Creative Mind Consulting Group

03/01/2026

Couple more designers to show:

Eugene Winslow (1919 – 2001)

Born in Dayton, Ohio, into a family of seven children, Eugene Winslow’s parents stressed the importance of education and encouraged their children to study the arts. Winslow attended Dillard University, receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He then served in WWII as part of the revered Tuskegee Airmen.

After the war, Winslow nurtured his lifelong artistic interest by attending The Art Institute of Chicago and the Illinois Institute of Technology. Winslow then went on to co-found the Am-Afro Publishing house based out of Chicago, where in 1963, they published Great American Negroes Past and Present with Winslow’s illustrations. That same year, he also designed the seal commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation for the Chicago Exposition. Throughout his career as an artist, designer, businessman, and entrepreneur, Winslow always sought to promote racial integration wherever possible.

For more on Eugene visit here: https://www.printmag.com/featured-design-history/13-african-american-graphic-designers-you-should-know/

02/27/2026

Featured African American Designer:

Leroy Winbush (1915 – 2007)
One week after graduating high school, Winbush left Detroit for Chicago to become a graphic designer. His inspiration and mentors at the time were sign designers on Chicago’s South Side. He began creating signage, flyers, and murals for the Regal Theater, where he rubbed elbows with some of the most famous black musicians of the time.

02/26/2026

We're looking to close out Black History month strong giving you some info on a few hero designers from the past. Lets start with:

Aaron Douglas (1899 – 1979)
Known as a key artist in the Harlem Renaissance, Aaron Douglas was a pivotal figure in developing a distinctly African style of art through his blending of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles with connections to African masks and dances. His illustrations, published in Alan Locke’s anthology, The New Negro Movement, showcased his detachment from European-style arts and evolution into his own style, clearly communicating African heritage.

02/23/2026

Remembering our dog Nala who we walked around Los Angeles during the pandemic landing on Lassie's star. Very nice day. Happy Walk Your Dog Day friends.

12/03/2025

Speed is important not just for race cars.

11/19/2025

Creative Mind Consulting Group was birthed to help organizations with their marketing planning. Start off with a no-obligation review of your marketing and then see if our next two meetings can get you past the goal line. We're here to help.

11/18/2025

Repurposing for better marketing.

11/12/2025

Now's the time to get ready for your 2026 marketing. Is your website not performing? Are your leads not sufficient enough? Contact us for a no-obligation meeting where we can do a free assessment to provide solutions towards better growth for 2026.

11/11/2025

11/10/2025

Here are some tips learned from WordCamp Canada last month. Hope it helps you get to the next level in your marketing.

Note: I'll also share some nice shots of the places I visited. Ottawa, Canada is beautiful. The Carleton University is bounded to the North by the Rideau Canal and Dow's Lake so it just enhances the views.

11/03/2025

We believe in adoption. Many of our friends have adopted. Interested in adoption checkout adoptuskids.org.

10/17/2025