Re: New Zealand to hold a referendum in 2016 to change the national fl
So, would you say you're "kind of a flaggy"?
New Zealand to hold a referendum in 2016 to change the national flag
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Re: New Zealand to hold a referendum in 2016 to change the national fl
Depends on the situation. Give me the right wind, and watch me soar.
Depends on the situation. Give me the right wind, and watch me soar.
Re: New Zealand to hold a referendum in 2016 to change the national fl
Okay now I'm remembering Meryl Streep as Lindy Chamberlain saying in a NZ accent,
"I like black."
Okay now I'm remembering Meryl Streep as Lindy Chamberlain saying in a NZ accent,
"I like black."
Re: New Zealand to hold a referendum in 2016 to change the national fl
The 5 Basic Principles of Flag Design
1. Keep It Simple
The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory…
2. Use Meaningful Symbolism
The flag’s images, colors, or patterns should relate to what it symbolizes…
3. Use 2–3 Basic Colors
Limit the number of colors on the flag to three, which contrast well and come from the standard color set…
4. No Lettering or Seals
Never use writing of any kind or an organization’s seal…
5. Be Distinctive or Be Related
Avoid duplicating other flags, but use similarities to show connections…
From http://www.nava.org/flag-design/good-flag-bad-flag/5-basic-principles-flag-design
The 5 Basic Principles of Flag Design
1. Keep It Simple
The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory…
2. Use Meaningful Symbolism
The flag’s images, colors, or patterns should relate to what it symbolizes…
3. Use 2–3 Basic Colors
Limit the number of colors on the flag to three, which contrast well and come from the standard color set…
4. No Lettering or Seals
Never use writing of any kind or an organization’s seal…
5. Be Distinctive or Be Related
Avoid duplicating other flags, but use similarities to show connections…
From http://www.nava.org/flag-design/good-flag-bad-flag/5-basic-principles-flag-design
Re: New Zealand to hold a referendum in 2016 to change the national fl
Interesting decision.
Changing of the flag has always been a debate here. If ever happens, I think it should be a new design.
Interesting decision.
Changing of the flag has always been a debate here. If ever happens, I think it should be a new design.
Re: New Zealand to hold a referendum in 2016 to change the national fl
I agree but they should have mention the Rule of Tincture, which is actually from heraldry but should work on vexillology, too: "metal should not be put on metal, nor colour on colour", which means that light colours (mostly yellow and white) should be not put near each other; the same for dark colours. Of course there are plenty of violations, but it's still a good piece of advice for flag design.
Re: New Zealand to hold a referendum in 2016 to change the national fl
Makes sense, you want the colours to contrast with each other and clearly stand out, not blend in and become indistinguishable in poor visibility.
Makes sense, you want the colours to contrast with each other and clearly stand out, not blend in and become indistinguishable in poor visibility.
Re: New Zealand to hold a referendum in 2016 to change the national fl
I think NZ should have a green background, because it is all lush and green over there and in the middle there should be a massive pineapple lump.
I think NZ should have a green background, because it is all lush and green over there and in the middle there should be a massive pineapple lump.