Why city flags may be the worst-designed thing you've never noticed | Roman Mars

Why it was recommended

one must watch the short talk on state and country flags

Strong recommendationalpb · Original2020-02

What it covers

Roman Mars gives a funny TED talk on vexillology, laying out five basic principles of good flag design and why many city flags fail them. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

TED

Length

18 min 19 sec

Year

2015

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