Designing a flag
Guiding Principles of Flag Design
Our free, definitive guide to what makes a flag work.
Free to view or download, our Guiding Principles of Flag Design are full of best-practice advice for every flag designer.
What the guide covers
Covering terminology, basics, colour, structure, devices and symbolism, the guide suggests elements that tend to work well and those that do not.
It does not include aesthetic appeal, however, and there are many successful rule-breakers.
The flag of South Africa and the Pride Flag, for example, both use multiple colours to great effect.
So enjoy your designing, have confidence in your flag, and do whatever you feel works best.
Want the short version first? Start with our hints and tips.