Before being an influencer became an occupation of sorts, we had people such as Black interior designer Cecil Hayes. She is one of many Black interior designers, but she has done an incredible amount of influencing through her many “firsts.” Cecil Hayes is known...
We continue to honor Black History Month in the world of design and architecture by celebrating the life of Black architect Julian Francis Abele. He was born on April 30th, 1881, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His education included Cheyney University, where he did...
As we researched Black designers for Black History Month, we were bombarded with the unfair treatment and conditions that Black designers had to endure back in the day. So we are all left with many mental pictures of the trauma that pioneers of black designers such as...
When we think of influential architects, we usually think of the buildings they designed that stand as a constant reminder of their formidable talent. Most, if not all, of these architects were trailblazers. But did you know that some of the most expensive current...
