Different AI Models Generating Juneteenth Flags
Exploring AI creativity in commemorating freedom and heritage
About Juneteenth
How AI thinks Juneteenth looks to us. It's important to stop and think about how we are seen by the things we create. Here we take a step back and see what they think the Juneteenth flag looks like. Did AI do better than you?
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This historic day represents the end of slavery in the United States and has become a symbol of African American freedom, resilience, and cultural heritage. Today, Juneteenth is celebrated nationwide as a federal holiday, honoring the journey toward equality and justice.
Baseline Methodology
Standard Prompt Used
Prompt: Create the authentic Juneteenth flag designed by Ben Haith in 1997. The flag should have a red background on top, white background in the middle, and blue background on the bottom (horizontal stripes). In the center, place a large white starburst/star burst symbol (not a simple 5-pointed star, but a radiating burst pattern representing "a new day of freedom"). Across the middle of the flag, include a curved white arc that extends across the width representing "new horizons and opportunities." Use only inline CSS styling with proper 3:5 aspect ratio (width: 100%; max-width: 400px; height: 240px) and include no text elements anywhere on the flag.
Key Requirements:
- 3:5 aspect ratio with responsive sizing
- Red, white, and blue horizontal stripes (equal thirds)
- White starburst/burst pattern in center (not simple star)
- White curved arc spanning the width
- Only inline CSS styling
- No text elements
- Clean, scalable HTML ready for browser display
Ensuring Fair Comparison
Identical Prompts
Every AI model received the exact same prompt to ensure consistent testing conditions
No Leading Context
No prior conversation or examples were provided to avoid bias toward specific design approaches
Single Attempt
Each result represents the first response from each AI model, without cherry-picking or multiple tries
Default Settings
All models used their standard creativity/temperature settings with no special parameters
This comparison aims to showcase the creative diversity in how different AI systems interpret historical significance through visual design, rather than ranking or judging the quality of responses.