Creators: Derry Noyes Graphics and Melinda Beck / United States Postal Service
Client: United States Postal Service
With these stamps, the U.S. Postal Service commemorates the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, a civil rights law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex from any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. The artwork features four unique designs, each a dark blue silhouette of a woman’s face in profile. The digital illustrations of the four women represent female athletes, specifically a runner, a swimmer, a gymnast, and a soccer player. Yellow laurel branches, symbolic of victory, rest in their hair and on the swimmer’s cap. Rendered in lettering created by the artist, “Title IX” appears written across the women’s cheeks, intended as an empowering message about the inclusion of women and girls in all educational settings. Early on the design team knew they wanted to focus on sports for the stamp designs. While athletics is just one aspect of Title IX, it's a big one.
Additional Credits
Derry Noyes, Art Director
Melinda Beck, Designer
Melinda Beck, Artist
Melinda Beck, Typographer