Personal Interest

Vexillology

Vexillology is the study of the history, symbolism and usage of flags or, by extension, any interest in flags in general. The word is a synthesis of the Latin word vexillum (which refers to a kind of square flag which was carried by Roman cavalry) and the Greek suffix -logia ("study"). The first known usage of the word vexillology was in 1959. A person who studies flags is a vexillologist, one who designs flags is a vexillographer, and the art of designing flags is called vexillography. One who is a hobbyist or general admirer of flags is a vexillophile.

Whitney Smith Jr.
(February 26, 1940 – November 17, 2016)

Father of Vexillology

The flag of NAVA

	Five (5) Basic Principles of Good Flag Design According to NAVA	Good	Bad
1.	Keep It Simple. The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory.
2.	Use Meaningful Symbolism. The flag's images, colors, or patterns should relate to what it symbolizes.
3.	Use 2 or 3 Basic Colors. Limit the number of colors on the flag to three which contrast well and come from the standard color set.
4.	No Lettering or Seals. Never use writing of any kind or an organization's seal.
5.	Be Distinctive or Be Related. Avoid duplicating other flags, but use similarities to show connections.

My Personal Interest

Vexillology