The OKC Flag Project

Every Great City Deserves a Great Flag

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We can do better.
We're living in the golden age of Oklahoma City. Our renaissance has been noticed worldwide and chronicled in publications such as the New York Times, National Geographic, and Forbes. It's an inclusive city with unique art districts, diverse entertainment, miles of trails, riverfront attractions, world class museums, multiple street festivals, excellent restaurants, revitalized city neighborhoods . . . but its flag is uninspired. Why? It's merely the city seal on a white background.  Ted Kaye outlined what makes a great flag in his Good Flag, Bad Flag. One of the cardinal sins of flag design is to use a seal. City seals look good on letterhead, but they're impossible to make out on top of a flagpole. A great flag should be easily recognized from afar. Ours isn't, but we can fix that.
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Welcome to the OKC Flag Project

TL;DR: Our flag is not good. Watch this video to find out why.

What makes a good flag?

​Keep it Simple

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Chicago, IL
​The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory.
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Use Meaningful Symbolism

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Atlanta
The flag’s images, colors, or patterns should relate to what it symbolizes.​
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Use Two or Three Basic Colors

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Hampton Roads, Virginia
Limit the number of colors on the flag to three which contrast well.
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No Lettering or Seals

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Milwaukee

Be Distinctive or Be Related

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Portland, Oregon
Never use writing of any kind or an organization’s seal.
Avoid duplicating other flags, but use similarities to show connections.
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The OKC Flag Project is not officially affiliated with the City of Oklahoma City (but it could be).
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