Re: Conlang Flag Design

Arnt Richard Johansen wrote:

> On Mon, 30 Aug 2004, Adrian Morgan (aka Flesh-eating Dragon) wrote:
>
> > Right, it's time to take this seriously.
Yes.  My first thought was that the colors ought to be those of the
Lithuanian flag, whatever they are...but never mind :-).
> >
> > I've drawn a (very) rough sketch of a flag, based on the following
> > ideas and considerations:
> >
> > [Here's the sketch:
> > <http://www.netyp.com/member/dragon/temp/conlangflagidea.png>]
> >
> > Anyway, this is a very rough sketch of an idea, which is provided so
> > that it can be discussed, developed and improved through collective
> > input. What do you think?
>
> I think it looks somewhat too busy.
>
> I also dislike the golden faces. People in flags are generally not a good
> idea. When I look at your faces, I get the impression of some sightless
> idols from an ancient, long-forgotten temple that are spewing out some
> kind of indeterminate tape. I don't get any immediate impression of
> language.
Sorry to say, I agree.  The "faces" and "tongues" are a bit cartoonish, and
look rather like sperms....  In any case, if purple is used, then their
black tongues won't show up, will they?

How about lion heads, or dragon/griffin heads, with tongues protruding and
looping around toward the center, where they could finish up at either side
of a Celtic knot (or other) design?  Perhaps a (black?) star, in left-handed
hommage à Zamenhof. In that case both heads/tongues could be gold. I'm sure
there are stock images of such heads; the tongues would have to be enhanced
manually, though.

IIRC Marc Pasquin, who contributes alot to IB/Conculture, is very
knowledgeable about vexillology, and might help; if I remember aright, he's
involved with the Flags of the World website.

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