfectly at home on the Arabian peninsula. It’s an attempt to redesign a lot of flags of the world: especially US state flags, that are so often just a state seal thrown up on a blue seal. Bad design. 25 redesigned New Jersey state flags. Well, at least this one isn’t that state seal on blue? So I took that and ran with it. The orca is a popular symbol for the native tribes and is a native mammal to the area This is a flag that I think New Yorkers could be proud of. This is poor flag design in action. My rework combines the state colors of yellow and black with the bee motif used by the Mormon settlers, representing industry, hard work, and community. 25 ideas for a new NJ state flag. Thus, I’ve replaced these with the state colors of orange and white, and made the overall symbols a little larger and bolder. Unfortunately, a lot of flags are not well designed—especially state flags. There was a problem. Look closely at the coat of arms. Blue field. Visit our corporate site. And the dagger through the crown keeps the old theme of Virginia’s opposition to tyrants and monarchs. Surprising but true. The group pored through thousands of designs in 2020 before landing on … The Nebraska state capitol was the site of a truly embarrassing screw up: it flew upside down for ten days in 2017, and no one noticed. Gallery: 25 ideas for a new NJ state flag. What do you think of these flag designs? I tried to keep the original color schemes intact as best as possible, occasionally having to dip into historical flags or alternates as inspiration. That’s what this page is about. Alaska’s flag is already decent—but the eight stars just don’t stand out very well. My family has a history living on the Navajo Reservation. Designer Ed Mitchell gives America's state flags a more unified look. Until now, Mississippi has kept its Confederate battle flag on the state flag. Here is a distinctive state flag that would be easily recongizable. It’s there taunting you, if you just squint your eyes enough! The flag should be one that a proud resident would want to purchase and fly themselves. Updated Jan 17, 2019; Posted Nov 24, 2015 . Louisiana is unique among U.S. states in that it has a much more of a French connection. The best power banks deals: Anker, Maxoak and RAVPower devices at low prices, The North Face in hot water over logo design dispute, New Warner Bros logo is not what we were expecting, Premiere Pro tutorials: Master the top video editing software, Pfizer tries to inject some life into its logo (but does it succeed? The top and bottom stripes of the flag represent the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, respectively. Actually, my design shown here was a bit of a gimme. Long time lurker, first time poster here. It can be quite hard to make out from far away. It’s an attempt to redesign a lot of flags of the world: especially US state flags, that are so often just a state seal thrown up on a blue seal. The result is distinctive and could be easily recognized from afar. Instead, I went with a water theme. If the flag is already good, I won’t hesitate to say so. It looks too much like a sports logo. What do you think of the results? The diagonal white stripes (making a V) are for peace. The most prominent symbol, the snow-capped peak, references Nevada's name in Spanish ("snowy," referring to the Sierra Nevada). The blue stripes on either side represent Puget Sound and Lake Washington, which border Seattle to the west and east. San José (Yes, I like putting the accent over the e.) is the city where I grew up. ed mitchell gives 50 US state flags a unified redesign. I redesigned (most of) the US state flags. White represents the eternal blanket of clouds that cover the state. Satanic Temple to sue Mississippi if God is printed on redesigned state flag. I was inspired by the redesign of the world flags by u/EleanorCatherine, and wanted to do the US state flags. The copper color represents the copper mined here, from whence Cyprus derives its name. I approached this by putting the white cottonball shape on a black triangle: white for the cotton, but black to remember the hundreds of thousands of African Americans that Alabama enslaved. 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