FLAGS+TYPE+IDENTITY

The conversation about the creation of what an identity is and the association to community unity and acceptance through through the use of symbolic imagery is still interesting. We must search further to address questions around how can a flag can unite people, or can a flag represent a community. There is not doubt that flags are important to national identity-the first thing protestors do is burn the flag. With that said we need to consider more important questions on how this conversation relates to the typographic discussion about culture and politics and region and how these issues inform US +THEM. For example, the idea of typographic relevance to culture leads me to ask what is the font that symbolizes the Mid West or Minneapolis and/or the Twin Cities? Does such a font exist and if not then surely it needs to be produced. What a wonderful research undertaking for a senior class project. What would such a font look like and how would that font be able to connect and represent all cultures and communities. The research/investigative component would have to look at, for example the Somali, Liberian, etc.cultures uses of type, lettering styles, script choices. The research would consider all ligatures and special characters associated with cultures as well as writing directions. The result could become a beautiful font that would be seen as a vehicle to unite and bring pride.