Actually never thought about it that way before.

I love that you said "intentional clash can be a real design strength." It really hits home for me because I used to worry a lot about making everything match perfectly in my projects. Seeing how good mixed fabrics can look made me let go of that need for everything to coordinate. Now I believe the best items have their own kind of balance, even when patterns and textures fight a bit. It makes things more unique and full of character. Your coat story proves that people are drawn to real, messy creativity over perfect matching.

Kinda makes you wonder if hiding stuff now just means grads won't trust the school later when they need real help.

Saw a similar case where a school pulled student-made wellness guides over "fact checking" issues. Feels like administrations get so scared of liability that they block useful peer conversations. Where's the line between safety and letting students share real experiences, you know?

Check if you overpotted it. A huge pot makes a cactus focus on roots instead of growing up top. Could also be the opposite, totally rootbound in a tiny container. Either way, the pot size is probably working against you.