In celebration of Pride Month 2023, this two-part series explores queer and nonbinary visibility in design, addressing personal expression, challenges of commercialization, and the importance of community. Showcasing personal and collaborative projects, these presentations highlight design’s role in promoting LGBTQIA+ visibility and inclusiveness, encompassing both historical perspectives and contemporary approaches.
Session 1/2:
Kyle Letendre & Eduarda Nieto
In their respective presentations, graphic designers Kyle Letendre and Eduarda Nieto explore queer and nonbinary visibility in design. They address the need for personal expression, the challenges of commercialization and commodification of LGBTQIA+ movements, and the importance of community in representing diverse queer perspectives within the design industry.
Session 2/2
Ramon Tejada & Silas Munro
Graphic designers Ramon Tejada and Silas Munro discuss their practice highlighting the significance of queer perspectives in design, examining queer design history, inclusiveness, and resistance. They explore decolonizing design practices, challenging norms, and showcase recent collaborative projects that emphasize inclusiveness and poetic research.