The Curse of 'Good Design': Why Modern American Flags Are Losing Their Identity

The growing obsession with standardized design principles is systematically erasing the historical quirkiness of traditional American city flags in favor of corporate-style minimalism. This trend highlights a broader cultural shift where clinical aesthetic rules and viral TED talks hold more sway than organic local heritage. Ultimately, it raises the critical question of whether applying universal 'good design' standards is inadvertently leading to cultural homogenization.