Hello... the icon is based on the flags of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark, which all feature the cross. The cross in my design has been stylized very subtly to suggest a suspension bridge, which relates to the concept of 'reaching' Scandanavia.
#130 - Really cool idea. I like it. I am looking for something with the image to the left of the text. Also, if you look closely at some of my top-ranked designs thus far I believe that you will get some more ideas. Please, keep the flag idea. However, I would like you to consider the color scheme. The blues are a little darker and I would like to entail some red (to represent the other flags as well). Thanks!!!
Hello and thank you so much for your feedback. It's approaching half past midnight here in the UK and I am about to log off for the night, but I will work on developing this idea further in the morning and hope to have something new for you before the qualifying phases ends.
Regarding #179... I've changed the font and also the typographical layout. I also added some gradient back into the flag to emphasize the waves. I am trying to incorporate the suggestion of suspension cables without cluttering the icon... I will try to have this complete before the contest ends. Do you have any other feedback or suggestions?