7UP’s 1975 logo redesign (left), and the Peace Corp Logo design, 1961 by Thomas Miller. 

Thomas Miller, who lived from 1920 to 2012, emerged as a highly accomplished commercial designer and an independent visual artist. Miller's passion for art ignited at a young age. Despite the unavailability of art education, he taught himself taking knowledge from a collection of art books and drawing inspiration from the works of past artists. During his service in World War II, Miller found an opportunity to sell oil paintings while stationed in many foreign countries.

After the war, Miller finally had the chance to pursue art education at the Ray Vogue School of Art, earning a degree in design in 1950. After that, Miller became one of the first two African Americans to gain acceptance into the Society of Typographic Arts.

Throughout his career, Miller produced a portfolio of over 1,000 artistic works. His diverse body of work included projects such as the design of 7-UP packaging, branding, and logo design for companies like Motorola and the Peace Corps, as well as book illustrations, drawings, sculptures, and more. Thomas Miller's contributions to design have left a substantial impact, influencing future Black Designers.