I’m a New York based multidisplinary designer originally from Jefferson Park, a neighborhood located in the southern region of Los Angeles, California.
My approach is grounded in creative research, challenging perceptions, and highlighting underrepresented stories. My services include (not limited to) branding, web design and development, posters, and typography.
Best way to reach me is contact@kyranthom.com
Bilingual poster for The AfroMexpats, a film focusing on the stories of three Black women who embody the Blaxit experience in Mexico, sponsored by Latino Publishing Broadcast and Third Root Media.
Invited by Rethink Communications to design a symbol for Periods for Periods, a collaborative typeface and campaign dedicated to raising awareness about period poverty in North American schools.
“End a sentence, start a revolution,” this project, earned a Clio Award for Design Craft in 2022.
Title and graphic design for 'Taste The Sky', a three part musical series sponsored by FlockTogether, intricately weaves field recordings of birdsong and running water, collected during tranquil walks, into a rich auditory experience.
Waves of Change, an editorial campaign
between Allbirds x Highsnobiety, highlighting the contributions of
five contemporary leaders in fashion sustainability.
This initiative was designed to celebrate the innovative approaches
and the significant positive impacts they are making within the
fashion industry, particularly in promoting sustainable practices.
My role involved crafting the visual identity, which
includes designing the logo(s), designing the website, and merch.
During my tenture with the WP creative group at The Washington Post, a highlight of mine, was leading the art direction, development,
and design of an editorial campaign showcasing multiple leaders across teams at Capital One.
Poster and web design for New York Times Op-Docs You Can’t Stop Spirit, a short film that explores the tradition of the Mardi Gras Baby
Dolls and their impact on the cultural landscape of New Orleans.
Design for Jackd's OOH street campaign, spanning
both New York and Los Angeles.
Editorial illustrations for
destinations that should be on every cannabis enthusiast’s bucket list. Commissioned by Thrillist for Green Thumb.
Brand identity and design for Jack’d, the premier QPOC social
app with a membership exceeding 15 million users globally.
Talking Hands - Watch My Nails Don’t Watch Me, explores themes of beauty, self-expression, and the cultural
significance of nail art, framing nails as both a form of architecture and
a tool for cultural conversation.
In 2021, I was video editor for interdisciplinary artist, Pamela Council, debut video installation.
Commissioned by Times Square for Midnight
Moment, a monthly digital art exhibition that transforms the electronic
billboards of Times Square into a public art space.
HereWhere.World
On-going photographic series that captures the diverse language of signs
and symbols. Throughout the curation process, I designed and developed
a website that serves as a platform for viewers to appreciate the artistry,
typography, colors, and cultural nuances.
From Inca To Chavin, explores the
artistic traditions of the Incan civilization and their predecessors,
such as the Chavín culture, in the Andes. This zine includes the architecture,
pottery, textiles, and sculptures, reflecting the intricate cultural
heritage of these ancient societies.
Logo and website for Vashni Korin, Caribbean-American
filmmaker, director, and journalist. Her work spans powerful
storytelling through film, exploring cultural narratives and social issues.
Album artwork + poster for Tranquility Studies Vol. 1, a collection of meditation music, with the intention of bringing peace and healing to listener, performed by musician NTHNL.
Designed the single covers + vinyl for The Garden, debut album by Mithunder, a Brooklyn-based artist
of Sri-Lankan heritage, renowned for his lofi music that blends ambient
textures with mellow beats.