(White Space) Design with pride - 7 tips🎨🌈

Designs that Celebrate Love and Equality For Creative Professionals Tuesday, June 06, 2023 [Enter To Win]( [Design With Pride] TRIVIA QUESTION What colors make up the Transgender Pride Flag? Scroll down for the answer...   [White Space Weekly Discount](   In today's issue: - Go Beyond the Binary: Tips for Gender Inclusive Design - How Designers Can Contribute to Climate Action - Designs of the LGBTQ+ Movement  Let's dive in, shall we?   DESIGN DIVERSITY Going Beyond the Binary: Tips for Gender Inclusive Design [80% of Gen Z]( believes gender is less defining than before, emphasizing the need for inclusive options. [Gender Inclusive Design]( Here are some ways to go beyond the gender binary:  Smash Gender Stereotypes  Break free from traditional norms by featuring a diverse range of genders in a fresh and non-stereotypical way.  Language for All  Ditch gender-specific terms and opt for [gender-neutral language]( that includes and celebrates all individuals.  Customize and Personalize  Give users the freedom to choose their own pronouns and customize avatars to reflect their unique identities.  Celebrate Body Diversity  Showcase bodies in a variety of shapes, sizes and presentations to include different genders.  Stay Ahead of the Game  Stay informed about evolving language, identities and cultural shifts related to gender.  Go deeper: - [Inclusive design and the LGBTQ+ community - Taft Communications]( - [Design with Pride: 7 Tips for Making an LGBTQ+ Friendly Website - Wix]( - [Designing products with gender inclusion in mind - Invision App]( - [Can the design industry better support the LGBTQIA+ community? - Design Week](   SPONSORED SPOTLIGHT Splash into New Revenue Streams with Cricut’s Summer Sale [Cricut]( Looking for new ways to save money in production costs?  Cut out the middle man with a [Cricut Joy ($50 off)]( and make sticker and card creation simple and streamlined.  Want to create a wider range of products?  Get [$200 off the Cricut Autopress]( and dive into T-shirt creation, canvas printing, infusable inks, and more.  Check out all of [Cricut’s incredible deals and bundles]( and save big this summer!   DESIGN IMPACT How Designers Can Contribute to Climate Action Commit to the following design practices for a more sustainable future: [Sustainable Design] Sustainable Material Selection  Choose renewable, recyclable or biodegradable materials whenever possible.  Circular Design and [Life Cycle Thinking](  Design for durability, repairability and upgradability. Aim to create a closed-loop system that reduces waste.  Energy Efficiency  Create designs that minimize energy consumption, such as designing user interfaces that promote energy-saving behaviors.  Go deeper: - [What designers are doing to help save the planet, and how to help - Creative Boom]( - [What can designers do to help tackle the climate change crisis? - Design Week]( - [What does graphic design have to do with the end of the world? - Dazed]( - [Graphic Design and Environmental Sustainability (the Ultimate Guide) - Pivoted Pixel](   MIGHTY DEALS This just in at Mighty Deals [Simple Camp Scenes Creation Kit]( Simple Camp Scenes Creation Kit by JeksonGraphics Was $49 | Now only $20 [Plasfy]( Plasfy by Jasrati Was $144 | Now only $39.99 [Fluid Gradient: Background Textures Bundl]( Fluid Gradient: Background Textures Bundle by Pixelbuddha Was $72 | Now only $12 [50 Custom Kiss Cut Stickers from Sticker Mule]( 50 Custom Kiss Cut Stickers by Sticker Mule Was $72 | Now only $9   DESIGN SPOTLIGHT Designs of the LGBTQ+ Movement [LGBTQ+ Movement] Dive into the captivating design history of the LGBTQ movement, where art and activism intertwine in a vibrant tapestry of creativity and liberation.  - [Black, White, and Rainbows: A Brief History of LGBTQ+ Design - Design Lab]( - [Queer x Design highlights 50+ years of LBGTQ+ graphic design - Dezeen]( - [The role of graphic design in the LBGTIQ+ movement - FreePik]( - [Graphics and the LGBTQIA+ Community - Rethinking the Future](   NEW IN Featured Designers To kick off Pride month, Mighty Deals is excited to be featuring designs by Ash + Chess - a stationery & gift company run by queer and trans couple Ashley Molesso (she/her) and Chess Needham (he/him).  While running their own stationary store and brand, the couple has also worked with national brands including Skittles, Smartfood, Macy’s, HarperCollins, Nooworks and have a new pride line that’s sold exclusively through [Target](.  Aside from being designers, they have published multiple [books]( that are not only extremely well-designed, but also include valuable information about the queer experience, gender expression and leading a life of acceptance and joy.  The duo is passionate about issues of intersectional activism, queer identity and [trans rights](. They are vocal advocates for the equality of all genders, sexualities and racial groups.  To be inspired by Ash + Chess and see more of their work, you can check them out on [Instagram]( or on their [website](.  Check back next week to see another featured LGBTQIA+ designer!   ADVERTISE WITH US Got Something You’d Like to Share? Have a product, service, job, event, newsletter, app, book, movie, tool, or anything you’d like to share with over 1M subscribers? [Click here](mailto:sponsor@mightydeals.com?ocxf_recent_click_date=1686046656).   MEME OF THE WEEK [Meme of the Week]   TRIVIA ANSWER The Transgender Pride Flag consists of light blue, light pink and white. Designed by Monica Helms in 1999, the [Trans Flag]( features five horizontal stripes. The light blue stripes represent the traditional color associated with boys and the pink stripes represent girls.  Finally, there is a white stripe in the center, symbolizing those who are transitioning, non-binary, or intersex.   “When we design with inclusivity in mind, we create solutions that empower and serve a diverse range of people.”  – Tim Allen, Design Advocate and Educator   SHOW US WHAT YOU'VE GOT Weekly Art Prompt: “Design with Pride” Create artwork that celebrates love, diversity and inclusivity. Let your creativity shine as you depict the beauty of the LGBTQ+ community and the joyous energy of Pride.  Don’t forget to share it with us on Instagram using the hashtag #mightydrawings     Enjoy being a part of our design community? Feel free to share it with designers or design lovers near you.  Keep designing, creating, and inspiring,  Mighty Deals Team   What did you think of today's issue? Please click on a link to vote. 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