How to Create a Flag Design

When thinking of an organization, it's their flag that usually comes to mind. Its shapes, colors, and characters are the clearest representation of a group, whether it's a club, school, brand, country, or even a movement.

So, if you want to show the world what your organization is all about, you'd need to carefully lay out its flag. To help you out, here's a quick tutorial on how to do it.

Choose a Shape

The first step in creating your flag is deciding on a shape. The most typical ones are square and rectangular because it's the easiest to cut out and create a design from. But, that doesn't mean these are your only options. You can use any shape, like triangles, as long as you can hang it.

Also, when choosing a shape, you should consider what your flag will be used for. For example, college and national league sports use triangular pennants. On the other hand, custom flags in 3x5 are best for brands and group banners. 

Plot Your Design

Your next step is to arrange the visual elements. If you're having trouble coming up with anything, you can look at another flag and mimic their usage of symmetry, stripes, or concepts for your design.

Keep in mind that the elements behind a flag have meaning. One way of applying this to your own design is by symbolizing what your organization does. For example, if it's for a camping club, you can incorporate the shape of a tent or a mountain. 

Lastly, make sure that it's unique. Even if you're incorporating designs from different flags, yours should have a clear distinction to give your organization individuality.  

Apply Colors

Color does 2 things; not only does it make your flag visually appealing, but it also strengthens what it symbolizes.

When applying color, it's recommended to only use 2 to 4 shades. Doing so allows the core meaning behind your flag to stand out while also making it easily distinguishable.

To give you some ideas on what to use, the following are the most common colors and what they symbolize.

·        Blue: Water, loyalty, freedom, and patriotism

·        Red: Strength, courage, heart, and blood

·        White: Peace, purity, snow, and holiness

·        Yellow: Sun, stars, wealth, and luck

·        Green: Plants, agriculture, and nature

·        Orange: Light, energy, vibrance, the fruit

·        Pink: Feminism

·        Violet: Royalty