ABOUT US
THE FOUNDER
Jude Caze is an Afro-Caribbean-American graphic designer, engineer, and the founder of paperxpencil© Creative Design Lab. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in the late 1970s, Jude developed a passion for graphic design and visual arts as a young boy, inspired by the early days of video games. The vibrant streets of his neighborhood became a canvas for his creativity, fostering his artistic expression.
"as a child in Brooklyn, I was surrounded by Caribbean culture and Black life. The colorful style and deep pride showcased by my neighbors left a lasting impression that would affect everything I do today."
During his teenage years, Jude lived in humid Central Florida. The transition from New York to the southernmost state was a stark contrast; concrete canopies gave way to asphalt roads and thick woods. Whenever possible, he sought to immerse himself in Black culture and the arts, drawing inspiration from his surroundings.
"I spent the slow hot days of Palm Bay mostly indoors creating art; painting, drawing and writing."
Jude ultimately earned a degree in electrical engineering from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. After spending some time in the corporate world, he found it challenging to balance his professional life with his passion for creating art. In early 2018, while meditating on the beach in Fort Lauderdale, he founded paperxpencil© Creative Design Lab.
THE BRAND
What embodies Blackness more than the beach? It symbolizes the boundary between worlds, brimming with infinite possibilities—the starting point and the conclusion of time. It links our past to the future through waves of pain, love, and resilience. We stand strong in the face of adversity, thriving where others might falter.
At paperxpencil© Creative Design Lab (PXP), we are a media arts company dedicated to honoring the Black journey. We share stories, both fictional and nonfictional, that reconnect our community with nature while highlighting the physical and spiritual gifts the beach offers.
"based in sunny Fort Lauderdale Florida, the brand inspiration is the beach where I often spend early mornings with paper and pencil (hence the name), journaling my everyday struggles, channeling the ancestors, and discovering my inner peace. "
Each of us carries a battle within. We invite you to reflect on your inner self to discover peace along this journey we call life.
SAY HELLO
We'd love to hear from you. Feel free to shoot us an email or text.
hello@paperxpencil.com
PHONE
754.207.2940
HQ
2950 West Cypress Creek Rd.
Ste. 333 (PMB# 1069)
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