Frank Lucas was the first African American illustrator and photographer in Boston's advertising industry. He graduated from the Vesper George School of Art, after being an illustrator and photographer for the Army during the Korean War. He also made a career as a Graphic Designer and Art Director during the 1960s. Read more about the interesting career of Frank Lucas at The HistoryMakers' website.
If you saw the Bulls/Lakers game this past Saturday, then you probably saw Kobe Bryant's new sneaks which were designed by eighth graders at Claremont Academy and Parkside Elementary Community Academy in Chicago. Four teams of six students were part of Nike's After-School All-Stars program, where they selected materials, colors, and design using Nike's interactive site, NikeiD. Oh, and don't think these students didn't design without a concept. The winning design included snakeskin at the tip and heel because of Bryant's nickname, ''The Black Mamba.''
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I've been waiting for a contemporary show about what it's like working at a design firm, but advertising seems to be as close as I'm going to get for now. So, I thought I'd check out Trust Me, a new show on TNT that showcases the swanky professional and personal lives of a Copywriter and an Art Director (turned Creative Director) set right here in Chicago.
You know, it's interesting that Advertising has been getting more TV press lately. It will be interesting to see the effects of increasing interest in a field that is already very competitive.
Renaissance Austin, Artistic Designer of Raghouse International, is the creator behind the fabulous collection of fashion forward knitware and jewelry you can't find anywhere else. Guys and gals don't have to be in Los Angeles to rock these fashions. You can get them at the Raghouse International Etsy shop.
All images are from Raghouse International.
I discovered Krave magazine—a lifestyle magazine for men of color—on Clutch. Read Clutch's inspirational interview with William Thomas Young, Jr., and learn about his path from Graphic Designer to Publisher of what could be one of the most successful magazines for men.
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