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This flag is a simple redesign of the current flag of Wyoming but as it is the Cowboy state I decided to make it more Cowboy-y.

The flags colours have been changed from the boring RWB to their official state colours of Brown and Yellow with instead of a Bison in the centre of the flag it is changed to a Sheriff's Badge as it looks a better fit to the state.

Here's a redesign of the Idaho Flag. Idaho's nickname is the Gem State, and its state gem is the Star Garnet (shown), which can only be found in Idaho and India, apparently. The rays are evenly spaced at 30 degrees, and the diagonal rays are twice the length of the vertical, making the fun fact that the ratio is actually irrational at 1:√3. Pretty simple flag, but I think it looks nice when waving, and purple flags are pretty rare.

I just got rid of the seal. It's a well-known fact that the only change needed for this flag is to remove the seal. I posted this early so none of you guys can, HA HA!!! To be fair, I will submit another flag with an original design. I think you guys will like it! ;)

Honestly, while creating this design, I based this flag more on vibes than hard historical facts. I modeled the flag based on other popular Idaho flag redesigns online that use a divided six-point star and burgundy to represent the "Gem State" nickname and Idaho's official state gem, the star garnet, which is highly endemic to the state (they are only found in Idaho and India in high quantities), as well as the state fruit, the huckleberry. More generally, the color, gem, star garnet, and huckleberry symbolism can be generalized to Idaho’s unique rugged and volcanic landscape. The gold speaks directly to Idaho's mining heritage and mineral wealth, and the white suggests that of Idaho's mountains without a literal depiction of said mountains. You could also argue that this design looks Indigenous inspired as well. The star also suggests Idaho as a meeting point or a place of navigation and exploration, fitting with its pioneer history.

Overall, the vibe I'm going for is to depict Idaho as the “Crossroads of the Inland Northwest / Mountain West”—a state shaped by mountains, migration, frontier routes, mineral wealth, and the meeting of landscapes and cultures across the American interior.

A version 2 derivation of a fessy design I've long considered to be close to ideal. This one is a little bit more conventional in layout but with 5 peaked waves for the 5 letters of "IDAHO". Now we have a lower green third to stand for the desire for a Greater Idaho. A middle 1/6th to stand for her rolling gem laden snow covered hills in winter. And an upper dark purple with white 6 pointed star to stand for famous Star Garnet gemstone.

Overview

The design is a symbolic representation of Washington’s diverse geographic landscapes. It pays homage to the old flag design with its green background, updated to a deeper forest green that better reflects the evergreen trees of the Evergreen State. The circular emblem replaces the Washington seal with a simplified representation of the state’s natural elements.

I believe the nature theme is fitting for Washington because it reflects the aspects of the state that Washingtonians take pride in. The clean geometric style is easy to replicate and would translate well to apparel and décor that showcase state pride.

Geographic Diversity - Washington is arguably the most geographically diverse state in the U.S., containing rainforest, desert, three mountain ranges, the second-largest basalt plain in the world, fertile rolling wheat fields, volcanoes, and rugged Pacific beaches.

History - Historically, Washington represented one of America’s last frontiers. Its untamed wilderness marked the culmination of Lewis and Clark’s historic exploration of the West.

Industry - Many of Washington’s industries are closely tied to its geography, including timber, fishing, apples, wheat, and open-range livestock.

Culture - A love of the outdoors and an appreciation for nature unite Washington from east to west. Recreational activities such as hiking, camping, skiing, hunting, fishing, and water sports are enjoyed throughout the state.

Values - Washington is known for its commitment to preserving nature and caring for the environment.

Flag Elements

Green Background with Center Circle - The forest green background represents the Evergreen State and serves as a subtle nod to the original flag design.

Mountain - Washington is home to three major mountain ranges: the Olympics, the Cascades, and the Rockies. The mountain also references Washington’s license plates and driver’s licenses, which feature Mount Rainier. The brown tones symbolize the earth and fertile soil.

Snow - Washington contains many snow-capped peaks and is a major destination for winter sports. The mountain snowpack is also essential for sustaining rivers and aquifers during the dry summer months.

Trees - As the Evergreen State, Washington is home to extensive forests, protected wilderness areas, and a strong sustainable timber industry.

Water - Washington contains many significant bodies of water, including Puget Sound, the Pacific coastline, the Columbia River, and countless lakes and rivers. Water is a crucial part of Washington’s ecosystems, industries, and recreation.

Sun - While Western Washington is known for its clouds and rainfall, the sun represents Eastern Washington, which receives more sunlight and contains desert regions and thriving agricultural areas known for apples, wheat, and vineyards.

WA - A hidden “WA” is incorporated into the design as a subtle reference to Washington’s postal abbreviation.

Hello, I am coming up with concept redesign for the state of Nebraska Could use your thoughts on changes and more.

The stripes are for the agricultural history of the state while the blue stripe represents the Platte River that flows through the center of Nebraska.

The Golden Sunburst represents the Mosaic that could be found in the state capitol, and the gold represents the sand hills of Western Nebraska.

Also added Chimney Rock in the center. A natural landmark with history tied to the Oregon Trail.

This simple design for Idaho is based on the 6 stripe pattern on the the state gemstone, the star garnet. Everyone uses that inspiration but I wanted to use a much more clean classic flag design instead of something weird and abstract. I decided on using the more burgundy shade of the stone instead of purple. This stat garnet design really resembles the Basque flag which is significant in Idaho as they have the most Basque people outside of Europe.

An Oryctodromeus, Idaho's official dinosaur, digging with its beak - with a Star Garnet at the bottom of the ground

This flag symbolizes the Gem State spirit, uniting the digging dino with the garnet symbol, one of the most prominent used in the redesigns

This is the design by Philip Tibbetts. It was posted to the FANDOM wikia site back in June 2017 by user JackiusMaximus and added by Leonardo Piccioni de Almeida.

From Philip: "Rationale: The star emblem in the centre of the design and garnet colour of the field represent the six-legged star garnets that are unique to the state, as well as being the official state gem. The use of this as an emblem also plays on the supposed origin of the state's name being 'gem of the mountains'."

Its gained a certain following over the years. Quite independently it's been printed and flown in the state as a better state flag. Twice when our Facebook site has run Idaho contests it's won them, all be it in a north/south orientation. This is the real daddy however with that provenance about being used in Idaho already. Additionally Philip sometimes has flown it on his own flag pole.

Is it me or does the gif make it look black

My Idaho redesign uses the unofficial Idaho state colours. The red star gem represents the star garnet. The two chevrons denote progress, and also reflect the mountains and Snake River.