5 Black Graphic Designers Who Paved the Way for Black Designers of Today

They were trailblazers.

Left to right: Thomas Miller; 7-UP Packaging and Identity, c.1970; Mosaic Portrait of Wilberforce Jones.

The work of graphic designers and artists throughout the years has shaped the look and feel of each particular era. From album covers to campaign posters, black graphic designers have played an instrumental role in shaping design trends over the years. From Aaron Douglas to Leroy Winbush, the graphic…