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Kyra N. Thompson
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Designer, artist, and researcher partnering with organizations, institutions and artists
to create visual identities, exhibitions, publications, and cultural experiences.
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The Art and Identity Crisis of Yasuo Kuniyoshi

On December 8, 1941, artist Yasuo Kuniyoshi (1889-1953) awoke to find himself branded an “enemy alien” by the U.S. government in the aftermath of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. The historical crisis forced Kuniyoshi, an émigré Japanese with a distinguished career in American art, to rethink his pictorial strategies and to confront questions of loyalty, assimilation, national and racial identity that he had carefully avoided in his prewar art. 

2017

A visual exploration of memory, identity, and belonging through the interconnected Black and Brown communities that shaped my understanding of home in Los Angeles.
Tranquility Studies Vol. 1

“Tranquility Studies, Vol. 1.” an EP from NTHNL. Each of its 5 tracks features a different flavor of atmospheric moods and melodic interludes. The simplest description of the record would be to label it ambient relaxation music.

Tranquility Studies Vol. 2

Artwork for NTHNL explores the relationship between electronic sound and traditional instrumentation. While the fusion of electronic and acoustic elements is not new, the project emphasizes frequencies within the 7–10 Hz range—levels often associated with heightened focus and sustained attention. This subtle shift in sonic frequency distinguishes the work, positioning sound itself as a tool for concentration and cognitive engagement.

Hummingbirds

Key art concept for Hummingbirds, a coming-of-age story about Silvia and Beba as they transform their hometown on the Laredo Texas–Mexico border into a wonderland of creative expression and activist hijinks.

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The Afro Mexpats

Film poster for a documentary that follows three Black women who have made a new home in Mexico. The film explores the layered realities of Black identity as they navigate life between American privilege and racial subjugation.

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HighSnobiety

Merch design for Waves of Change, a collaboration between Highsnobiety and Allbirds. Created a limited-edition T-shirt that extended the campaign's sustainability narrative into a wearable format.

Logos + Symbols
Selection of logos and symbols designed for artists, institutions, and independent projects. The work focuses on creating distinctive, adaptable marks grounded in concept, context, and long-term usability.

The Garden

Art direction for The Garden, an EP by Mithunder. Designed the album cover and single artwork, building a visual identity that extended across the full release campaign.

HighSnobiety

Designed the campaign website for Waves of Change, a collaboration between Highsnobiety and Allbirds, creating a digital experience that reflected the initiative's focus on sustainability and environmental impact.