This chapter explores Neville Brody's family background and early creative influences, highlighting his father's innovative work as a camera technician and inventor. It delves into Brody's decision to pursue design over fine art and his perception of the dishonesty in the fine art industry. The chapter also discusses the distinction between artists and designers, as well as the speaker's time at Hornsey College of Art and their rejection and later embrace of punk music.
Neville Brody is one of the most celebrated graphic designers of his generation—a leading typographer and internationally recognized art director and brand strategist. He joins to discuss his third monograph, which showcases projects from the last thirty years of his illustrious career.