The logo is built from three triangles that point backward, forward, and upward representing the past, future, and presence of queer community. The pastel color palete comes from the colors of copy paper used to make community flyers and zines.

Coming Out

For more than 40 years, The History Project preserved Boston’s LGBTQ+ history under a name chosen when “gay” could not appear in a nonprofit title. In 2025, they needed a new identity that reflects their mission and makes the work easier to find and understand.

Print and digital templates use a simple grid structure and high-contrast typography to keep the focus on archival materials. Halftone patterns and outlined sections reference analog printing while maintaining a clean, accessible container for event posters and more.

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Typefaces Generic, CoFo Sans Mono, and Libre Franklin echo the feel of early word processors and photocopiers while staying easy to read across screens. The result is a visual system that’s flexible, familiar, and easy for the QHB team to use across digital and print materials.

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Digital Archive

A responsive and useful website that points users to the many programs, resources, and events QHB offers, in addition to digital and in-person access to the archives.