Uncovering the history of the rainbow flag.

Uncovering the history of the rainbow flag. For Creative Professionals Thursday, June 01, 2023 [Rainbow Flag] TRIVIA QUESTION Who designed the Rainbow Flag associated with the Pride movement? Scroll down for the answer...   [White Space Weekly Discount](   In today's issue: - Lessons Designers can Learn from the Iconic Pride Flag - How to Get Color Inspiration: Top Tips from Designers - Master your Moodboards  Let's dive in, shall we?   DESIGN FOR CHANGE Lessons Designers can Learn from the Iconic Pride Flag The rainbow flag remains an important symbol of LGBTQ+ pride. Here’s what we can learn from it: [LGBT Flad]( The power of symbolism  It’s a perfect example of how design can create a powerful and lasting symbol for a movement.  The importance of inclusivity  The original Pride flag was designed to be inclusive of all members of the LGBTQ+ community and subsequent versions reinforce that.  The impact of color  The choice of colors in the Pride flag - each representing a different aspect of the LGBTQ+ community - has become a powerful symbol of pride, hope, and acceptance for millions of people around the world.  The role of design in social movements  It demonstrates how design can be used to communicate important messages and build community in social movements.  Go deeper: - [The Pride Flag: A Colorful History of a Design Icon - Design Wanted]( - [A Colorful History of the Rainbow Flag - CNN]( - [How to Create a Pride Rainbow Gradient Overlay in Adobe Illustrator - Envato Tuts]( - [40 Rainbow Logos to Show Your Pride - Brand Crowd](   SPONSORED CONTENT Do you know how much your online business is worth? [Flippa]( Flippa’s intelligent valuations engine is the industry's most accurate tool, taking into consideration thousands of sales and live buyer demand. It's free to use and will give you an instant value of the business you've built. [Get a free valuation now >](   COLOR THEORY How to Get: Top Tips from Designers Here are a few ways to design with a focus on empathy: [Designer] Tip #1: Turn to the colors of nature  Take pictures of inspiring elements in nature, from flowers to sunsets. Or find pictures online and extract stunning color palettes from tools such as [Photocopa](.  Tip #2: Alter images with filters and effects  Using filters and edits on photos and images can bring out vibrant hues and new color palettes that didn’t exist in the image before. Experiment the power of photo editing with [A Color Story]( — you can even save your filters and settings for future projects.  Tip #3: Experiment with the color wheel  Use the [color wheel]( to find complimentary, triadic, analogous, and other color combinations.  Tip #4: Use the 60-30-10 Rule  Apply 60% of the dominant color, 30% of the secondary color, and 10% should be an accent color.  Tip #5: Try Physical Swatches  Use [Pantone swatches]( that come with hex codes to get some real-life color inspiration away from the screen.  Tip #6: Search on Pinterest  [Pinterest]( is brimming with exciting color palettes for every mood and aesthetic.  Go deeper: - [10 Color Inspiration Secrets Only Designers Know About - Canva]( - [What is Color Theory in Graphic Design - Approval Studio]( - [How to Create Your Own Color Schemes - Smashing Magazine]( - [Color Theory 101 - Hubspot](   MIGHTY DEALS This just in at Mighty Deals [Ultimate Designers Toolkit]( Ultimate Designers Toolkit by Twinbrush Was $54 | Now only $12 [Professional Logo Creation Kit Bundle with 500+ Elements]( Professional Logo Creation Kit Bundle with 500+ Elements by Zeppelin Graphics Was $29 | Now only $14 [Ingimage Logo DNA]( Ingimage Logo DNA by Ingram Image Was $99 | Now only $16 [Get 12M+ Royalty-Free Photos from Unlimphotos]( Get 12M+ Royalty-Free Photos from Unlimphotos by Unlimphotos Was $588 | Now only $59   NEW IN Master your Moodboards [Moodboard] A Moodboard is a collection of images, colors, textures, and other design elements used to convey the overall look and feel of a design concept or project.  - [How to Create a Beautiful Mood Board - Canva]( - [Making Memorable Mood Boards - Milanote]( - [How to Create Mood Boards that Inspire: 20 Pro Tips - Creative Bloq]( - [What is a Mood Board and How Do You Create One? - Vectornator](   ADVERTISE WITH US Got Something You’d Like to Share? 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