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Design a new flag for yourself or your community with the help of our expert advice.

Hints and tips

Start with some essential hints and tips:

1: keep it simple

  • the flag should be simple enough for a child to draw from memory

2: use meaningful symbolism

  • use elements, colours and patterns that relate to what the flag symbolises

3: use two or three basic colours

  • choose from the standard colour set: red, orange, yellow, green, light blue, dark blue, purple, black and white
  • choose colours that contrast well: yellow and white work well on any other colour and vice versa

4: avoid lettering, badges, seals or coats of arms

  • BUT do use element(s) from a relevant coat of arms as symbols on the flag

5: be distinctive or be related

  • don’t duplicate other flags BUT do use similarities to show connections

6: consider the effect of height and wind

  • remember your design must remain visible when flying from a high pole AND in variable winds

More detailed guidance

The new flag for Moray at its first raising