What unites us is what makes us different
Our Mission
We are Tones and Shades. What unites us is what makes us different what sets us apart is who we are.
Our shades may look different at first, but our unity is in our shared struggle. Like the humble beginnings of young rivers, our tones take strength from patience and determination - ever flowing, ever growing in pace and size. Equality in the creative industries is a dream for the future and we exist to make that future now. We represent black creatives who are powerful, bold and fearless in life and in their craft.
Our Practice
Our goal is an equitable community for black people in creative industries.
Our work is to unearth the untold stories of up and coming and established talent, celebrating creatives of colour who strive day after day to hone their craft.
Our hope is that by sharing these stories we can inspire each other and the next generation of black creatives.
Special Mention
Educator, writer, and poet based in London.
Christopher Unwin is an educator, writer and poet. He lives between London and Sydney with his partner and twin boys. As his alter-ego, spoken word artist Your Friend The Poet, he tells stories that touch on love, fear, adventure and life as we know it.
Miles Johnson
Hailing from New Haven, Connecticut, USA Miles is a designer who is always on the lookout for new ways to use technology to tell stories. Building from an early career as a developer he has evolved those skills in combination with his design practice to create digital products and experiences both for large companies and in personal projects.
Lloyd Bennett
Lloyd is a South London born and bred designer who works with businesses to craft enriching brand identities and digital experiences for their customers. When he’s not designing, he is immersing himself in all things football. He’s currently in a love-hate relationship with his boyhood team Manchester United.
Special Mention
Educator, writer, and poet based in London.
Christopher Unwin is an educator, writer and poet. He lives between London and Sydney with his partner and twin boys. As his alter-ego, spoken word artist Your Friend The Poet, he tells stories that touch on love, fear, adventure and life as we know it.