Winner Announced for New Unofficial Boulder Flag Design

Request for Proposals (RFP) for New Unofficial Boulder Municipal Flag Design  Request for Proposals (RFP) for New Unofficial Boulder Municipal Flag Design Issued By: Museum of Boulder Submission Deadline: Friday, April 24 at midnight (MT) Prize: $500 for Winning Design Introduction The Museum of Boulder is inviting designers, artists, and community members to submit proposals for a new unofficial municipal flag that will represent the city’s identity, culture, and values. The flag will serve as a symbol of our shared heritage and innovative spirit. With this initiative we hope to inspire dialogue about our heritage, identity, and history and invite artists and community members to showcase their own perspectives on how this community represents ourselves to the world. We are looking for a design that is simple, meaningful, and distinctive, with the potential to become a proud and recognizable symbol for Boulder. The winning design will receive a cash prize of $500. Design Guidelines The Museum of Boulder encourages creativity and originality, but submissions must adhere to the “Five Principles of a Good Flag” from The North American Vexillological Association as outlined below: Keep It Simple The design should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory. Avoid overly complicated patterns or imagery that are difficult to reproduce. Use Meaningful Symbolism The flag’s design should incorporate images, colors, or patterns that meaningfully relate to Boulder’s identity, history, or values. Consider how the flag represents our community, our environment, and our shared vision for the future. Use 2 or 3 Basic Colors Limit the number of colors used in the design to no more than three. These colors should contrast well and come from the standard color set (e.g., red, blue, yellow, green, black, white). Avoid overly complex color schemes that may detract from the flag’s clarity and recognizability. No Lettering or Seals The design should not include any text, names, or organizational seals. The flag should be purely visual in nature, relying on imagery and color alone to convey its meaning. Be Distinctive or Be Related The design should be distinctive and easily identifiable, avoiding similarities with other flags. However, subtle similarities to other flags that highlight connections to shared values or heritage are acceptable. Eligibility This competition is open to individuals and teams, including designers, students, and community members. No professional design experience is required to participate, but all submissions must adhere to the guidelines listed above. Submission Requirements Proposals must include the following: Flag Design A digital rendering or drawing of the flag design with a standard 3:5 flag ratio. Submissions should be in JPEG, PNG, or PDF format. Design Explanation A brief (no more than 300 words) explanation of the symbolism and meaning behind the flag design. This should explain how the de...