The Non-binary flag was created in 2014 by activist Kye Rowan. “ I wanted to see if there could be more emphasis in the design of the flag to give it more meaning,” said Daniel Quasar. In 2018, Daniel Quasar updated Gilbert Baker’s flag, adding brown and black stripes to include the queer communities of colour and the colours of the transgender flags intersecting the traditional rainbow. This symbolizes us trying to find correctness in our own lives.” “ The pattern is such that no matter which way you fly it, it will always be correct. The white stripe is for people that are nonbinary, feel that they don’t have a gender.” Said transgender activist Monica Helms who designed the Transgender Flag in 1999. The stripes next to them are pink, the traditional color for baby girls. “ The stripes at the top and bottom are light blue, the traditional color for baby boys. That is why the design overlaps over the stereotypical colors for boys and girls, adding a lavender stripe in the middle to represent attraction to both sexes. In 2018, Tumblr blogger Emily Gwen updated the Lesbian Flag to celebrate – from top to bottom – gender non-conformity, independence, community, unique relationships to womanhood, serenity and peace, love and sex, and femininity.ĭesigned by Micheal Page in 1988, the Bisexual flags break the pink-for-girl and blue-for-boys dichotomy. Hot pink for sex, red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, turquoise for magic/art, indigo for serenity, and violet for spirit. Inspired by Judy Garland’s Over the Rainbow, each color has symbolism. But what do they mean? In 1977, American artist Gilbert Baker was challenged by iconic gay politician and activist Harvey Milk to come up with a Pride flag. RELATED STORIES: Discover more LGBT+ architecture and design on Archipanic…Īt Prides, you see rainbow flags everywhere.“ At Archipanic, we believe in Diversity as an opportunity to build together a better world together, because everyone is more unique than diverse because at the end we are all humans, no matter who we love.” To celebrate Pride Month, we explore the meaning, graphic design and history of 9 of the most iconic Pride flags, all celebrating open-mindedness and diversity through inclusivity. This year we will be able to physically standing-up against discrimination, despite face masks and social distancing measures. Graphic design – In 2020, Prides around the world went virtual due to Covid-19. 9 of the most iconic Pride flags explained.