In Campaign logos, colors influence message, an article in Minnesota Daily by Kevin Karner featuring an interview with University of Minnesota graphic design associate professor Carol Waldron, who specializes in color theory and typography,, we stumbled over this gem:
Secretary of State: Steve Simon, DFL-St. Louis Park, vs. Dan Severson
Simon uses a default red, white and blue color scheme while omitting his party affiliation. However, the heavy use of blue emphasizes his background as a Democratic-Farmer-Labor state representative.
Severson also tries to indicate his party affiliation through color, but the placement of the blue ribbon with white stars over a red backdrop almost evokes the Confederate Flag — an odd choice for Minnesota.
Given the side Minnesota's soldiers fought on in the Civil War, it's odd indeed.
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