In Vexilloid Tabloid #57 we reported on a research project by Australian high school senior Max Pickering. Since then, he has interviewed a number of vexillologists; conducted surveys of residents of his home town of Adelaide, South Australia; and revised his research question to the following:
To what extent does the design of a flag influence its ability to evoke a sense of identity and pride?
The results of his study are nicely presented in this 12 minute YouTube video.
Portland Flag Association 