“Blackity, Black” was a personal brand/passion project that I worked on during black history month. The name referred to someone who is being their authentic self, no matter the environment or circumstances. The goal was to create a lifestyle brand that uplifted and celebrated Black excellence. The main touchpoint was a set of baseball cards highlighting prominent figures from various fields. This was also part of a daily design challenge, so each drawing was completed within a day. The illustration style was inspired by the design of African masks as well as some of the work of Basquiat.
Illustrator, Photoshop, Fresco
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The goal was to create a lifestyle brand that uplifted and celebrated Black excellence
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The illustration style was inspired by the design of African masks as well as some of the work of Basquiat
![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/6ff648b6-0114-4353-baf7-e8819dcc9ab6/deb8b214-99ca-4313-add8-bc1fe03c677b_rw_3840.png?h=3a95dea51b9a3133b8b238286cc7f7c3)
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The name referred to someone who is being their authentic self, no matter the circumstances
![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/6ff648b6-0114-4353-baf7-e8819dcc9ab6/3b41f6ad-51b5-408e-9c39-5197f409fb95_rw_3840.png?h=41b59c248c0ab5323728727f48795688)
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