How the World Sees American Design Might Surprise You -- American Design

America is a diverse nation and the design scene here is absolutely reflective of that. Different cultural influences aesthetics have prevailed over the years, so it's tough to say what's characteristically American. Though personally, if I had to hazard a guess at what American design appears to be from the outside looking in, I'd think most non-Americans would say Ralph Lauren is about as "Americana" as it gets, with all the denim, classic stripes and bandana prints the iconic brand is known f...