Neville Brody

Born on 23^rd April 1957 in London. Neville Brody is an English graphic designer. Alumnus of the London College of Printing and Hornsey College of Art, and is known for his work on The Face magazine (1981–1986) and Arena magazine (1987–1990), He is an art director and typographer. He is most commonly known for his work on The Face magazine and Arena magazine.

He had also designed record covers for artists such as Cabaret Voltaire and Depeche Mode. Brody’s work is visually very strong and would take the interests of any individual wether their graphic designers or not, in other words it consists of vibrant colours, creating unique typeface he creates a work that takes it audience to another level, at the same time using strong visual photography.

An article said this about Neville Brody style of work; “In his first couple of years there he started to feel the influence of punk - itself then emerging from a sort of fusion between the art colleges and the street.” (E.M. Farrelly, 2011) So his influenced by punk, street and art collages which is why he’s work is visually strong as infuses the things that inspire him.

References:

•                Antonio, Carusone [Online] (2009) Available at: http://www.aisleone.net/2009/typography/new-deal-typeface-by-neville-brody/ (accessed: 19^th April 2012).

•                Dan, Redding [Online] (2009) Available at: http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/11/06/the-beauty-of-london-in-design/ (accessed: 19^th April 2012).

•                E.M., Farrelly (2011) ‘1986 AUGUST AN INTERVIEW NEVILLE BRODY, ART DIRECTOR OF THE FACE’ 11^th March, Available at: http://www.architectural-review.com/archive/ar-1986-august-an-interview-with-neville-brody-art-director-of-the-face/8611931.article (accessed: 19th April 2012).