Seattle Flag Redesign: the Hill & Mountain Swallowtail
(2018)
A swallowtail is a type of flag with a cutout on the right "fly" side, typically used on maritime flags. I used the swallowtail shape to reflect Seattle's seafaring history.
The teal is taken directly from the current flag, and represents the Seattle skies and waters, as well as the Indigenous history of the city.
The white represents the mountains surrounding the city, as well as the bright future brought by Seattleites.
The green represents the hills of Seattle and the natural beauty of the city.
The white represents the mountains surrounding the city, as well as the bright future brought by Seattleites.
The green represents the hills of Seattle and the natural beauty of the city.
I'm honored that this design has been recognized by the Seattle Times during their unofficial design contest!
I have lived in Seattle for most of my life, and am inspired by the beauty that surrounds us every day. Hopefully I was able to capture it in an elegant flag design that my fellow Seattleites could be proud of!
