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We don’t have to compromise or shrink our queerness in order to be seen as professionals.
Creative Boom reports on the final edition of Lumiere Durham, a renowned light art festival produced by Artichoke in collaboration with Durham County Council. The 2025 event featured installations by international artists including Tobie Langel, Anastasia Isachsen, and Nighthouse Studio, marking the end of a 15-year cultural partnership. Despite funding challenges and adverse weather, the festival drew large crowds and celebrated Durham’s enduring connection to light-based art.
The Brand Identity features Queer Design Club’s refreshed visual identity, which celebrates queer history and community while evolving the organisation’s tone and presence. Co-founders Rebecca Brooker and John Voss collaborated with queer designers Molly O’Neill and Ritesh Gupta, drawing inspiration from archival materials curated by Elizabeth Goodspeed. The new identity embraces Pride-inspired colors, the Martin typeface by Tré Seals, and a playful yet mature aesthetic that reflects the club’s mission for visibility and systemic change.