Past Projects

What is COMMUNITY? Mini-Documentary

This project centers on community-driven storytelling, blending intentional design with authentic narratives to highlight underrepresented voices. As Creative Director, I led the conceptual and visual design, ensuring every element resonated with purpose and impact. Tobe Hilary Mokolo, serving as Director, Filmmaker, and Photographer, brought the vision to life through her unparalleled ability to capture compelling stories with depth and clarity. Together, we’ve crafted a body of work that challenges conventions and amplifies the voices that matter most. [Press PLAY]

2019 - Present | The mixTAPE x maniFESTO Workshop + Curriculum | Stanford University

Website | https://dschool.stanford.edu/tools/mixtape-manifesto

For those unfamiliar with the '80s or '90s, a mixtape was a physical cassette with a compilation of songs. Personal, intentional, and truly one-of-a-kind, a mixtape reflects the maker's joys, struggles, moods, or vibes through multiple artists, songs, styles, genres, etc. 

Historically, manifestos have launched political movements—like the Black Panther Party's Ten Point Plan—and driven communal revolutions and educational reforms. They are tools to initiate action, inspire, challenge, and shift thinking. A personal manifesto helps you articulate your purpose and direction, clearly stating what you stand for and intend to achieve and holding yourself accountable to your beliefs and goals.

State of Black Design (SOBD) 2024 centered on the theme "We the People," emphasizing the collective power of Black designers in shaping the future of design. My workshop, Designing Your Community Mixtape Manifesto, invited participants to explore how design and collaboration could propel their work forward. [click the picture]

Black Design Week is a 4-day design thinking immersion exclusively tailored for educators and grad/PhD education scholars at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). A culturally relevant and supportive environment to learn design mindsets, break away from perfection, innovate student engagement, and create the future through their classrooms.

What is DESIGN? Mini-Documentary Part 2
The second part of the project expands the narrative, focusing on the transformative power of design and storytelling to build connections and inspire action. As Creative Director, I shaped the overarching vision, while Tobe Hilary Mokolo, as Director, Filmmaker, and Photographer, masterfully captured the layers of meaning within each frame. This installment delves deeper into the intersection of purpose and creativity, offering a dynamic perspective that complements and enriches the larger project. [Press PLAY]

Projects Continued…

(in)VISIBLE Designers: Season 2 w/ Black and Missing Foundation, Derrica Wilson, Natalie Wilson, Aleta Hayes, Felicia Smith, and Milan Drake.

Course Featured at Stanford University’s Design Institute (The d.school) + Art Exhibit at The Stanford University Center for Teaching and Learning
Operating at the intersection of visual expression and freedom of speech, our course, Print on Purpose, investigates social justice movements that leverage print and printed-matter production methods. With the unique background of our teaching team and the learning goals and methodology behind our course, Print on Purpose demonstrates how purposeful expression and thoughtful design pedagogy can amplify student voices and shape compelling storytelling tools. [click the picture]

Community Office Hours | Stanford University d.school
Weekly gathering for students, faculty, and community members — communion, conversation, and connection — 30 minutes of each with a LIVE podcast on the famous “Red Couch” at Stanford University’s d.school.

Black Power & Print: Celebrating Stanford Libraries' Black Graphic Design History Collections in Conversation | Stanford University/Green Library
Ms. Cheryl D. Miller and the Black Graphic Design History Collections at Stanford Libraries inspired this event, celebrating the intersections of design, history, and social justice. The day included a public viewing of the collections, a design sprint on speculative futures, and a panel discussion exploring the significance of Black design history and its integration into archival practices.

Projects Continued…

March 2026 | Stanford University

Website | https://dschool.stanford.edu/events/be-hella-well-a-community-design-residency

#BeHellaWell is a three-day residency, hosted by Omari Souza (Virginia Tech) and Reuben Vincent (Jamla/Roc-Nation), built for student wellness, community connection, and future building during the most stressful stretch of the quarter. This residency is for Stanford students across all schools who want structured support, community connection, and creative practice during the final stretch of the quarter. Faculty, staff, and invited community partners are welcome for the public sessions and Friday night programming.

  • (in)VISIBLE Designers Season 1 Ep 1 | Stanford University d.school | Dr. Angela Davis

  • (in)VISIBLE Designers Season 1 Ep 2 | Stanford University d.school | Akintunde Ahmad

  • (in)VISIBLE Designers Season 2 Ep 4 | Stanford University Green Library

  • Accra, Ghana Photo Essays

  • Creative Director | Accra, Ghana | African, African American Studies Department (AAAS)

  • DigiFli Collaboration Project

  • HBCU Faculty Development Network Presentation

  • South by Southwest (SXSW) Edu Panel and Interactive Session

  • National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education (NCORE) Interactive Session

  • The State of Black Design (SoBD) 2024 | Tennessee State University (TSU) | Interactive Session + Panel

  • The State of Black Design (SoBD) | 2025 | Minnesota College of Art and Design (MCAD) | Interactive Session + Panel

  • The State of Black Design (SoBD) | 2025 | Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) | Interactive Session + Panel

  • 2025 Women's Leadership Summit Presenters | Interactive Keynote | Stanford University

  • 2026 Women's Leadership Summit Presenters | Interactive Session | Stanford University