The Evolution of Black Graphic Design: Through the Lens of Design Activism
Brief Overview
Throughout American history, art has been a powerful tool to amplify voices for social and political change. Graphic design specifically has played a role in the fight for social justice and civil rights for African-Americans. And in the process African-American graphic design has been revolutionized by such events. This research project will explore the ways in which graphic design activism of the Black Panther Party, Civil Rights Movement, and the Black Lives Matter movement have impacted African-American design in a broad sense, while analyzing parts of my personal design aesthetic. In many cases we see themes of Black empowerment, unity, and self sufficiency at the forefront of design created black designers. These included photographs of party members, printed newspapers, and political campaign posters that would go on to transform design for social – political engagement.
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