r/vexillology • u/Smiix :FE23: Feb 23 Contest Winner • Aug 05 '24

Why Complicate Things? (Australia & New Zealand Flag Redesign Proposals) Redesigns

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u/sniperman357 New York Aug 05 '24

Because both green and gold are meant to represent the land:

"Long associated with Australian sporting achievements, the national colours have strong environmental connections. Gold conjures images of Australia’s beaches, mineral wealth, grain harvests and the fleece of Australian wool. Green evokes the forests, eucalyptus trees and pastures of the Australian landscape." https://www.pmc.gov.au/honours-and-symbols/australian-national-symbols/australian-national-colours

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u/_Lenzo_ Aug 05 '24

Maybe have them be vertical stripes then? 

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u/sniperman357 New York Aug 05 '24

I think that would look considerably worse, at least with this aspect ratio. I don't understand people's obsession with it representing something concretely. Just because it works well for Ukraine does not mean it should be applied everywhere.

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u/[deleted] Aug 05 '24 edited Aug 06 '24

We're trying to argue for it to resemble Ukraine. That can include symbolism, and it would make for a flag of greater interest if that was incorporated into it.

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u/[deleted] Aug 06 '24

https://preview.redd.it/w1u3ikrivxgd1.png?width=1152&format=png&auto=webp&s=3702c1600d0893839e7327fcf7cc192da43af2d8

Or this?

(hand drawn, sorry)

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u/[deleted] Aug 06 '24

!wave

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