Check out the winning designs and honorable mentions in our Fun With Flags contest!

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Background of the Flag Design Contest
3. Winners Announcement
   1. First Place: Spanish Estonian Union Flag
   2. Second Place: United Korea Flag
   3. Third Place: Norwegian Swedish Union Flag
   4. Fourth Place: Malta Cypress Union Flag
   5. Fifth Place: Greece Turkey Union Flag
4. Honorable Mentions
   1. Cypress Greece Union Flag
   2. Icelandic Greenland Union Flag
   3. Flags by Francis
5. Other Finalists
6. Conclusion
7. Future Contests
8. FAQs

Winners and Honorable Mentions of the Flag Design Contest

The flag design contest aimed to pick two countries and design a flag that would represent them both. With over 400 entries, the finalists were selected and put up for a vote on the Instagram page. The winners and honorable mentions of the contest have been announced, showcasing the creativity and talent of the participants.

First Place: Spanish Estonian Union Flag

The winning flag design received 82 votes and showcased an awesome striped design that represented the union of Spain and Estonia. Despite not being mandatory for the hypothetical unions to make sense territorially, this design by Jonas combined Spain's red and gold with Estonia's black, white, and blue. The small stripes in the flag added a unique and cool pattern that is not commonly seen in flags.

Second Place: United Korea Flag

With 69 votes, the second-place winner was Kyle's design for a united Korea. The flag featured a white field with symbols in black, purple, orange, red, and yellow, representing heaven, earth, and humanity, respectively. The multicolored symbol in the center was the Korean version of a Yin Yang and symbolized the coming together of the two nations. The design also showcased crescent shapes, symbolizing the union of the people and their similarities.

Third Place: Norwegian Swedish Union Flag

The third-place winner was the flag design of a Norwegian Swedish union, receiving 65 votes. The flag represented a Scandinavian union, leaving out Denmark but potentially including Finland as well. The design brought a new style to Nordic flags, using four colors and making them fit together perfectly. It showcased the harmonious relationship between the Nordic countries.

Fourth Place: Malta Cypress Union Flag

Daniel's flag design for a Malta Cypress union received 60 votes, securing fourth place. The union of these two islands represented a federation of Mediterranean islands. The blue background symbolized the Mediterranean Sea, the yellow stripe represented the golden shores of both island nations, and a white dove with an olive branch represented freedom and independence. The Maltese cross united the two nations historically, and Cyprus was represented in copper color, while Malta was shown in red.

Fifth Place: Greece Turkey Union Flag

Eren's flag design for a united Greece and Turkey received 57 votes, earning fifth place in the contest. The flag featured a mixture of patterns and colors, showcasing the combination of Greek blue and Turkish red. While it is unlikely that the two countries would accept this union due to their intense rivalry, the flag design brought harmony to the design with its use of symbols and patterns.

Honorable Mentions

There were several honorable mentions among the finalists that showcased exceptional creativity and design. These flags, while they did not secure a top-ranking position, deserve recognition for their outstanding submission.

One of the honorable mentions is the Cyprus Greece Union Flag in dark tones, made by Brazo Mapper. It displayed a visually stunning design that captures attention. Another notable flag design was the Icelandic Greenland Union by Ethan, also referred to as the North Atlantic Union. This design creatively incorporated the patterns of Greenland into the Icelandic flag, representing the two islands effectively.

Additionally, a contestant named Francis submitted 31 flags to the contest, displaying incredible design skills. While only one submission was considered for the contest, Francis' flags for various countries, including Hungary and Slovakia, Cuba and Jamaica, and Sweden and Latvia, were all impressively designed.

Conclusion

The flag design contest showcased the immense creativity and talent of participants from around the world. The winning flag designs and honorable mentions demonstrated the ability to combine symbols, colors, and patterns to represent the union of two countries. The contest not only celebrated the art of flag design but also highlighted the shared values and aspirations that can unite nations.

Future Contests

Although this flag design contest may not have achieved the same level of success as the previous edition, there is potential for a third edition in the future. The enthusiasm and passion demonstrated by the participants are commendable, and their submissions deserve recognition.

Stay tuned for future contests and opportunities to showcase your skills in flag design. Subscribe to the channel to receive updates on upcoming contests and engage in the exciting process of creating visually appealing and meaningful flag designs.

FAQs

Q: How were the winners determined?

A: The winners were determined through a voting process. The finalists' flag designs were posted on the Instagram page, where subscribers had the opportunity to vote for their favorite designs.

Q: Can I submit multiple entries to the contest?

A: No, the contest rules specified that participants could submit only one flag design.

Q: Will there be another flag design contest in the future?

A: While there are no immediate plans for another contest, there is potential for a future edition. Keep an eye out for updates and announcements on future contests.

Q: Can I use symbols and patterns from both countries in the flag design?

A: Yes, participants were encouraged to creatively combine symbols, colors, and patterns from the two countries to represent their union in the flag design.

Q: How many submissions were received for the flag design contest?

A: Over 400 entries were submitted for the flag design contest, showcasing the widespread interest and participation in the contest.