Design Matters with Debbie Millman Rick Griffith
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Dec 23, 2024 Rick Griffith, a British-West-Indian designer and letterpress printer, shares insights from his creative journey and his design consultancy MATTER. He discusses the social challenges in the creative field, particularly issues of racism and sexism. Griffith reflects on how literature shaped his youth and fueled his passion for design. He emphasizes the importance of intentional curation in fostering community and creativity. Moreover, he highlights his journey as a letterpress activist, advocating for social change while navigating the complexities of identity and empowerment.
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Early Curiosity
- As a child, Rick Griffith disassembled a cassette deck with a screwdriver.
- This sparked an early interest in understanding how things work.
Literary Foundation
- Griffith's parents emphasized literature, requiring him to read Shakespeare, Brontë, Dickens, and Chaucer before age 12.
- This was driven by their belief in the transformative power of education.
Dickensian Parallels
- Griffith relates his life, both childhood and adulthood, to a Dickensian novel.
- He finds resonance with the struggles and triumphs depicted in Dickens' works.
