“IT’S GONNA BE BRICK” BOOK LAYOUT & INFO GRAPHICS
IT’S GONNA BE BRICK is a powerful manual designed to guide aspiring architects through the educational path to licensure while celebrating architecture’s cultural impact. Written by Ibrahim Greenidge, RA, AIA, NCARB—co-founder of BOLT Architecture and former president of the New York Coalition of Black Architects—the book reflects his mission to increase representation in architecture and empower communities.
Book layout
Typography
Information Graphics
Print Production
Challenge
The project required a design that balanced technical information with cultural storytelling, ensuring accessibility for students while maintaining the sophistication expected of a professional architectural manual.
Solutions Delivered
7ONE8 DESIGN developed a cohesive brand identity for the book through:
Book Layout – A structured, visually engaging format that makes complex information approachable.
Typography – Clean, modern fonts that balance readability with professional appeal.
Information Graphics – Simplified visuals to illustrate processes, pathways, and concepts.
Print Production – Oversaw production to ensure quality, durability, and accessibility for diverse readers.
Impact
The final product is more than a manual—it’s a cultural statement. By combining architectural rigor with storytelling, IT’S GONNA BE BRICK serves as both a guide for aspiring architects and an inspiration for the next generation of designers to see themselves as changemakers as well as superheroes.