Annie's vision is to put a progressive spin on the Disability Pride Flag, making it more inclusive and reflective of the varied experiences within the Disability Community. Her design process is deeply personal and thoughtful. She made several key changes to the original design by Ann Magill. Instead of the original zigzag pattern, she created two versions: one retaining the zigzag for its symbolism of navigating access barriers, and a gentler wave version for better accessibility based on the community’s feedback. Annie also adjusted the colors in the wave version to be less saturated, making them easier on the eyes. She added the brown field to represent Black and Brown individuals who are often at the forefront of the Disability Rights Movement but forgotten. Additionally, she crafted a joyful symbol of the dynamic wheelchair user icon, departing from the conventional depiction of an expressionless figure by adding personality with a smile portrayed with a small gold heart on the face. This is a nod to her own personal wide smile. This specific design was submitted to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for its American with Disabilities 30th Anniversary celebrations' Art & Activism call from Disabled Artists and was selected for the website's front-page feature. It is one of Annie’s proudest moments and has inspired the creation of the entire Progressive Disability Pride pin design collection.
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