Introduction
Springville Public Art invites community members to submit creative designs for the city’s new official flag. This is an exciting opportunity for residents to showcase their creativity and help create a symbol that represents our city’s heritage, identity, and future.
A selection panel will review all submissions and select designs from up to 5 finalists. These selected designs will then be refined by a professional designer before being presented to the community for voting. The chosen flag will be unveiled during Art City Days 2025.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to anyone with a connection to Springville City, regardless of age or artistic experience. Both individuals and groups are welcome to participate.
Design Guidelines
To ensure the flag design is effective and meaningful, please follow these guidelines:
- Simplicity: Design should be simple enough for a child to draw from memory.
- Meaningful Symbolism: Colors, images, and patterns must relate to Springville’s history and identity.
- 2–3 Basic Colors: Use no more than three contrasting colors from the standard color set.
- No Lettering or Seals: Avoid words or organizational seals for clarity and timelessness.
- Distinctiveness: Ensure the design is unique yet reflects connections to other related flags.
- Clarity and Memorability: The flag should stand out from a distance and be easily recognizable.
*For more clarification on the design guidelines please reference Ted Kaye’s, Good Flag, Bad Flag resource at: https://nava.org/good-flag-bad-flag (Scroll down to the English version under “Language versions available” for more in-depth instruction and examples.)
Restrictions:
- Designs must not include words, slogans, or complex images.
- Avoid imagery that is offensive, divisive, or unsuitable for public display.
- Each participant may submit up to two designs.
Submission Process
Submissions will be accepted from Dec. 10, 2024 to Feb. 7, 2025 via Submittable.
Required Materials:
- Design file in PNG, JPEG, or PDF format (preferably high resolution).
- A brief description of the design (100-200 words), explaining its symbolism and inspiration.
- Signed submission form (available on [city website]).
Selection Process
Selection Panel:
- Lee Taylor- Springville Historian
- TBD- Indigenous Representative
- Jake Smith- City Council Representative
- Chelsea Rosander- Community Board Representative
- Kelly Jensen- Community Board Representative
(Further selection by the Community Board, Mayor, and City Council)
The panel will evaluate submissions based on:
- Adherence to design guidelines
- Relevance to the city’s identity and values
- Simplicity and scalability
Timeline:
Submission Deadline: February 7, 2025
Finalists Announced: March 22, 2025
Community Voting on Finalists: March 22 – April 5, 2025
- Up to 5 finalists will be selected. Each finalist will receive a prize of $100.00
- The finalist whose flag is chosen will receive $1000.00
Recognition
Finalists will be acknowledged publicly and may be featured in promotional materials.
Contact
For questions or assistance, contact:
Leslie Gleaves
Public Art Coordinator
lgleaves@springville.org
801.491.5700
Introduction
Springville City’s Public Art Program seeks a qualified professional designer or design team to refine up to 5 shortlisted flag designs submitted by the community. This collaboration will ensure the final flag reflects the city’s identity while meeting professional design standards. The refined designs will be presented for a final round of community voting, and the winning design will be officially adopted as the city flag.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to professional designers or design teams with experience in branding, graphic design, or flag design. Familiarity with civic or community-focused projects is preferred. Local designers are highly encouraged to apply.
Scope of Work
The selected designer will:
- Collaborate with the selection committee to review and understand the symbolic intent of shortlisted community designs.
- Refine each design to enhance clarity, symbolism, and scalability while adhering to professional flag design principles.
- Provide up to two rounds of revisions per design based on selection committee feedback.
- Deliver final vector-based files suitable for flag production and digital use.
Design Guidelines
Refined designs must:
- Maintain simplicity and scalability.
- Accurately reflect the symbolic meaning of the original community submissions.
- Use a maximum of 2-3 colors with strong contrast.
Project Budget
The selected designer will receive $500 for their work, covering all professional fees and expenses.
Submission Process
Interested designers should submit their qualifications via Submittable by January 20, 2025.
Required Materials:
- Resume or CV highlighting relevant design experience.
- Portfolio with 3-5 examples of past projects (preferably flag designs or branding work).
- Statement of approach, describing how you would refine the community designs while preserving their original intent.
- Availability to meet project deadlines.
Selection Process
Selection Committee:
- Lee Taylor–Springville Historian
- Shaun Curley–Indigenous Representative/Historian
- Jake Smith–City Council Representative
- Chelsea Rosander–Community Board Representative
- Kelly Jensen–Community Board Representative
Designers will be evaluated by each committee member on the following criteria. They will rank each point from 1 to 5 and the total of the scores will be weighted at the following percentages:
- Quality and originality of portfolio work - 30%
- Experience with similar design projects - 25%
- Understanding of community-focused design principles - 25%
- Knowledge of Springville City and its history - 15%
- Resident of, or direct connection to Springville City - 5%
Timeline:
RFQ Submission Deadline: February 5, 2025
Designer Selection Notification: February 10, 2025
Refinement Phase Start: February 20, 2025
Final Files Due: March 20, 2025
Policies
- The city reserves the right to modify or cancel the RFQ at any time.
- Springville City will issue the artist a contract outlining the terms of the project.
- The selected designer will transfer ownership and copyright of the final files to the city upon project completion.
- The city will retain the right to reproduce the flag design for various purposes.
Project Contact
Leslie Makai Gleaves
Public Art Coordinator
lgleaves@springville.org
801-491-5700