symbol suggestions for 6/07 Washington DC

Sounds good Joy,

Think we should avoid the upside down ribbon though.  Pink with black band across the top loop sounds good.  I don't have a publisher or art program on my computer, so maybe someone who has this type of software can make a few different designs.

Thanks,

Brenda

I think the pink ribbon with a black band across would be my choice.

Trish

I think a black tshirt with a pink noose on it would really get noticed, and would be understood immediately. What do you think.Pearl

How about this - the number 40,910 inside a circle with a line through it?  As in "NO MORE!" "NOT ALLOWED"  or something to that effect?

Trish

Instead of a new forum, maybe you could move this topic to the Get Togethers forum.  They use that forum to set up get togethers of sorts.  That will clear up some room at the top of the mets thread so we don't missing helping another sister in need.

Although I don't think I can make it to Washington DC, I guess I may be able to help with the design. How about something like this? I just did a quick job and it's not done yet. I want to make the rose simpler to look more like a symbol.

Just a little idea.

Hugs,

Fumi

Email the moderators and tell the forum and the thread that should be moved.  They will be able to take care of it from there.

My daughter is a graphic artist. I asked her to work up a few ideas.

Also I had a pink ribbon for my avatar. I had to change it

Kat

how about an upside down pink ribbon with "help" underneath or through the ribbon ......... or 'stop the madness' , or 'let's get real', or 'we're dying to hear what you're doing for a cure', or 'give our kids a chance', or 'ask US where the money should go' ..............

i'm canadian, but my frustration runs as deep as all of yours does ......... i wish you all the very best in your endeavours! 

I can certainly help. I'm a computer graphic artist- meaning I can take existing images and alter them about any way.  However : I'm not an artist that draws free hand. The right images need to be available.   BTW- images like this makes good posters/signs; but you need simple- clean line art for a logo.

Can't do much before Xmas but will think about it over the holidays.  Keep sending in those suggestions.  I like Fumi black rose and ribbon, but yes the  rose needs to be more simple. 

Cheers

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 shepgirl, that is Awesome!!

How about all of our  Biker Sister and Brothers help us!

They get a lot of Respect and help many with problems!

Puppy

Beth,

Your idea is great, simple and very recognizable!!  And we're going to put you to work too!!!

FYI— This was the graphic of ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power):

I think what works about this graphic is that it: 1. is simple 2. is catchy and 3. draws on existing iconography (the pink triangle--a sign of associated with the oppression of gay folks during the holocaust. Jews were made to wear a yellow triange. Gay people were forced to wear a pink triange.) 

We need something LIKE THIS for our movement!

I like the idea of reworking the pink ribbon to make it less "pink" (rosy) and more confrontational.

I've also asked somebody to think about a logo. As has been said:

The logo must be simple and clear. And it should be recognizable which is why the pink ribbon should probably still be the central part of it. The black band is a good idea. I might mention this to my graphic artist. He needs ideas.

Once we get a forum up here on the boards, we need to coordinate all the threads with all the ideas.

I would like to urge those doing the organizing...please have it on a Sunday instead of a Saturday.  Saturday is the Jewish Sabbath. I, personally, have some politically influential friends and relatives that could possibly organize large groups to come to DC but NOT on a Saturday.