Bryce Patterson
The visual mark for this exhibition features a color gradient bar, containing the word in, and a 12-point star. The name In Lived Color encompasses the experience of Black designers in a broader design industry.
This image provides a brief overview of the visual language of the exhibition. Bright colors are featured prominently; the 12-point star is shown here as a reoccurring graphic element. All typefaces used in the exhibit were designed by Joshua Darden, an African American type designer.
This image showcases a subject wall. It features three categories of questions asked to the interviewee, as well as their responses.
This image features more of the visual language seen throughout the exhibition.
What is DZN? Was my secondary touchpoint for my thesis project. It comes in the form of small cards, that could be distributed to schools and between communities. It will be a means to introduce African-American students and their families to the possibilities of careers in design.
In Lived Color
Background: In Lived Color is a design exhibition that focuses on, highlights, and celebrates the work of African-American & Black designers from all disciplines and career stages. Additionally, the exhibition will bridge the gap between African American students and the career paths of design.
Research Methodology: I achieved the collection of my exhibition content through 1-on-1 interviews, most of which were conducted on Zoom and lasted about an hour. Additional methods included, the scanning of web articles and writings as well as a review of the book An Anthology of Blackness.
Bryce Patterson is a 4th year Visual Communications Design student. He enjoys working in branding, print and environmental design. He has two Awards of Excellence awards from The Columbus Society of Communicating Arts, won in 2020 and 2024 respectively. When he is not designing, he is either watching tv or playing a video game, or outside kicking a ball around.
