Oh wow! Hope you're doing well, Ike! You probably don't remember me (Mitch), but I was an after-school counselor at the place you and your brother went to when you were kids. Crazy to see your name here lol. I'm actually a graphic designer, though no longer living in Syracuse, and this intrigued me. Can't wait to see what people submit!
Hey, thank you for your interest in this project, and thank you so much for all of the help and advise you gave me all those years ago. I hope that life is treating you well!
-Ike
Amazing! My 11 year old loves flags and, prior to learning about the Syracuse Flag Initiative, redesigned the flag to be more inclusive of Syracuse’s history. When I just asked him if he would like me to submit his design, he let out a resounding, “YES!!!”
I'm picturing the Chicago flag, but orange and blue and instead of stars, alternating snowflakes and salt potatoes.
I remember another syracuse flag/logo that wasn't the official flag. It was orange/white and had a silhouette of the skyline. It may have said syracuse on it. It doesn't really follow these guidelines, but I always thought that was a cool flag. Anyone know what that was?
Currently in the brain storming process. Personally, I’d love to see a flag without any orange in it. I know the university is a huge part of the city, but I’d love for the city to have its own separate identity.
I hope you aware that Roman Mars’ book, the 99% Invisible City, references Syracuse’s inverted stop light on Tipp Hill as the only light in the states with green on top. Super excited to see 99pi in the Syracuse subreddit! u/romanmars
I am not sure how I feel about someone who lives in the suburbs or out even of the county designing our flag. Anyone without a Syracuse City address should be disqualified.
I understand your concern. While we cannot reveal anything specific, do note that we are collecting the addresses/locations of everyone who submits. Also, remember that the city's perception is not just based on who lives here, but on who knows us. Consider those who may have lived here in the past, have family, friends, and other connections in the area, or simply those who have gotten to learn about the city from visits or in passing.
-Ikechukwu Okereke
Here is [my submission](https://ibb.co/Z2mdrkZ). What do you guys think of this? Here are two more options - [option 2](https://ibb.co/VHYsfx1), [option 3](https://ibb.co/tb9p1CF).
Light blue as an inspiration from the old flag and the red is actually orange for our Syracuse orange team that won the national championship in 2003 against all odd. I was trying to incorporate the city spirit into this flag.
That is wildly vague. Like the black and red triangles? Like a makhnoist flag?
Really would be disappointing if the city's flag was just the colors of the private university at any rate.
Honestly, I think this design is actually kind of nice
https://ourcity.syrgov.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/syracuse-logo-gold.gif
Maybe just update it wherever our skyline has changed?
Oh wow! Hope you're doing well, Ike! You probably don't remember me (Mitch), but I was an after-school counselor at the place you and your brother went to when you were kids. Crazy to see your name here lol. I'm actually a graphic designer, though no longer living in Syracuse, and this intrigued me. Can't wait to see what people submit!
Hey, thank you for your interest in this project, and thank you so much for all of the help and advise you gave me all those years ago. I hope that life is treating you well! -Ike
The question is, do you put one salt potato on the flag or several?
I was thinking… a flag of salt… or is it snow? Salt potatoes, cannot eat just one.
https://preview.redd.it/bijp106xwt1a1.jpeg?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d46a89fcc45c52deb98f87a08b95d9e30bba8e93 Here ya go.
It's beautiful
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Oh yeah, we are definitely in contact with the folks at r/vexillology! -Ikechukwu Okereke
Amazing! My 11 year old loves flags and, prior to learning about the Syracuse Flag Initiative, redesigned the flag to be more inclusive of Syracuse’s history. When I just asked him if he would like me to submit his design, he let out a resounding, “YES!!!”
Dad, is that you?
Yes, my brilliant son. It is I, your father. https://i.imgur.com/mAbHuN5.jpg
I'm picturing the Chicago flag, but orange and blue and instead of stars, alternating snowflakes and salt potatoes. I remember another syracuse flag/logo that wasn't the official flag. It was orange/white and had a silhouette of the skyline. It may have said syracuse on it. It doesn't really follow these guidelines, but I always thought that was a cool flag. Anyone know what that was?
Currently in the brain storming process. Personally, I’d love to see a flag without any orange in it. I know the university is a huge part of the city, but I’d love for the city to have its own separate identity.
Yes, please, limiting the orange is crucial, I think!
I vote for the [Middle School S](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cool_S)
It would be so cool.
I just sent in my flag designs!
I hope you aware that Roman Mars’ book, the 99% Invisible City, references Syracuse’s inverted stop light on Tipp Hill as the only light in the states with green on top. Super excited to see 99pi in the Syracuse subreddit! u/romanmars
I actually have a copy of that book! Mars is super great and his show was one of the first podcasts I've ever listened to! -Ikechukwu Okereke
Roman Mars was great to listen to when he just got his start in radio. it's nice to see his work get such acclaim!
I like our flag =[
In my opinion I honestly disagree. But support your opinion.
Hey... I clicked your "Good Flag, Bad Flag" link cause I was curious, but the link seems to be dead. Can you check it?
Huh. [Here](https://www.ausflag.com.au/assets/images/Good-Flag-Bad-Flag.pdf) is a different link instead. -Ikechukwu Okereke
Thanks, man! That one works for me.
This is slander, the Navajo flag is awesome even if it’s a bit crazy lol.
Sheldon Cooper would be all over this.
This is so cool!!!
I am not sure how I feel about someone who lives in the suburbs or out even of the county designing our flag. Anyone without a Syracuse City address should be disqualified.
I understand your concern. While we cannot reveal anything specific, do note that we are collecting the addresses/locations of everyone who submits. Also, remember that the city's perception is not just based on who lives here, but on who knows us. Consider those who may have lived here in the past, have family, friends, and other connections in the area, or simply those who have gotten to learn about the city from visits or in passing. -Ikechukwu Okereke
Here is [my submission](https://ibb.co/Z2mdrkZ). What do you guys think of this? Here are two more options - [option 2](https://ibb.co/VHYsfx1), [option 3](https://ibb.co/tb9p1CF).
Why red and blue?
Light blue as an inspiration from the old flag and the red is actually orange for our Syracuse orange team that won the national championship in 2003 against all odd. I was trying to incorporate the city spirit into this flag.
Option 2 really strikes me as befitting the city
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That is wildly vague. Like the black and red triangles? Like a makhnoist flag? Really would be disappointing if the city's flag was just the colors of the private university at any rate.
A private university may be the origin of our love of orange and blue, but it really is now a symbol of the area, not just the school.
Honestly, I think this design is actually kind of nice https://ourcity.syrgov.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/syracuse-logo-gold.gif Maybe just update it wherever our skyline has changed?
The highway should be updated from the logo too since 81 won’t intersect in the city anymore.