Taking inspiration from Lewis Latimer as a historical figure, we crafted a brand that juxtaposes old and new. We paired Latimer’s old engineering sketches with a sleek new logo, and layered old black and white photos, with contemporary photos of Black Innovators. The result is a brand that looks to the future while still paying homage to the great thinkers and inventors of the past.

Latimer

JUNIOR DESIGNER

FULL BRAND BUILD // LOGO // BRAND GUIDE // SOCIAL IMAGERY

Lewis Latimer was a Black inventor and patent draftsman who helped patent the lightbulb. The company Latimer’s mission is to fund the future of Black entrepreneurs by connecting them to investment opportunities.

Below is a comprehensive brand guide that were largely inspired by my initial concepts. I contributed the logo, illustrations, fonts, photography style, and other brand elements that ended up in the final brand.

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Initial Concepts + Moodboards

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