The Highland flag honors the neighborhood’s rich history and diverse communities. Inspired by its indigenous roots, Scottish beginnings, and vibrant immigrant cultures, the design celebrates a place that’s always changing but still holds on to its story.

A city that lives its design, Chicago proudly wears its flag on skin, streets, and storefronts. With bold stripes and historic stars, the flag tells the city’s story—one people don’t just fly, but truly claim. Part of the Flagpole series, this post explores what happens when great design meets deep civic pride.

A quiet but storied neighborhood, Platt Park inspired a flag rooted in streetcar history, South Pearl charm, and classic Denver colors. Part of the Flags of Denver series, this design celebrates movement, memory, and a strong sense of place.

Whether you’ve been following the Flags of Denver project from the very beginning or this is your first time learning about it, welcome! For those of you who’ve been with me from the start, I’m excited to share more about where this project has gone and where I hope it’s headed. And for those of you just joining in, I’m thrilled to introduce you to the project and the inspiration behind it.

Introducing The Flagpole: Stories of Place by Narrative Designs