So uuuh flags... amirite?
I feel like being aromantic and asexual is difficult in the sense that there isnât really a widely accepted flag or symbol that we are all happy to gather under. In my experience, Due to the unique attraction-less meaning of a-spec identities, I feel that simply using the aromantic or asexual flag feels like Iâm ignoring half of my identity, while using both at the same time/merging them seems somewhat impractical and clunky at the best of times. As kind of an example of what I mean is that when someone identifies as bisexual, itâs kind of implied that theyâre biromantic as well unless otherwise stated, but when someone is asexual or aromantic it seems a lot more common for people to have more that one label to adequately describe themselves. That probably doesnât make sense, but I guess it doesnât really matter.
Anyway, I decided to make one!
Iâve seen a few great design concepts already, and I was actually inspired to make this by a lesbian flag redesign I saw (Iâll try and remember to link it). If nothing has really become official and accepted as an aroace flag, I may as well give it a shot and see if people like it.
The first image is a 5:3 ratio flag, while the second is the expanded image of the flagâs creation, which you are able to crop if you donât like the current placement of the 5:3 flag. It also looks pretty nice as a symbol, seeing as itâs made from upside down hearts, implying that we donât experience love in a ânormalâ way. The arch is also triangular, suggesting the âAâ prefix that defines the ace and aro-spec communities. Whatâs more, it forms an ace of spades shape, which was completely unintentional on my part.
Since colours are kind of important in the memorability and symbol status of a flag, I altered some to make it look nicer. But hopefully their symbolic meanings are still somewhat apparent.
Dark greyârepresentative of a lack of sexual or romantic attraction. It isnât quite black, so I like to think itâs also there for the grey-Aâs and Demis.
Purpleâthis is kinda obvious. Supposed to represent the wider asexual community.
Whiteârepresentative of trans and non-binary aroaces.
Light greenârepresentative of the greater aromantic community.
Bluish greenârepresentative of the oriented aroace community, the flag of which this colour was taken from. (Link)
If you like it, feel free to use this for your own blogs or other social stuff. I would appreciate credit though. Remember, I just made this for fun so if youâre angry about something I said or have feedback just let me know like a respectful person and I will answer you the same way!
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