Tre Seals is an award-winning graphic designer and typographer located in Washington, D.C. Seals launched Vocal Type. This diversity-driven font was a result of the lack of diversity in the industry. There was also a lack of creative vocals. It was the start of creating … Continue Reading “Type Faces”
Category: Designer’s Cookbook (Page 2 of 4)
Discover your own aesthetic influences and lineages. Why are you drawn to one visual aesthetic over another? What are the ingredients (influences) that make up your visual style? Together letâs make a Designerâs Cookbook. Each week write a post about an artist, designer, musician, scientist, philosopher, or movement. And, with example images, demonstrate how they are part of your design lineage. Include examples of your own work for comparision.
Tre Seals is a contemporary type designer and the founder of Vocal Type Co., a type foundry dedicated to creating fonts inspired by underrepresented cultures and histories. His work uniquely blends inclusivity and activism, using typography to amplify the voices of marginalized communities. Tre draws … Continue Reading “Tre Seals”
Lujain Abulfaraj is the co-founder of Twothirds Design Studio based in Dubai and the co-founder and design director of WTD Magazine. She graduated in Visual Communication from the American University of Sharjah, where she explored Arabic typography and calligraphy.
Abulfaraj is … Continue Reading “2000s to Today – Heni”
“Virgil Abloh” (1980-2021) was an innovative designer, creative director, and artist who changed the face of fashion, art, and culture. He founded the luxury streetwear brand Off-White and was the artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear business, creating history as the first Black … Continue Reading “Joelâs Designer Cookbook #2”
1953-July 24 2011
2000s to Today
Sylvia Harris was an African American Graphic Designer from Richmond, Virgina. Harris was an intelligent woman who had great energy and passion. She was studying with AIGA Medalist Philip B. Meggs at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she received a … Continue Reading “Designer’s Cookbook #3: Sylvia Harris”
Image by Faride Mereb
FARIDE MEREB was born in Valencia Venezuela, 1986. As a youth she attended the Instituto de Diseno de Caracas, in Caracas Venezuela. In 2014 she co-founded the Ediciones Letra Muerta, a publishing house for Venezuelan authors. In 2015, after receiving a … Continue Reading “FARIDE MEREB: DESIGNER’S COOKBOOK #3”
Image by Tom Burrell
TOM BURRELL is one of the first Black Americans in Advertising, and a nationally acknowledge leader in the advertising world. He has achieved tremendous success due to his ability to target audiences. Tom Burrell is a man of wisdom from whom … Continue Reading “TOM BURRELL: DESIGNER’S COOKBOOK #2a”
Image by Ikko Tanaka
IKKO TANAKA, born in 1930 in Japan, is a Japanese graphic and brand designer. Ikko Tanaka graduated from the Kyoto City University of Art in 1950, with a degree in Ancient Japanese Art. His first professional career started in textile. Two … Continue Reading “IKKO TANAKA: DESIGNER’S COOKBOOK #2”
2000s to Today
James Jean is a visual artist, born in Taiwan, he began his career in commercial and advertising after he attended the School of Visual Arts (SVA). Having worked with brands like Prada, ESPN, Rolling Stone, and DC/Marvel Comics. He … Continue Reading “James Jean-The Flow of Color”
Tim Burrellâs advertising work has greatly influenced how people of color are represented in design and media. In an industry often criticized for stereotypes, his campaigns stand out for their bold visuals, vibrant color palettes, and authentic representation. By focusing on the individuality and cultural … Continue Reading “Tim Burrell – Designers Cookbook”
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