Ted Kaye, a vexillologist, or person who studies flags, calls it a “seal on a bedsheet” — an unflattering term for a flag design in vexillology circles — and said Illinois needs a rebrand.

Five Guiding Principles of Flag Design. To start with, “You can’t please everybody,” Mr. Kaye said. So is it worth it to attempt a redesign?

Design a Minnesota state flag that can inspire, unite. The current version is outdated and muddled, and a much-needed redo is underway. By Editorial Board. September 6, 2023 at 10:35PM.

It’s advice he and other design experts hope the Illinois Flag Commission will take to heart as it forges ahead with the contest to pick a new flag to represent the state.. Through Feb. 14 ...