Paula Knight

Description: Bindweed seems like a good metaphor for resilience and resistance. You might not want it in your garden, but it looks quite attractive on a T-shirt.

Description: Disabled intersectional solidarity with other marginalised groups. This inclusive design uses colours from the LGBTQI+ pride and disability pride flags. It also shows what some disabilities look like.

Description: This design is about the resilience of the dandelion which decides to survive despite people not wanting it. I think this is a good metaphor for being chronically ill and disabled. Rise up! Like the dandelion which is actually a very useful plant for wildlife.

Description: Disability isn’t a bad word, even if somebody’s bedbound, their life is valid. This design is to challenge outdated terms used to describe disabled people.

Description: Get this whizzy sticker for your mobility scooter. There is no shame around using disability aids, and this fiery sticker will help display your disability pride.

Description: We can’t achieve all of the time, but as long as we’re trying, that’s enough. It’s even okay not to try all the time. This design was inspired by the Triumph motorcycle logo and it was intended as a play on that word. Whatever you make of the message, a cute sloth is always a welcome motif.

Description: You’re forever blowing bubbles, aren’t you?

Description: Nothing about us without all of us.

Description: Disabled is not a bad word.

Description: Tardigrades are clever microscopic creatures, which can withstand extreme conditions on earth. They are the perfect metaphor for resilience, and this pun makes for the perfect gift for the graduate in your life.