1619
black american history archive + thesis

 2026
 Brand Identity, Art Direction, Concept Development
 Art Director:  Paul Kepple
 Collaborators:
   
Eric Wright -
Videographer/Photographer  
   
Daniel Williams -
Videographer/Photographer
DESCRIPTION

1619 is an archive of the Black American experience, focusing on personal record, belongings & cultural practices.

As experiences may differ from region to region, 1619’s mission is to engage with, learn from, and represent the diversity of black cultures throughout the United States.

We invite individuals to share their stories — on their own terms, in their own voice.


For more information about how this brand came together, please view my Medium Brand Story