250 years of Representative Government in Nova Scotia
In general, a logo needs to capture the mood of an occasion or event. It needs to evoke a reaction or emotion. Celebratory or somber, festive or reflective, funny or serious. Technically, It needs to be rendered simply while being flexible enough to be reduced to a very small size or enlarged to banner size without any problems with quality.
Here are some thoughts that led to the development of this symbol. To create an icon that would successfully convey democratic strength, as well as celebrate Nova Scotia as the oldest seat of Representative Government outside of England.
The symbol needs to be serious, respectful, yet celebratory.
After some discussion and thought, the architectural column was chosen as the symbol of Representative Government. The columns on the facade of Province House literally support the structure of the building.
This new logo is symbolic of the supporting structure of our democratic society; pillar of strength, representative of all Nova Scotians who have built and maintain our democratic system.
Exaggerating the swirls at the top of the column suggests fireworks and celebration. The swirls which represent the zero’s in 2008, further emphasize 2008 as the year Canadians will celebrate the 250th year of democracy in Canada.
