While the world of technology was initially male-heavy, over the years, the tides have shifted, bringing a bit more equality aboard. We live in a diverse place and all the existing industries need to reflect this.
While there are plenty of famous graphic designers that are male, female graphic designers have been making their mark on the world for a while now as well.
Speaking to Anne Miingi managing partner at Dudusquad Limited gives us insights on being a woman in a formerly male-dominated industry
What are your thoughts on the industry, are women included?
The design and advertising space is versatile, inclusive and open-minded. Creative ideas from the genders are always welcome in a brainstorm or boardroom as these ideas complement each other beautifully.
Do people react to you as a woman in the design industry differently than they would react to a man?
In my personal view, I have not experienced a difference in how my clients or suppliers treat me or my male counterparts. There’s mutual respect based on competency, service delivery and so much more.
As a woman are there any restrictions, resting on the fact of how do you do it all?
Do it all? I am managing by a thread. I would not say there are restrictions per se, it does take discipline and maturity to ensure I maintain a healthy balance in my work, home, personal and social space.
Women in the industry continue to grow and leave their footprints some of the most famous logos were designed by women such as Carolyn Davidson created the iconic Nike Swoosh on their logo in 1971
Susan Kare is best known as an artist and graphic designer for her interface elements and the typeface contributions she made to the first Apple Macintosh from the years of 1983 to 1986.
Who knows what tomorrow’s female graphic designers will bring to the table? We can only hope that there is a bright and diverse future ahead for graphic designers across the world. Male, female, and everyone in between.
