It's a Grand New Flag

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Kevin Wade & Jennifer Katcha of Planet Propaganda • Madison

'One of our favorite flags is Arizona’s. It has a feeling about it that represents the state well instead of being crammed with tons of outdated symbolism like many of the state flags. But, where Arizona is about the sun, Wisconsin is about the land. The stripes represent the rich farmlands of our state. Wisconsin’s slogan, ‘FORWARD,’ anchors the design. It seems a fitting thought, and shows optimism— like most folks here in Wisconsin. We ringed 30 stars around the focal point of the flag to represent Wisconsin being the 30th state in the union. The green and blue are obvious nods to the great outdoors, the lakes and sky, and of course the prairie and farmlands.'

Georgia

Scott Banks et al. of Banks Albers Design • Atlanta

'The project was much harder than we thought. It was very tempting to make a sharp statement, or some social comment. But in the end we felt a positive statement that uses historical reference was the best route. Through discussions we found it interesting that two of the most significant experiences of Georgia's history started with the same word. The Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement. Each was fighting for individual rights—although, ironically, one for the rights to oppress others and one to prevent such oppression. We felt the images of the cannon and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (born in Atlanta), though reflecting upon the past, will always affect the future of Georgia and of the U.S. The 13 stars pay homage to the original colonies and the fourth is largest, marking Georgia’s place in signing the Declaration of Independence.'

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