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Black History Month Stamps

A series of 10 commemorative stamp designs celebrating iconic Black musical artists, each featuring a cutout photo set against a patterned background that echoes their outfit and era.

Tool
Adobe Photoshop
Type
Graphic Design
Context
Class Assignment
Stamps
10 Designs
Role
Solo Designer
01 / The Collection

10 Artists, 10 Stamps

Each stamp pairs a photo of the artist with the background removed against a custom patterned backdrop that reflects the colors and textures of their outfit. Click any stamp to view it up close.

Lizzo
Lizzo
Pop · R&B · Hip-Hop
Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar
Hip-Hop · Rap
Ice Spice
Ice Spice
Hip-Hop · Drill
Rihanna
Rihanna
Pop · R&B · Dancehall
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye
Soul · R&B · Funk
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin
Soul · Gospel · R&B
Prince
Prince
Funk · Pop · R&B
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder
Soul · R&B · Pop
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Pop · R&B · Funk
Diana Ross
Diana Ross
Soul · Pop · Disco

10 Artists, 10 Stamps

Each stamp pairs a photo of the artist with the background removed against a custom patterned backdrop that reflects the colors and textures of their outfit. Click any stamp to view it up close.

Design Approach

Each stamp started with sourcing a strong photo of the artist, then removing the background in Photoshop to isolate the subject. The patterned backdrop was chosen to complement the colors and energy of their outfit, giving each stamp its own distinct palette while keeping the series cohesive through the shared stamp format.

The stamp structure (the perforated border, "USA · BHM" label, and "Forever" denomination) grounds each design in the tradition of commemorative postage while celebrating artists who have shaped the sound of generations.

Adobe Photoshop Background Removal Pattern Design Color Theory Graphic Design Typography