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Good Flag, Bad Flag: How to Design a Great Flag is a vexillological reference book, compiled by Ted Kaye and published by the North American Vexillological Association. The book influenced many cities and towns to change or adopt their own flag.
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Subject | Vexillology |
| Genre | Reference work |
| Publisher | North American Vexillological Association |
Flag design principles
The book outlines 5 guidelines on how to make a good flag, which it states as the following:
- "Keep It Simple: A flag should be simple enough that a child can draw it from memory."
- "Use Meaningful Symbolism: The flag’s images, colors, or patterns should relate to what it symbolizes."
- "Use 2 or 3 Basic Colors: Limit the number of colors on the flag to three which contrast well and come from the standard color set."
- "No Lettering or Seals: Never use writing of any kind or an organization’s seal."
- "Be Distinctive or Be Related: Avoid duplicating other flags, but use similarities to show connection."