Equality Designs
This is a page of my equality designs. They are intended to pull people together, be uplifting and affirming. Bright attractive images with a message.
Foreword
Who would think that simple calls for equality could generate their own division and hatred?
That is the world we live in. Here are some brief thoughts.
All equality designs are equal.
Except they are not. One man's equality can be another man's oppression. It is a minefield.
Orwell said "All animals are equal but some are more equal than others".
In our confused world we are set one against the other in a whole range of areas.
Men v women
Black v white
Straight v gay
Left v right
Rich v poor
Left to our own devices most humans want the basics - shelter, food, family. Our political masters and media need us to be constantly occupied by division and fear. It makes us easier to manipulate.
This page includes Black Lives Matter obviously but it aims to be more inclusive than that. We really should not be fighting each other all the time.
That is the world we live in. Here are some brief thoughts.
All equality designs are equal.
Except they are not. One man's equality can be another man's oppression. It is a minefield.
Orwell said "All animals are equal but some are more equal than others".
In our confused world we are set one against the other in a whole range of areas.
Men v women
Black v white
Straight v gay
Left v right
Rich v poor
Left to our own devices most humans want the basics - shelter, food, family. Our political masters and media need us to be constantly occupied by division and fear. It makes us easier to manipulate.
This page includes Black Lives Matter obviously but it aims to be more inclusive than that. We really should not be fighting each other all the time.
Be Different
Real equality comes from accepting difference. Difference in appearance, in wealth, in political opinion. In every aspect of human life the only true equality will be if we treat everyone equally.
Let's start by accepting and celebrating difference.
Let's start by accepting and celebrating difference.
Black Lives Matter
What could be simpler than the Black Lives Matter slogan? Of course they matter.
The BLM movement was partly fuelled by a number of police shootings of black people and the high profile nature of perceived and real unfairness.
Sadly the movement hit its own problems.
Do black lives matter to the exclusion of other lives in order to redress the old imbalances?
Or is that just a misleading position placed by the alt-right for their own twisted agenda?
It is impossible to take a balanced or nuanced view anymore as the Twitter brigade descend on anyone who does not toe the current party line. Meanwhile racism - both real and sometimes imagined (well done Jussie) - continues to rear its uniquely American head.
There are two graphics below for the Black Lives Matter slogan.
The BLM movement was partly fuelled by a number of police shootings of black people and the high profile nature of perceived and real unfairness.
Sadly the movement hit its own problems.
Do black lives matter to the exclusion of other lives in order to redress the old imbalances?
Or is that just a misleading position placed by the alt-right for their own twisted agenda?
It is impossible to take a balanced or nuanced view anymore as the Twitter brigade descend on anyone who does not toe the current party line. Meanwhile racism - both real and sometimes imagined (well done Jussie) - continues to rear its uniquely American head.
There are two graphics below for the Black Lives Matter slogan.
Diversity
The Diversity Stick Figure design below features a variety of people with the word Diversity underneath.
It is a unifying graphic to join people together rather than dividing them.
The point being we are all human. Let's start from there, treat everyone with respect and kindness, celebrate our diversity and strive for equality.
It is a unifying graphic to join people together rather than dividing them.
The point being we are all human. Let's start from there, treat everyone with respect and kindness, celebrate our diversity and strive for equality.
Equality
As All Lives Matter is now banned, being a slogan that some people find offensive, I still wanted to make the point for everyone being treated equally regardless of race, color or creed.
The Equality design below attempts to do that. Even in the most hysterical attempt to find offence where none exists and to sow division, surely a design that supports equality for all is acceptable?
The point of the graphic is to show a mix of people and a positive call for Equality. The real equality, not the kind which promotes one section of society while attacking another.
The Equality design below attempts to do that. Even in the most hysterical attempt to find offence where none exists and to sow division, surely a design that supports equality for all is acceptable?
The point of the graphic is to show a mix of people and a positive call for Equality. The real equality, not the kind which promotes one section of society while attacking another.
Equity
Equity means equality of outcome regardless of origin. So no matter how much or little of a silver spoon you were born with, we all end up with the same chances.
Handshake
Handshake Anti-Racist design is a simple graphic handshake between two people - black and white. A strong positive message for friendship and unity instead of raised fists or angry slogans.
How much better it would be if we just shook hands instead of constant conflict.
How much better it would be if we just shook hands instead of constant conflict.
No Justice No Peace
A statement and barely concealed threat in one simple phrase.
Not Equal
The Not Equal design uses the mathematical symbol to make a statement about inequality.
Rather than using a lot of words it is a simple enough design taken out of context and put on a shirt.
Oddly, although the original purpose was protesting inequality, it can also be viewed as a statement for individualism. I am not equal for example.
We are all individuals seeking equality. Now that is a conundrum.
Rather than using a lot of words it is a simple enough design taken out of context and put on a shirt.
Oddly, although the original purpose was protesting inequality, it can also be viewed as a statement for individualism. I am not equal for example.
We are all individuals seeking equality. Now that is a conundrum.
Pride
Pride is one of the most successful and inclusive movements ever.
Rainbow People
Rainbow Stickmen People is a favourite of mine.
The simplicity and vulnerability of the stick figures, the rainbow colour faces, the general togetherness and equality of the stick people add up to create a fun graphic with a message.
The simplicity and vulnerability of the stick figures, the rainbow colour faces, the general togetherness and equality of the stick people add up to create a fun graphic with a message.
Refugees Welcome
The many colored stick figures and the welcome wording indicate a diverse group of people welcoming new arrivals.
People fleeing war, terror or economic hardship in search of a better life deserve better than barbed wire defences.
That position is morally correct but a political nightmare.
Cramming refugees into sink estates amidst economic deprivation in the West leads to issues. Migrants are an easy target for our problems rather than questioning the economic policies of financial and political leaders.
Creating refugee crises by undermining foreign goverments, introducing sanctions, supporting dodgy regimes and bombing are the fault of our politicians. Undermining unions and wages by using cheap immigrants is the fault of our corporate thiefs.
Refugees and migrants are the innocent victims in the twisted world order. It seems reasonable to welcome them.
People fleeing war, terror or economic hardship in search of a better life deserve better than barbed wire defences.
That position is morally correct but a political nightmare.
Cramming refugees into sink estates amidst economic deprivation in the West leads to issues. Migrants are an easy target for our problems rather than questioning the economic policies of financial and political leaders.
Creating refugee crises by undermining foreign goverments, introducing sanctions, supporting dodgy regimes and bombing are the fault of our politicians. Undermining unions and wages by using cheap immigrants is the fault of our corporate thiefs.
Refugees and migrants are the innocent victims in the twisted world order. It seems reasonable to welcome them.
Silence Is Violence
A simple rhyming expression illustrated by using a pair of shushed lips behind the statement.
The idea behind the statement is that by remaining silent about oppression the quiet people are as guilty of it as the oppressors.
The idea behind the statement is that by remaining silent about oppression the quiet people are as guilty of it as the oppressors.
Stay Woke
I created a Stay Woke design a long time back and received a copyright complaint on RedBubble. So I removed it from all sites. As for how a popular phrase gets trademarked and whether it should - that's a whole other story.
Some time later I realised the design was only a problem at RB and nowhere else. So below is a reloaded version for tees, facemasks, etc.
It is not much of a design. Slogans seldom are - it is hard, sometimes impossible to find an angle to make it work. But the "OK" in red lifts it a little. Because Staying Woke is OK.
Some time later I realised the design was only a problem at RB and nowhere else. So below is a reloaded version for tees, facemasks, etc.
It is not much of a design. Slogans seldom are - it is hard, sometimes impossible to find an angle to make it work. But the "OK" in red lifts it a little. Because Staying Woke is OK.
Stop Asian Hate
There are two sad things about Stop Asian Hate.
One is hatred against Asians. At one point being blamed for Covid and attacked by people without thought.
The other sad thing is the continual separation of humans into groups. White, black, Asians - our rulers want to divide us and keep us down.
Will people ever realize the pointlessness of division and rise up as one?
One is hatred against Asians. At one point being blamed for Covid and attacked by people without thought.
The other sad thing is the continual separation of humans into groups. White, black, Asians - our rulers want to divide us and keep us down.
Will people ever realize the pointlessness of division and rise up as one?
Stronger Together
The Stronger Together slogan is an empowering phrase that is designed to bring people together.
The image shows multi-coloured rainbow people and wording in a similar rainbow style.
The image shows multi-coloured rainbow people and wording in a similar rainbow style.
Suffragette
One of the earliest equality movements, the Suffragettes protested, suffered and eventually paved the way for women to be given the vote.
An extraordinary feminist movement for a basic equality we take for granted nowadays.
An extraordinary feminist movement for a basic equality we take for granted nowadays.
Take A Knee
The idea of Take A Knee is to refuse to stand for the National Anthem and instead kneel to show respect for victims of racism.
It is a neat way to make a powerful point in a visual way - ideal for the image generation. No one gets hurt, some are emboldened and others are offended.
An interesting contrast in world views is the attitude towards taking a knee. Some call it disrespecting the National Anthem. It was banned by the USA NFL for a while - and then allowed as Black Lives Matter protests became popular and the NFL bowed to the opinions of social media.
Meanwhile in Hong Kong a new law makes it illegal to disrespect the National Anthem (of China). Not much difference between Communism and Democracy really.
It is a neat way to make a powerful point in a visual way - ideal for the image generation. No one gets hurt, some are emboldened and others are offended.
An interesting contrast in world views is the attitude towards taking a knee. Some call it disrespecting the National Anthem. It was banned by the USA NFL for a while - and then allowed as Black Lives Matter protests became popular and the NFL bowed to the opinions of social media.
Meanwhile in Hong Kong a new law makes it illegal to disrespect the National Anthem (of China). Not much difference between Communism and Democracy really.
Trans Rights
All people deserve equality regardless of any perceived differences.
It is as valid for trans people as anyone else.
The design below uses the trans colors and my "Free" design to create the message.
It is as valid for trans people as anyone else.
The design below uses the trans colors and my "Free" design to create the message.
Unity
Unity implies people of all types standing and working together for their common good.
It is the direct opposite to the divisions created to keep the people preoccupied with squabbles. To divide and rule.
It is the direct opposite to the divisions created to keep the people preoccupied with squabbles. To divide and rule.
United We Stand
United We Stand continues the theme of unity with rainbow people above the slogan.
If we humans could settle our differences and achieve unity of purpose there is nothing we could not achieve.
If we humans could settle our differences and achieve unity of purpose there is nothing we could not achieve.
We Are The 99%
Coined by the Occupy movement, We Are The 99% is a powerful statement.
Why should the rich elite own most of the world's wealth? It is impossible to answer morally.
The design features a mixture of ordinary people - not politicians, elite, globalists or celebrities - who are simply asking for a fair share.
Why should the rich elite own most of the world's wealth? It is impossible to answer morally.
The design features a mixture of ordinary people - not politicians, elite, globalists or celebrities - who are simply asking for a fair share.
We The People
Perhaps the most famous words in the American Constitution, "We The People" means the citizens. It does not mean bankers, celebrities, media and politicians other than in their role as ordinary people.
They are powerful words which include the people in the Constitution. To be guarded against updating such as from "We" to "You The People".
We the people are included. We have a right and a voice. Be wary of those who would try to change it.
They are powerful words which include the people in the Constitution. To be guarded against updating such as from "We" to "You The People".
We the people are included. We have a right and a voice. Be wary of those who would try to change it.