New Orlando Flag

[JFW657]

True, it doesn't quite live up (or down as it were) to the standard of simplicity set forth in the design contest rules, but it's not all that complex either. It reflects downtown Orlando's most iconic symbol and the color scheme is nice. 

Close enough for me.

[popsiclebrandon]

It just looks like a lactating nipple. Joke flag.

[spenser1058]

1 minute ago, popsiclebrandon said:

It just looks like a lactating nipple. Joke flag.

Oh my.

[TRENCH]

issa no for me

[bqknight]

I like it. Not my first choice but it makes sense. Like the color changes and it's smart incorporating the fountain. I'm good. 

[orlandoguy]

I'm a thumbs down. Folks got "new flag" mixed up with "logo". The City can (and should) have the Lake Eola fountain plastered all over street signs, sides of city vehicles, stationery, digital media, etc. It's an enduring symbol residents are proud of. However, that doesn't mean it belongs on a flag ... just my 2 cents.

[JFW657]

I kinda think that in this case, "flag" and "logo" are one in the same and meant to be so.

[WAJAS]

I still think the Swans are more distinctly Orlando than the fountain, but whatever.  This is still a vast improvement.

[orlandoguy]

I still think the Swans are more distinctly Orlando than the fountain, but whatever.  This is still a vast improvement.

If there's one thing everyone can agree on, it's that the new proposed design is better than the old one! [emoji847]

[spenser1058]

And it's official:

https://m.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2017/07/24/orlando-meet-your-new-city-flag

(From Orlando Weekly)

[dcluley98]

I dislike this even more now. Way too much going on. Hmmmm.

[spenser1058]

Although I concur with Patty's point about the logo (I don't like it much, either, but how many versions of the fountain are we going to have? talk about clutter), the final version and the additional color is growing on me.

My favorite thing is that it was done by someone local who's involved in the community (the article notes he's also done work for Mills/50.)

From the Sentinel:

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/political-pulse/os-orlando-new-flag-city-council-vote-final-20170721-story.htmli

[JFW657]

The only thing I don't really like about it is the spray from the fountain. Looks odd.

Other than that, I've come to like it with the new color scheme.

That's what it needed.

[popsiclebrandon]

The more I see it the worse it gets for me. Glad Patty had some sense to vote against it.