“Our unity is sometimes only held together by literal threads.”

As a designer, I find it fascinating to think that a simple visual symbol such as a flag can incite so much emotion that it warrants being outlawed by a government. Especially in today’s world where we can create the most complex graphics in human history, how can a few colors sewn on a cloth still be the most dangerous visual force we can create?

Let’s face it, most US state flags are ugly. More than half of US state flags feature a blank field (majority blue) with some sort of detailed state seal in the center. In fact, 38 of the 50, over 75%, break RULE NUMBER ONE* in flag design:

DO NOT PUT WORDS ON A FLAG