Why the UN Flag is a Bit Bad

A look at the shortcomings and strengths of the United Nations Flag.

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Sources and Further Reading:
Based on "Branding the United Nations" and "World Flag Encyclopedia"

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[Tapakapa]

I would never have associated my flag version with either crosswalks or prison bars. Quite a revelation.
See, this is exactly why films have test screenings.

[wakey]

The problem with your new design is it now looks like jail bars.

[chiantozzo]

"The UN flag has a bland design"
*Puts 4 rectangulars on a light blue background*

[ZephyrusMapping]

>Man claims the UN flag is obvious and bland
>Proceeds to change the harmonious-looking icon with a bunch of bars

[Captain-Axeman]

I disagree completely, the UN flag is easily reconicable for anyone whom knows what it looks like from a distance. And pretty unique in color in addition.

If anything, just remove the land from the globe and make it be a globe grid earth.

I think you could improve the flag a lot by replacing the map projection with a stylized globe like this 🌐

[MrSockez]

I feel the issue with putting the color on the background rather than the pillars is that it creates this illusion of the 4 pillars of freedom being drained of color and then locked behind blue prison bars.

[tritanicwolf]

HOLY MOLY A EDUCATIONAL YOUTUBER WHO SITES THIER SOURCES. Good on ya.

[tverdyznaqs]

I see your point, but consider this: the current UN emblem looks friendlier than the 4 pillars thing because it's pleasant and round while the pillars are are very angular and almost intimidating looking. Also, the symbolism is way too obscure and abstract for the general population cuz like everyvone knows about the continents, but the 4 basic freedoms is straight up nerd shit lol

[omnominus]

I disagree. Yes, the emblem is kind of difficult to deduce from a distance. But the stark contrast of the coloration (blue and white), which is only shared by one other nation, is more than enough to denote the flag of the United Nations. Also, you oversimplify the flag by removing the world map and replacing it with abstract bars. A flag is to be simple, yes, but it should also be meaningful and indicative of the entity it represents. A world map clearly identifies to anyone, regardless of language, that this flag represents a global organization. Four bars are much more abstract, and meaning is much harder to deduce. I insist that the simplicity of colors makes up for the complexity of the world map, rounding out into what is arguably one of the most easily identified flags in the entire world.

[elios-]

This is feeling like a cgp gray fever dream

[robertbalazslorincz]

*"UN: Involved in Peace"*

imagine that line but without a colon

[djdjukic]

The UN flag breaks some rules of flag design, but abides by the most important one: if it works, screw the rules. And it works!

[mvemjsunp]

Current design isn't perfect but your alternative is worse

[acasualcactus]

Does anybody know the name of the tune at the end of the video?

[ATFprdepartment]

Gotta love the UN’s bright blue colors being used as a “shoot here” icon on peacekeepers’s helmets, completely negating camouflage and providing no protection for UN troops

[aktuellyattee]

The honor flag with the blue and white looks like a corporate logo.

[orangvii]

„The honor flag is simple and iconic“
Is it bad that I never knew it existed?

[edifine]

The problem with your new design is that it looks like a barcode you would scan at the supermarket.

[Skylla]

New here, love the fact, that you actually suggested something! :D