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We’re honored to share that our founder, Kris Hale, was recently featured in VoyageATL’s Community Highlights, a series dedicated to spotlighting Atlanta’s most inspiring voices. In this powerful interview, Kris opens up about the vision behind Dope Pieces Puzzle Company, what drives her as a creative entrepreneur, and why authentic representation matters now more than ever.
Kris’s journey began with a simple idea: to bridge art, culture, and community through puzzles. But not just any puzzles—puzzles that reflect the beauty, diversity, and richness of artists of color. As a Black woman and art lover, she noticed how underrepresented Black and Brown artists were in everyday products. So she built a company that could change that narrative—piece by piece.
In the interview, Kris talks about the intentionality behind Dope Pieces: from choosing visual artworks that stimulate emotional connection to collaborating with talented artists across the diaspora. Her mission is deeply rooted in conscious consumerism, cultural pride, and economic empowerment for creatives of color.
“Dope Pieces is about celebrating art that looks like us, tells our stories, and honors our roots,” she shares. “It’s about building something that my son—and others—can see themselves in.”
The puzzles aren’t just beautifully crafted; they are thoughtfully designed to center representation, emotional resonance, and community connection. Each design tells a story. Each collection is a celebration of identity, artistry, and the global Black and Brown experience.
Kris also reflects on the challenges of entrepreneurship—especially as a woman of color—and how staying true to her purpose helped her build a brand that stands apart in a traditionally overlooked corner of the art and toy industries.
We’re grateful to VoyageATL for uplifting voices like Kris’s and for helping shine a light on Black-owned businesses that are creating meaningful, culturally relevant work.
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At Dope Pieces, we’re proud of where we started—and even more excited for what’s ahead. Thank you for being a part of this journey.
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