Language Flags visualizes ISO language codes (e.g., en-UK, en-US) as hexagonal flags using unique colors for each character. This provides an accessible, language-agnostic format for both left-to-right (LTR) and right-to-left (RTL) languages. Plus, hexagons fit together perfectly, allowing for visually pleasing, gap-free arrangements when displayed as a group.
As CGP Grey says, "Hexagons are the bestagons."
Hexagons are not just visually appealing; they are also incredibly practical:
- Perfect Tiling: Hexagons fit together without gaps, ideal for arranging flags in a wall or grid.
- Efficient Use of Space: Hexagons offer a compact yet readable design for language codes.
Using national flags for languages is problematic due to:
- ❓ Ambiguity: Shared languages (e.g., English in the US and UK).
- 🌎 Multilingual Countries: Nations like Canada and Switzerland have multiple languages.
- ⚡ Cultural Sensitivity: Flags may misrepresent or exclude regional nuances.
Language Flags avoids these issues by focusing on ISO language codes, offering a clear, inclusive representation.
- ISO Code Visualization: Represents each character with distinct colors.
- Hexagonal Design: Characters are visualized as concentric hexagonal rings, starting from the outermost ring.
- Bidirectional Readability: Logical design for LTR and RTL languages.
- Gap-Free Tiling: Hexagons can be seamlessly arranged into a wall or grid without leaving any spaces.
- Output Formats: Supports PNG and scalable SVG files.
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🇩🇪 German (
de-DE)
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🇬🇧 British English (
en-GB)
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🇺🇸 American English (
en-US)
- Each character corresponds to a unique hue.
- Alternating saturation and lightness enhance differentiation.
- Outer rings represent the first character, with subsequent characters moving inward.
- 📸 PNG: High-quality raster images.
- 📐 SVG: Resolution-independent vector graphics.
🌟 Bring clarity and inclusivity to language visualization with Language Flags! 🚀