A.M. Darke
@prettydarke.bsky.social
artist. director of Afro Hair Library. maker of games + experimental media. obsessed w/ hair + beauty + culture.
Every now and then I’m looking for some interview I did and find something I didn’t even know I’d done. Here’s a fun Wired article featuring one of my games www.wired.com/story/differ...
This Art Exhibition on Video Games Breaks You Out of Your Comfort Zone
A number of talented artists are using video games not just as a method of telling stories, but as an environment to break viewers—and players—out of the “magic circle.”
www.wired.com
July 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Every now and then I’m looking for some interview I did and find something I didn’t even know I’d done. Here’s a fun Wired article featuring one of my games www.wired.com/story/differ...
a lil biased since 2 of my works are in here 😅
Been busy adding more resources to the codex! 🧬
Some highlights:
🎮 @abletoplay.com to discover accessible games
🔤 @chequered.ink 1200+ font bundle (currently just $19!)
👩🏾🦱 Open Source Afro Hair Library (shout out @prettydarke.bsky.social !)
📖 Code My Crown guide to Black hair textures in games
Some highlights:
🎮 @abletoplay.com to discover accessible games
🔤 @chequered.ink 1200+ font bundle (currently just $19!)
👩🏾🦱 Open Source Afro Hair Library (shout out @prettydarke.bsky.social !)
📖 Code My Crown guide to Black hair textures in games
July 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
a lil biased since 2 of my works are in here 😅
touching so much grass simply because i never figured out who to follow on here
July 8, 2025 at 4:49 AM
touching so much grass simply because i never figured out who to follow on here
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me 🤝 savory oats
rolled oats, sesame oil, soy sauce, chili crisp, egg (cooked right in the oatmeal!)
rolled oats, sesame oil, soy sauce, chili crisp, egg (cooked right in the oatmeal!)
March 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
me 🤝 savory oats
rolled oats, sesame oil, soy sauce, chili crisp, egg (cooked right in the oatmeal!)
rolled oats, sesame oil, soy sauce, chili crisp, egg (cooked right in the oatmeal!)
Reposted by A.M. Darke
Just heard NPR's interview with @prettydarke.bsky.social about modeling Black hair in video games, and I'm so glad she's continuing her research and advocacy in this area. It's great when everyone has representation in this major part of our culture. www.npr.org/2025/03/16/n...
An animation breakthrough makes it possible to more accurately illustrates Black hair
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with video game designer and UC Santa Cruz professor A.M. Darke, about her work on a new computer algorithm that more accurately illustrates Black hair.
www.npr.org
March 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Just heard NPR's interview with @prettydarke.bsky.social about modeling Black hair in video games, and I'm so glad she's continuing her research and advocacy in this area. It's great when everyone has representation in this major part of our culture. www.npr.org/2025/03/16/n...
Get INSPIRED this #BlackHistoryMonth with a new series from AfroHairLibrary.org 🌺
February 1, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Get INSPIRED this #BlackHistoryMonth with a new series from AfroHairLibrary.org 🌺
back teaching. back in the gym. feel fantastic. incredible what rest can do.
January 24, 2025 at 5:47 AM
back teaching. back in the gym. feel fantastic. incredible what rest can do.
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From the new Minecraft movie, to Johanna's presidency at Blizzard, our very own award and
@prettydarke.bsky.social 's landmark paper!
@prettydarke.bsky.social 's landmark paper!
January 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
From the new Minecraft movie, to Johanna's presidency at Blizzard, our very own award and
@prettydarke.bsky.social 's landmark paper!
@prettydarke.bsky.social 's landmark paper!
On December 21st, AKA Negro Solstice (iykyk), the Afro Hair Library celebrated an iconic moment in Black digital culture by releasing Black Power-Ups! a series of original superheroes and their alter-egos. It’s our first full-body 3D release! Here are my faves 🥰
January 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
On December 21st, AKA Negro Solstice (iykyk), the Afro Hair Library celebrated an iconic moment in Black digital culture by releasing Black Power-Ups! a series of original superheroes and their alter-egos. It’s our first full-body 3D release! Here are my faves 🥰
aww thanks 🫶🏽
🧔🏾♂️Are you tired of the lack of black hair styles in video games? Then you should really check out the Afro Hair Library. Brought to you by the fantastic A.M. Darke( @prettydarke.bsky.social ), there are TONS of black hair styles to use in your personal or commercial projects. 💅🏾
January 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
aww thanks 🫶🏽
Black Hair 🫱🏽🫲🏾 Technology
a historical achievement. we present our paper this December in Tokyo
a historical achievement. we present our paper this December in Tokyo
October 10, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Black Hair 🫱🏽🫲🏾 Technology
a historical achievement. we present our paper this December in Tokyo
a historical achievement. we present our paper this December in Tokyo
Explaining the link between Black hair in film and video games. Full vid: www.instagram.com/reel/DAWda5c...
September 25, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Explaining the link between Black hair in film and video games. Full vid: www.instagram.com/reel/DAWda5c...