The reinforce the idea we used the map of Quilombo dos Palmares, this huge symbol of resistance to black people in Brazil, to form all images in the book through generative design. We created a code that transforms the map into tiny particles, literally inserting the DNA of Black Brazil’s history into every illustration.

The book includes black boxes in translucent tracing paper, revealing important historical information when the pages are turned over. Plus, each chapter of the book became a subject at Zumbi dos Palmares College and was integrated into the syllabus of different college grades. Finally, the Black Box has been opened.

Campaign US

“Black Box brings
the stories of Black people’s cultural legacy
to the spotlight”

Afropunk

 “Unveiled a discarded part
of white-washed history,
in order to bring pride
and knowledge
to Afro-descendants”

The Drum

 “US Creative Work
of the Week: ‘Black Box’
tells the untold stories
of pre-slavery Africans”

R7

"Black Box:
the history of humanity
told from an African
perspective

Hypeness

"Book brings to light great
achievements of Black people who
have been rendered invisible by history"

UOL

"An initiative to promote
the cultural and historical
legacy of Black people"

Recognitions

Cannes Lions _ GOLD _ Industry Craft Design
Cannes Lions _ SHORTLIST _ Design
Clio Awards _ SHORTLIST _ Design 
Creative Club of Brazil _ SILVER
Creative Club of Brazil _ INBOOK