Design Matters with Debbie Millman Neville Brody
Nov 13, 2023
Neville Brody, celebrated graphic designer, discusses typography's manipulative nature and its influence on audience response. He also talks about his background, the experimental design of The Face Magazine, the inclusion of artists with disabilities in contemporary art, partnerships with Creative Growth, challenges in redesigning newspapers, the shift in design culture, social media challenges, and a meeting with Steve Jobs.
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Design's Broader Reach
- Fine art had become commodified, focusing on investment and fame rather than public engagement.
- Design, despite its commercial nature, offered a broader reach and a platform for questioning mass media.
Art School and Punk Roots
- Neville Brody attended Hornsey College of Art, known for its experimental approach.
- He later became a punk, living in a squat and working various jobs while studying.
Failing Art School, Succeeding in Design
- Brody's tutors failed him, citing a lack of commercial potential, but external assessors gave him top marks.
- He got a job at Rocking Russian, designing record sleeves, right after graduation.