Vertigo #03 — Technicolour

Prior to the coloured cinema we know today, there was a somewhat unitary black-and-white model, creating a distance between audience and characters. Technicolour became just as much a celebration of the nuance and complexity of the world as it was a revolution in technology. But it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows in its forthcoming. At first, the industry was reluctant to embrace this new world of colour. To do so, the binary black-and-white systems enshrined within the industry would need to be unlearned, and new practices would have to be learned. When Technicolour made its way to the world stage, theatregoers were mesmerised, empathising and feeling closer to the stories they were being told.

Like the Technicolour Revolution, Vertigo's first Queer Issue in three years emphasises that, despite the need to unlearn binary tradition, the world is better with the colour that queer people bring. In this edition, we explore what it's like to age, to love, hate, study, consume, and simply exist as queer folk. So, grab some popcorn, get cosy in your favourite nook, and flick through 84 glittering pages of words celebrating queer creativity Get lost in the haze of TECHNICOLOUR.

Check out the online version of the issue (right) and my favourite spreads I designed (below).

About Vertigo

Vertigo is the long-running student magazine of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). It’s been published for over 50 years and is created each year by a team of student editors and designers who are elected through the student union. The magazine covers a mix of student culture, news, politics and creative showcases, aiming to represent the diverse voices and perspectives across the university.

Each year’s team develops its own visual identity, tone, and editorial direction, resulting in the magazine’s style changing from year to year. Alongside the print issues, Vertigo also runs events, launch parties, and online content to build a community on campus. Students lead the entire production, from pitching and editing to design, illustration, and distribution.

For many students, it’s one of the most visible and culturally influential parts of UTS life, offering a platform for emerging writers, artists, and designers to showcase work and collaborate on something that feels both experimental and meaningful. I am very proud to showcase my work as part of the 2025 Vertigo team.

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