YouSeven™ ℅ BLACK—THREAD is the working practice of London-based senior multidisciplinary Designer, Director of Photography, and Colourist; Wil Barker.

Specialising in Capturing and showcasing culture-led moments through social & Digital content.

Founded in 2011, the BLACK—THREAD process is about weaving together high-level social and branded video production with bespoke workflows, care, and craft.

Press / Features

LBB Essentials List, 2026. The Apprentice UK Season 18, EP 10, 2024. The Apprentice UK Season 17, EP 5, 2023. Creative Lives in Progress, 2021.We Are Social, 2019."Salon XVII" London College of Communication, 2017. @London, 2015. Know Obstacles, 2014. Compendium Magazine, 2014.

Clients & Project
Collaborators Include

Adidas, Amazon Music, Call of Duty, Chase Bank, Dr. Martens, Kelloggs Rice Krispies Squares, LEGO F1, Lucozade, McCain, Starbucks, TikTok, and more…

Previously

Senior Designer - Photo & Video Lead at We Are Social.
Freelance Designer at Share Creative.
Co-Founder & Lead Designer at Ethics & Antics Clothing.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Hospital Records.

Contact

For freelance work and upcoming project opportunities, get in touch via email.

Wil Barker
wil@youseven.co.uk
+44 7752171250

“I want to make beautiful things, even if nobody cares”

— Saul Bass

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