The American Marketing Association - Lincoln Chapter and Lincoln Young Professionals Group announced on Monday the final results of ReFlag Lincoln, a contest to redesign the City of Lincoln flag. A resolution to adopt the design was introduced at Monday’s City Council meeting by Council Chair James Michael Bowers. The City Council will vote on the adoption of the new flag on Jan. 24.
“I couldn’t be happier with the results of the contest to redesign Lincoln’s flag,” said Bowers. “The new design is modern and fresh and reflects all the qualities of Lincoln that we want to celebrate and showcase to the rest of the world.”
The winning flag, entitled All Roads Lead to Lincoln, was created by Ed Mejia, a local creative director, art director and graphic designer. His design was selected by a committee from a pool of over 190 submissions from the public.
According to Mejia, the teal, navy, and gold flag includes art-deco style design, inspired by architecture and Native artwork displayed inside the Nebraska State Capitol. The intersecting lines capture the interconnection of technology, agriculture, and commerce that have drawn people to Lincoln. The beacon in the center symbolizes hope and optimism, as well as Lincoln’s reputation as a safe harbor for those seeking to make our community their home.
“I began the process of designing a submission for Lincoln’s next city flag by reflecting on the emotions I felt when I drove into town the first time”, said Mejia. “Lincoln rises up out of the horizon, beaming with a sense of hope and optimism that is shared by both lifelong residents and recent refugees.”
Other recognizable imagery in the design include a sunrise, the State Capitol building, and an aerial view of the traditional center of town (the star located at 13th and O Street). The teal green is a nod to Lincoln’s verdant tapestry of parks, trails, trees, and green spaces – and the home of the Arbor Day Foundation. The deep blue represents groundwater aquifer, an abundant and valuable natural resource significant to our region. The warm gold represents a bright future and a place where all are warmly welcomed.
TreeKiid wrote: Wed Jan 12, 2022 9:14 am
I love the Art Deco motif it has in what I am sure is a nod to the capitol building
This is a beautiful flag
Also I was shocked to see the Trixie pfp lmao
Wait there are more gays around than I thought?
Momma, we run the world, but around here some just camouflage in a beanie and a flannel lol. Also I wouldn’t be surprised if we never saw Denise Richards again
Honestly I’d love if Omaha did a design competition similar to Lincoln. The Omaha Flag is a nice design, but I’m curious what else people could come up with.
Honestly I’d love if Omaha did a design competition similar to Lincoln. The Omaha Flag is a nice design, but I’m curious what else people could come up with.
This one they kept trying to push a couple years ago looks like a pride flag for Teletubbies
Honestly I’d love if Omaha did a design competition similar to Lincoln. The Omaha Flag is a nice design, but I’m curious what else people could come up with.
This one they kept trying to push a couple years ago looks like a pride flag for Teletubbies
I just found out what this flag was a few weeks ago.
And I love it. I would love for that to be the official Omaha flag.
It's simple, it looks great, and it is iconic IMO.
The Lincoln one is nice. But it's too busy, and overly complicated IMO.
The Nebraska State Flag really needs an overhaul though.
But at the end of the day: A flag is just a piece of cloth. I'm happy there are citizens out there willing to make them better, but it isn't at the top of my concerns.
Honestly I’d love if Omaha did a design competition similar to Lincoln. The Omaha Flag is a nice design, but I’m curious what else people could come up with.
This one they kept trying to push a couple years ago looks like a pride flag for Teletubbies
I just found out what this flag was a few weeks ago.
And I love it. I would love for that to be the official Omaha flag.
It's simple, it looks great, and it is iconic IMO.
The Lincoln one is nice. But it's too busy, and overly complicated IMO.
The Nebraska State Flag really needs an overhaul though.
But at the end of the day: A flag is just a piece of cloth. I'm happy there are citizens out there willing to make them better, but it isn't at the top of my concerns.
I have one flying on my porch and have gotten quite a few compliments on it.
