This thesis explores the ways in which flag designs have impacted different communities of people on the city, county, state, and national levels. Topics of discussion include the importance of a flag to a group of people, the five design principles that go into making a well-designed flag, how different U.S. communities have already successfully changed their flag, and why a nationwide flag overhaul could be beneficial to modern American society.
This thesis also has a creative portion that takes a closer look into the designs of Indiana’s city and county flags. Based upon my research into the five principles of good flag design, I rate and critique several of Indiana’s existing city and county flags, design new flags for select Indiana counties and Muncie neighborhoods, and redesign the Muncie flag.Honors CollegeThesis (B.?
