Question Two:
Before I can answer this question, I'd have to first ask myself what culture I identify with. To be honest, I don't readily cling to any cultural identity, besides obviously being an American white guy, who is a fan of many eclectic musical styles, into art, and computers to a degree, I can't really define my culture. For me, art is what affects my design. Be it musical, visual, theatrical, or other, other forms of art give me ideas and inspiration to design.