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I use this to test flags. A flag may look fine when flat and still, but it has to work and be recognizable under windy conditions too.

by billpg 9y ago

rrauenza 9y ago
Nice! And timely for this xkcd -- I tried to use this as the image, but hit cross site limitations: https://xkcd.com/1969/ https://xkcd.com/1969/
- nighthawk454 9y ago
  Good idea. It works if you upload the image to Imgur first: https://i.imgur.com/ASPoRFI.png https://i.imgur.com/ASPoRFI.png https://krikienoid.github.io/flagwaver/#?src=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FASPoRFI.png https://krikienoid.github.io/flagwaver/#?src=https%3A%2F%2Fi...
Etheryte 9y ago
Just out of curiosity — what is it that you do that requires creating (I assume) a large set of new flags?
- cmg 9y ago
  In my case, I work for a design studio that often creates branded flags (along with awnings, signage, stickers, etc) for restaurants and other storefronts. This is going to be great for our designers to test out what their flags will look like under semi-realistic wind conditions!
  - harrisjt 9y ago
    What types of patterns don't work on realistic flags?
    - cmg 9y ago
      Stuff that's heavily reliant on text, mostly. So we'll try to use logo marks that are identifiable as the brand instead of using the full place's name.
      - zeveb 9y ago
        Sounds like adapting rules for mediæval heraldry might be useful for y'all. Shields & livery, after all, were meant to be clearly visible from a distance, in poor conditions, while the viewers were in psychological distress. Likewise, flags which use bold swathes of colour & logos are more likely to be recognisable than wordy texts.
      - ggg9990 9y ago
        Also some words are confusing when flapping around and some are not, depending on how many other words can be formed with the letters that are not visible. Perhaps some algorithm could be made to ascertain the flagworthiness of a string.
  - DonHopkins 9y ago
    Cool! Do you also design wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube men? I'd love to see what kind of a virtual wind tunnel stress testing tool somebody could come up with for those! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3-JNf-5Yqw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3-JNf-5Yqw

I use this to test flags. A flag may look fine when flat and still, but it has to work and be recognizable under windy conditions too.

by billpg 9y ago

I use this to test flags. A flag may look fine when flat and still, but it has to work and be recognizable under windy conditions too.

rrauenza 9y ago

Nice! And timely for this xkcd -- I tried to use this as the image, but hit cross site limitations: https://xkcd.com/1969/ https://xkcd.com/1969/

nighthawk454 9y ago
Good idea. It works if you upload the image to Imgur first: https://i.imgur.com/ASPoRFI.png https://i.imgur.com/ASPoRFI.png https://krikienoid.github.io/flagwaver/#?src=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FASPoRFI.png https://krikienoid.github.io/flagwaver/#?src=https%3A%2F%2Fi...

Etheryte 9y ago

Just out of curiosity — what is it that you do that requires creating (I assume) a large set of new flags?

cmg 9y ago
In my case, I work for a design studio that often creates branded flags (along with awnings, signage, stickers, etc) for restaurants and other storefronts. This is going to be great for our designers to test out what their flags will look like under semi-realistic wind conditions!
- harrisjt 9y ago
  What types of patterns don't work on realistic flags?
  - cmg 9y ago
    Stuff that's heavily reliant on text, mostly. So we'll try to use logo marks that are identifiable as the brand instead of using the full place's name.
    - zeveb 9y ago
      Sounds like adapting rules for mediæval heraldry might be useful for y'all. Shields & livery, after all, were meant to be clearly visible from a distance, in poor conditions, while the viewers were in psychological distress. Likewise, flags which use bold swathes of colour & logos are more likely to be recognisable than wordy texts.
    - ggg9990 9y ago
      Also some words are confusing when flapping around and some are not, depending on how many other words can be formed with the letters that are not visible. Perhaps some algorithm could be made to ascertain the flagworthiness of a string.
- DonHopkins 9y ago
  Cool! Do you also design wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube men? I'd love to see what kind of a virtual wind tunnel stress testing tool somebody could come up with for those! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3-JNf-5Yqw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3-JNf-5Yqw