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Today we unveil a new chapter in our story: a new logo, and with it, our vision to further support our mission to advance our understanding of extra-pelvic endometriosis.
Extra-pelvic endometriosis is a challenging and often misunderstood presentation of the disease. It is often considered a disease impacting only women, and the conversation remains centered around menstruation and infertility. While endometriosis primarily involves the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, extra-pelvic endometriosis manifests in areas beyond the pelvic cavity, affecting organs such as the lungs, diaphragm, bowel, and even the brain.
When we created EPNR in 2018 we wanted a way to visualize the often-overlooked ways endo impacts those in our community. Each part of the logo represented the different body systems in which endo has been found; shedding light on often misdiagnosed symptoms and the experiences of those not heard in the traditional narrative. We were guided by a desire to represent everyone, choosing to keep the logo simplistic, faceless, and embellished with a bright, colorful design.
As we continue to evolve and grow, we were pulled toward the idea of creating a logo that included even more of our community, stepping away from the traditional figure of a woman. EPNR collaborated with graphic designer Kelli Cerruto, to transform the logo into what you see today. The profile was drawn by Kelli’s daughter based on her experience witnessing her mother’s struggle with the disease. The profile has a genderless expression and is overlaid with the bright colors of the original logo. to represent all of the different body systems that can be impacted by the disease.
Our hope is that all people with endometriosis feel included in our new logo, and we are excited to continue supporting you for many years to come.
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