Queer Design Club

I am a product designer with three years of experience creating digital user experiences. I'm passionate about technology and love working on innovative projects.

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This undergraduate thesis explores the visual language and representational strategies of Suigeneris, a Brazilian LGBTQ+ magazine published in the 1990s. The research investigates how design choices—such as cover composition, typography, imagery, and editorial layout—contributed to reinforcing or challenging normative narratives about gender, sexuality, race, and body image. Through a critical and historical lens, the project combines visual analysis with queer theory and media studies to reflect on the tensions between visibility, identity, and exclusion within LGBTQ+ printed media in Brazil. The final outcome includes a visual and written analysis, highlighting how design can both reveal and reproduce social contradictions, especially within marginalized communities.

How does being queer inform your work?

Being queer shapes the way I see the world—and how I question it. It gives me a critical lens to notice what (and who) is left out, whose stories aren’t being told, and how systems of power show up in visual and spatial design. My identity pushes me to design with empathy, challenge norms, and create work that not only represents but also empowers marginalized voices. In practice, this means I approach design not just as aesthetics, but as politics and care. I’m drawn to inclusive research, intersectional narratives, and collaborative processes that center people often pushed to the margins. Whether I’m analyzing a queer magazine from the ’90s or designing for digital experiences today, my work is grounded in the belief that design can (and should) be a tool for visibility, justice, and transformation.

What are your favorite pieces of queer visual culture?

Pabllo Vittar’s work stands out to me not just for its music, but for its powerful visual storytelling. Through bold aesthetics, fashion, and performance, Pabllo challenges norms around gender, beauty, and queerness—especially within a Brazilian context. Her visuals celebrate queer joy, resistance, and visibility in a way that’s unapologetically loud and proud. As a designer, I’m inspired by how she blends pop culture, drag, and politics into striking imagery that speaks to both mainstream and marginalized audiences. It reminds me that queer visual culture isn’t just about representation—it’s about creating space, challenging structures, and owning the spotlight on our own terms.

Which other queer people inspire you?

My biggest inspiration comes from my queer friends and local artists. They create, resist, care, and survive every day—often without recognition or resources. Whether through zines, drag, illustration, music, or just the way they show up in the world, they embody authenticity, resilience, and creativity. Their work reminds me that queer design isn’t only what’s published or popular—it’s also what’s shared in living rooms, on Instagram stories, and in independent events. That grassroots energy fuels my own practice and keeps me connected to what really matters: community.