Queer Design Club

Finn Holtz
They/them

Non-binary designer, focused on decolonizing design and making fun work!
Non-binary designer, focused on decolonizing design and making fun work!
Finn Holtz
They/them

Non-binary designer, focused on decolonizing design and making fun work!

Work
Instagram

Rex Chekal
He/him

Product designer and creative director in Chicago. I love asking why and have an active imagination. Obsessed with my cats, cooking & Target
Product designer and creative director in Chicago. I love asking why and have an active imagination. Obsessed with my cats, cooking & Target
Rex Chekal
He/him

Product designer and creative director in Chicago. I love asking why and have an active imagination. Obsessed with my cats, cooking & Target

Work
Instagram

Ross Brunetti
He/him

Hi! My name is Ross Brunetti, and I design spaces and objects that enhance the human experience
Hi! My name is Ross Brunetti, and I design spaces and objects that enhance the human experience
Ross Brunetti
He/him

Hi! My name is Ross Brunetti, and I design spaces and objects that enhance the human experience

Work
LinkedIn

Michael Frawley
He/him

I am a pansexual digital artist, illustrator, and UI/UX designer with a background in engineering.
I am a pansexual digital artist, illustrator, and UI/UX designer with a background in engineering.
Michael Frawley
He/him

I am a pansexual digital artist, illustrator, and UI/UX designer with a background in engineering.

Work
Tumblr

Adrian Politzer
she/her

I am a lesbian trans woman graphic designer based in Chicago. I love to design show posters, publications, and identities!
I am a lesbian trans woman graphic designer based in Chicago. I love to design show posters, publications, and identities!
Adrian Politzer
she/her

I am a lesbian trans woman graphic designer based in Chicago. I love to design show posters, publications, and identities!

Work

Jess Parris Westbrook
she/they

Associate Professor Design (UX, HCI, VIZ, Mixed Methods), PhD Candidate Educational Research, T1D Cyborg
Associate Professor Design (UX, HCI, VIZ, Mixed Methods), PhD Candidate Educational Research, T1D Cyborg
Jess Parris Westbrook
she/they

Associate Professor Design (UX, HCI, VIZ, Mixed Methods), PhD Candidate Educational Research, T1D Cyborg

Work
Twitter

Kuu Hubbard
She/her

I'm a product designer manager based in Chicago focused on shipping business value. Sometimes I illustrate. Mentor at Flatiron.
I'm a product designer manager based in Chicago focused on shipping business value. Sometimes I illustrate. Mentor at Flatiron.
Kuu Hubbard
She/her

I'm a product designer manager based in Chicago focused on shipping business value. Sometimes I illustrate. Mentor at Flatiron.

Work
Dribbble

Margot
they/them

I'm a Chicago-based freelance designer specializing in branding and web design. I also love illustration, painting, animation, let's party!
I'm a Chicago-based freelance designer specializing in branding and web design. I also love illustration, painting, animation, let's party!
Margot
they/them

I'm a Chicago-based freelance designer specializing in branding and web design. I also love illustration, painting, animation, let's party!

Work
Instagram

Fabricio Torres
He/Him

I'm a gay product designer looking to change the world one project at a time.
I'm a gay product designer looking to change the world one project at a time.
Fabricio Torres
He/Him

I'm a gay product designer looking to change the world one project at a time.

Work
LinkedIn

Jon Tinman
He/him

Midwestern dude from Chicago—User Experience Designer at Fuzzy Math
Midwestern dude from Chicago—User Experience Designer at Fuzzy Math
Jon Tinman
He/him

Midwestern dude from Chicago—User Experience Designer at Fuzzy Math

Work
Instagram

Alexis
she/they

Hi! I'm Al and I design user experiences that are accessible, delightful and intuitive.
Hi! I'm Al and I design user experiences that are accessible, delightful and intuitive.
Alexis
she/they

Hi! I'm Al and I design user experiences that are accessible, delightful and intuitive.

Work
Dribbble

Caroline Schlegel
She/They

I'm a Chicago-based designer & illustrator who loves speculative/futures design, packaging, publication, and branding.
I'm a Chicago-based designer & illustrator who loves speculative/futures design, packaging, publication, and branding.
Caroline Schlegel
She/They

I'm a Chicago-based designer & illustrator who loves speculative/futures design, packaging, publication, and branding.

Work
Instagram

Sharlene King
She/her

I love to speak about accessibility in design. My background includes branding, advertising, and product.
I love to speak about accessibility in design. My background includes branding, advertising, and product.
Sharlene King
She/her

I love to speak about accessibility in design. My background includes branding, advertising, and product.

Work
Twitter

Joshua Lipka
He/him

I am a Graphic Designer specializing in Brand Identities and messaging for solopreneurs who do bold things.
I am a Graphic Designer specializing in Brand Identities and messaging for solopreneurs who do bold things.
Joshua Lipka
He/him

I am a Graphic Designer specializing in Brand Identities and messaging for solopreneurs who do bold things.

Work
Instagram

Zhenqi 'Z' Ong
She/her

Chinese Singaporean designer with a background in industrial design and graphic design. Also does ceramics and kickboxing.
Chinese Singaporean designer with a background in industrial design and graphic design. Also does ceramics and kickboxing.
Zhenqi 'Z' Ong
She/her

Chinese Singaporean designer with a background in industrial design and graphic design. Also does ceramics and kickboxing.

Work
Instagram

Anthony Sudol
He/they

Hi there! I'm a UX designer with a background in education and visual design. ✏️ 🌈
Hi there! I'm a UX designer with a background in education and visual design. ✏️ 🌈
Anthony Sudol
He/they

Hi there! I'm a UX designer with a background in education and visual design. ✏️ 🌈

Work
LinkedIn

Jon Walters
He/him

Jon Walters
He/him

Work
Instagram

Mariah Gardziola
She/her

I am a queer designer based in Chicago and I love developing brands and using design to solve business challenges.
I am a queer designer based in Chicago and I love developing brands and using design to solve business challenges.
Mariah Gardziola
She/her

I am a queer designer based in Chicago and I love developing brands and using design to solve business challenges.

Work

Donnie Young
He/him

Donnie Young
He/him

Work

Donald Arnold
He/Him

I'm a User Experience Design student from the Chicagoland area with a passion for creating inclusive, functional, and accessible products.
I'm a User Experience Design student from the Chicagoland area with a passion for creating inclusive, functional, and accessible products.
Donald Arnold
He/Him

I'm a User Experience Design student from the Chicagoland area with a passion for creating inclusive, functional, and accessible products.

Work
LinkedIn

Cat Collins
they/them

I'm a nonbinary UX designer who loves joining business and user goals. I started out in the film industry and all roads led to here!
I'm a nonbinary UX designer who loves joining business and user goals. I started out in the film industry and all roads led to here!
Cat Collins
they/them

I'm a nonbinary UX designer who loves joining business and user goals. I started out in the film industry and all roads led to here!

Work
LinkedIn

Elijah Valentin
He/Him/His

Elijah Valentin
He/Him/His

Work
LinkedIn

Kyle Letendre
He/him, they/them

I am a lettering artist, type designer and graphic designer based in Chicago, Illinois. I am infinitely fascinated by letterforms.
I am a lettering artist, type designer and graphic designer based in Chicago, Illinois. I am infinitely fascinated by letterforms.
Kyle Letendre
He/him, they/them

I am a lettering artist, type designer and graphic designer based in Chicago, Illinois. I am infinitely fascinated by letterforms.

Work
Instagram

Sarah Trobee - ON HOLD
They/them

Chicago based graphic designer originally from Pittsburgh with a passion for bold and thoughtful design.
Chicago based graphic designer originally from Pittsburgh with a passion for bold and thoughtful design.
Sarah Trobee - ON HOLD
They/them

Chicago based graphic designer originally from Pittsburgh with a passion for bold and thoughtful design.

Work
Instagram

Margaret Dax
She/her, They/them

I am a genderqueer game designer & developer who loves learning from other art forms & design disciplines
I am a genderqueer game designer & developer who loves learning from other art forms & design disciplines
Margaret Dax
She/her, They/them

I am a genderqueer game designer & developer who loves learning from other art forms & design disciplines

Work
Twitter

Shiri Burson
They/them

I'm a gender flux baddie with a background in farming and RJ. I create designs that support community and environmental sustainably.
I'm a gender flux baddie with a background in farming and RJ. I create designs that support community and environmental sustainably.
Shiri Burson
They/them

I'm a gender flux baddie with a background in farming and RJ. I create designs that support community and environmental sustainably.

Work

Eddy Pollard
They/them

I am a UX/UI Designer on a mission to make the world a more inclusive place.
I am a UX/UI Designer on a mission to make the world a more inclusive place.
Eddy Pollard
They/them

I am a UX/UI Designer on a mission to make the world a more inclusive place.

Work
Twitter

Abbie Krider
She/her

Abbie Krider
She/her

Work
Instagram

Laurel M.A.E. Rivera
They/Them

(They/Them) I'm a Senior Graphic Designer, hailing from the southeast side of Chicago, and I studied Visual Communications/Graphic Design at the Illinois Institute of Art.
(They/Them) I'm a Senior Graphic Designer, hailing from the southeast side of Chicago, and I studied Visual Communications/Graphic Design at the Illinois Institute of Art.
Laurel M.A.E. Rivera
They/Them

(They/Them) I'm a Senior Graphic Designer, hailing from the southeast side of Chicago, and I studied Visual Communications/Graphic Design at the Illinois Institute of Art.

Work
Instagram

Kyra Berman-Gestring
she/her

KBG are my initials, and I am a digital product designer based in California. ☀️ I integrate user feedback to create empathetic and refined designs that work.
KBG are my initials, and I am a digital product designer based in California. ☀️ I integrate user feedback to create empathetic and refined designs that work.
Kyra Berman-Gestring
she/her

KBG are my initials, and I am a digital product designer based in California. ☀️ I integrate user feedback to create empathetic and refined designs that work.

Work
LinkedIn

Micaela
She/Her

I'm a queer industrial designer in the consumers housewares world. I love designing for delight, accessibility, and sustainability.
I'm a queer industrial designer in the consumers housewares world. I love designing for delight, accessibility, and sustainability.
Micaela
She/Her

I'm a queer industrial designer in the consumers housewares world. I love designing for delight, accessibility, and sustainability.

Work
LinkedIn

Laurel Rivera
They/Them

I'm a vibrant, creative individual with a strong passion for every form of design and medium whether it be print, digital, or multimedia based.
I'm a vibrant, creative individual with a strong passion for every form of design and medium whether it be print, digital, or multimedia based.
Laurel Rivera
They/Them

I'm a vibrant, creative individual with a strong passion for every form of design and medium whether it be print, digital, or multimedia based.

Work
LinkedIn

Rick Guasco

Rick Guasco

Work
Instagram

Makenzie Van Vooren
she/they

I am a lesbian visual designer working in healthcare! I love printmaking, eating mango, making music, and playing stardew valley.
I am a lesbian visual designer working in healthcare! I love printmaking, eating mango, making music, and playing stardew valley.
Makenzie Van Vooren
she/they

I am a lesbian visual designer working in healthcare! I love printmaking, eating mango, making music, and playing stardew valley.

Work

Amy Schwartz
She/her

I am a Creative Director who enjoys building iconic brands and high-performing, happy teams. Vegan, Bisexual, Jewish, Mother of 2.
I am a Creative Director who enjoys building iconic brands and high-performing, happy teams. Vegan, Bisexual, Jewish, Mother of 2.
Amy Schwartz
She/her

I am a Creative Director who enjoys building iconic brands and high-performing, happy teams. Vegan, Bisexual, Jewish, Mother of 2.

Work
Twitter

Lisa Wieczorek
She/her

I am a queer femme designer based in Chicago. I specialize in branding, typography, layout, web/digital, illustration, and social media.
I am a queer femme designer based in Chicago. I specialize in branding, typography, layout, web/digital, illustration, and social media.
Lisa Wieczorek
She/her

I am a queer femme designer based in Chicago. I specialize in branding, typography, layout, web/digital, illustration, and social media.

Work
Twitter

Nik E. Wicks
They/them

Nik E. Wicks is a Queer freelance illustrator and designer who is both a passionate visual storyteller and print artist.
Nik E. Wicks is a Queer freelance illustrator and designer who is both a passionate visual storyteller and print artist.
Nik E. Wicks
They/them

Nik E. Wicks is a Queer freelance illustrator and designer who is both a passionate visual storyteller and print artist.

Work
Instagram

Amanda Henry
She/They

Amanda Henry
She/They

Work
Twitter

Ben Warner
He/him

I'm a designer at Landor Chicago, spending most of my time creating identity and packaging systems. Printmaker, Life Enthusiast, Queer
I'm a designer at Landor Chicago, spending most of my time creating identity and packaging systems. Printmaker, Life Enthusiast, Queer
Ben Warner
He/him

I'm a designer at Landor Chicago, spending most of my time creating identity and packaging systems. Printmaker, Life Enthusiast, Queer

Work
Instagram

Caroline Schlegel
She/They

I'm a Chicago-based designer & illustrator who loves speculative/futures design, packaging, publication, and branding.
I'm a Chicago-based designer & illustrator who loves speculative/futures design, packaging, publication, and branding.
Caroline Schlegel
She/They

I'm a Chicago-based designer & illustrator who loves speculative/futures design, packaging, publication, and branding.

Work
Instagram

Charlie Weber
He/him

I'm obsessed with people and making the digital world a better place.
I'm obsessed with people and making the digital world a better place.
Charlie Weber
He/him

I'm obsessed with people and making the digital world a better place.

Work
Dribbble

Katie Lukes
She/her

I am a lesbian Illustrator and designer living in Chicago
I am a lesbian Illustrator and designer living in Chicago
Katie Lukes
She/her

I am a lesbian Illustrator and designer living in Chicago

Work
Instagram

Jacob "Blank" Barrick
He/him

I am a queer artist and designer for your inner child.
I am a queer artist and designer for your inner child.
Jacob "Blank" Barrick
He/him

I am a queer artist and designer for your inner child.

Work
Instagram

Carlos Kazyak-Albaladejo
He/Him, They/Them

I am an openly queer Boricua designer, born and raised in Puerto Rico, now in Chicago. Design is activism, can have a purpose & stay fun.
I am an openly queer Boricua designer, born and raised in Puerto Rico, now in Chicago. Design is activism, can have a purpose & stay fun.
Carlos Kazyak-Albaladejo
He/Him, They/Them

I am an openly queer Boricua designer, born and raised in Puerto Rico, now in Chicago. Design is activism, can have a purpose & stay fun.

Work
Instagram

Melody Pohla
They/them

Hello! I am a non-binary brand and web designer from Chicago. I serve female and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs build their dreams!
Hello! I am a non-binary brand and web designer from Chicago. I serve female and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs build their dreams!
Melody Pohla
They/them

Hello! I am a non-binary brand and web designer from Chicago. I serve female and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs build their dreams!

Work
Instagram

Alex Chen
They/them

Alex is a designer, writer, and martial artist based in Chicago.
Alex is a designer, writer, and martial artist based in Chicago.
Alex Chen
They/them

Alex is a designer, writer, and martial artist based in Chicago.

Work
Twitter

Kelly Wisneski
She/her

I am a bi, Chicago-based designer interested in how we can use data and design together to create more accessible cities.
I am a bi, Chicago-based designer interested in how we can use data and design together to create more accessible cities.
Kelly Wisneski
She/her

I am a bi, Chicago-based designer interested in how we can use data and design together to create more accessible cities.

Work
Twitter

Tom Papaleo

I am Tom. I am gay. I work mainly in UX/UI / Web design.
I am Tom. I am gay. I work mainly in UX/UI / Web design.
Tom Papaleo

I am Tom. I am gay. I work mainly in UX/UI / Web design.

Work
Instagram

Ari Craven
He/Him/His

Hello! I'm a Chicago-based graphic designer + art director. It's always my hope to create community in the local arts and nonprofit industry
Hello! I'm a Chicago-based graphic designer + art director. It's always my hope to create community in the local arts and nonprofit industry
Ari Craven
He/Him/His

Hello! I'm a Chicago-based graphic designer + art director. It's always my hope to create community in the local arts and nonprofit industry

Work
Instagram

Designers tagged

Chicago, IL

Finn Holtz

Non-binary designer, focused on decolonizing design and making fun work!

Non-binary designer, focused on decolonizing design and making fun work!

Finn Holtz

Non-binary designer, focused on decolonizing design and making fun work!

Rex Chekal

Product designer and creative director in Chicago. I love asking why and have an active imagination. Obsessed with my cats, cooking & Target

Product designer and creative director in Chicago. I love asking why and have an active imagination. Obsessed with my cats, cooking & Target

Rex Chekal

Product designer and creative director in Chicago. I love asking why and have an active imagination. Obsessed with my cats, cooking & Target

Ross Brunetti

Hi! My name is Ross Brunetti, and I design spaces and objects that enhance the human experience

Hi! My name is Ross Brunetti, and I design spaces and objects that enhance the human experience

Ross Brunetti

Hi! My name is Ross Brunetti, and I design spaces and objects that enhance the human experience

Michael Frawley

I am a pansexual digital artist, illustrator, and UI/UX designer with a background in engineering.

I am a pansexual digital artist, illustrator, and UI/UX designer with a background in engineering.

Michael Frawley

I am a pansexual digital artist, illustrator, and UI/UX designer with a background in engineering.

Adrian Politzer

I am a lesbian trans woman graphic designer based in Chicago. I love to design show posters, publications, and identities!

I am a lesbian trans woman graphic designer based in Chicago. I love to design show posters, publications, and identities!

Adrian Politzer

I am a lesbian trans woman graphic designer based in Chicago. I love to design show posters, publications, and identities!

Jess Parris Westbrook

Associate Professor Design (UX, HCI, VIZ, Mixed Methods), PhD Candidate Educational Research, T1D Cyborg

Associate Professor Design (UX, HCI, VIZ, Mixed Methods), PhD Candidate Educational Research, T1D Cyborg

Jess Parris Westbrook

Associate Professor Design (UX, HCI, VIZ, Mixed Methods), PhD Candidate Educational Research, T1D Cyborg

Kuu Hubbard

I'm a product designer manager based in Chicago focused on shipping business value. Sometimes I illustrate. Mentor at Flatiron.

I'm a product designer manager based in Chicago focused on shipping business value. Sometimes I illustrate. Mentor at Flatiron.

Kuu Hubbard

I'm a product designer manager based in Chicago focused on shipping business value. Sometimes I illustrate. Mentor at Flatiron.

Margot

I'm a Chicago-based freelance designer specializing in branding and web design. I also love illustration, painting, animation, let's party!

I'm a Chicago-based freelance designer specializing in branding and web design. I also love illustration, painting, animation, let's party!

Margot

I'm a Chicago-based freelance designer specializing in branding and web design. I also love illustration, painting, animation, let's party!

Fabricio Torres

I'm a gay product designer looking to change the world one project at a time.

I'm a gay product designer looking to change the world one project at a time.

Fabricio Torres

I'm a gay product designer looking to change the world one project at a time.

Jon Tinman

Midwestern dude from Chicago—User Experience Designer at Fuzzy Math

Midwestern dude from Chicago—User Experience Designer at Fuzzy Math

Jon Tinman

Midwestern dude from Chicago—User Experience Designer at Fuzzy Math

Alexis

Hi! I'm Al and I design user experiences that are accessible, delightful and intuitive.

Hi! I'm Al and I design user experiences that are accessible, delightful and intuitive.

Alexis

Hi! I'm Al and I design user experiences that are accessible, delightful and intuitive.

Caroline Schlegel

I'm a Chicago-based designer & illustrator who loves speculative/futures design, packaging, publication, and branding.

I'm a Chicago-based designer & illustrator who loves speculative/futures design, packaging, publication, and branding.

Caroline Schlegel

I'm a Chicago-based designer & illustrator who loves speculative/futures design, packaging, publication, and branding.

Sharlene King

I love to speak about accessibility in design. My background includes branding, advertising, and product.

I love to speak about accessibility in design. My background includes branding, advertising, and product.

Sharlene King

I love to speak about accessibility in design. My background includes branding, advertising, and product.

Joshua Lipka

I am a Graphic Designer specializing in Brand Identities and messaging for solopreneurs who do bold things.

I am a Graphic Designer specializing in Brand Identities and messaging for solopreneurs who do bold things.

Joshua Lipka

I am a Graphic Designer specializing in Brand Identities and messaging for solopreneurs who do bold things.

Zhenqi 'Z' Ong

Chinese Singaporean designer with a background in industrial design and graphic design. Also does ceramics and kickboxing.

Chinese Singaporean designer with a background in industrial design and graphic design. Also does ceramics and kickboxing.

Zhenqi 'Z' Ong

Chinese Singaporean designer with a background in industrial design and graphic design. Also does ceramics and kickboxing.

Anthony Sudol

Hi there! I'm a UX designer with a background in education and visual design. ✏️ 🌈

Hi there! I'm a UX designer with a background in education and visual design. ✏️ 🌈