Paper is flat and simple by nature, but by adding multiple layers of depth across the decades, I could show the growth of the community over time. After several experiments, I landed on the idea of using strips of cut paper to depict the people and setting. Inspired by this concept, I began exploring different styles that could fully capture the feeling of a growing parade and relate to all who are a part of it. In celebrating 50 years of Pride, my coworker Cynthia Cheng first had the idea to depict the parade itself and show it growing in size and momentum across the decades. From its early days of activism on Christopher Street in New York City, to the worldwide celebrations of today, it has empowered and given voice to a bright and vibrant community. The Pride Parade is a symbol of celebration and liberation for the entire LGBTQ+ community. Today's slideshow Doodle celebrates 50 years of Pride by taking us through five decades of Pride history-all told through the lens of a growing, evolving, and international Pride parade!īelow, Doodler Nate Swinehart shares more on the making-of today's Doodle, as well as what the project means to him.
