Graphic Design plays a huge role in how queerness is represented. Although posters designed to illuminate the public on queerness is predominately positive, many provide messages to the public to remain respectful regardless of your opinion. A good example of this is the 2017 ‘PrideTrain’ campaign created by a group of activists to highlight and “suffuse the public with the political and make a claim for the existence and value of LGBTQ+ people”. (Jordahn, 2019). I would say that this is an authentic representation as all they are portraying is the pride flag and stating that there will be no discrimination towards queer people at the station at any time.
I think comedy can be an incredibly useful tool in Graphic Design as it can help portray ideas in a light-hearted, fun and engaging format. I find a lot of things funny, even when they probably shouldn’t be. I do however know when it’s appropriate to laugh at or make a joke about something and will only do so if it does not harm anyone or anything.
I think my definition of cultural responsibility remains strong. All peoples and cultures should be respected and included in everything we do.
Jordahn, S. (October 2019). Queer x Design highlights 50 years of LGBTQ+ graphic design. Dezeen. https://www.dezeen.com/2019/10/23/queer-design-andrew-campbell-50-years-lgbt-graphic-design/
