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Black Public Media


The Black Experience



Brand Identity
Web Design


Black Public Media’s goal was to create a refresh of their current branding identity and website . The organization’s platform serves as a source to support media content centered around the global Black experience. The live website design can be viewed here.











The BPM pattern system is a universal design element. Bringing a dynamic feeling of movement and layering along with pops of color. These can be used singularly or in combination with any graphic.

Each is interchangeable in color and size.

The inspired themes that contributed to the thought process behind these elements are as listed:
  • Circles - Popping /Circular/ Afro Shape Hair
  • Plus - Addition/Advancement/Premium
  • Parallel Lines- Constant Streaming/Production
  • Zig-Zag- Community/Meeting/Ups & Downs


Upon usage of the original patterns, they can be customized in variations of color and size . There are a few extensive pieces that can branch off and be applied to social, promotional, and web materials. Shown here is an extension of the plus symbol pattern into an expressive movement pattern.








Black Public Media


The Black Experience





Brand Identity & System
Web Design

Black Public Media’s goal was to create a refresh of their current branding identity and website . The organization’s platform serves as a source to support media content centered around the global Black experience. The live website design can be viewed here.


























The BPM pattern system is a universal design element. Bringing a dynamic feeling of movement and layering along with pops of color. These can be used singularly or in combination with any graphic.

Each is interchangeable in color and size.

The inspired themes that contributed to the thought process behind these elements are as listed:
  • Circles - Popping /Circular/ Afro Shape Hair
  • Plus - Addition/Advancement/Premium
  • Parallel Lines- Constant Streaming/Production
  • Zig-Zag- Community/Meeting/Ups & Downs





Upon usage of the original patterns, they can be customized in variations of color and size . There are a few extensive pieces that can branch off and be applied to social, promotional, and web materials. Shown here is an extension of the plus symbol pattern into an expressive movement pattern.