Legendary British designer Neville Brody will be one of the central figures at BRIT UNDER FEST, where he will share his vision of graphic design as a tool for communication, art, and social transformation. In what promises to be one of the most inspiring talks of the festival, Brody will invite the audience to reflect on the role of typography and design in shaping contemporary visual culture.
With a career that began at the London College of Printing in the late 1970s, Brody revolutionized graphic design with an experimental approach influenced by punk, Dadaism, and the avant-garde. His impact was immediate and lasting, especially as art director of The Face magazine, where he redefined the possibilities of editorial design with a bold and provocative visual language.
His influence can be seen in publications such as Arena, Actuel, The Guardian, and The Observer, as well as in the corporate world through his studio Research Studios (founded in 1994) and later Brody Associates. From there, he has worked with global brands like Samsung — creating the multilingual SamsungOne typeface — as well as Supreme, Mayo Clinic, and other major international clients.
Brody is also a key figure in academia. He has taught at the Royal College of Art in London, where he has shaped generations of designers who now lead the field of graphic design. His legacy includes iconic typefaces like FF Blur, Industria, and Insignia, as well as his pioneering role in FUSE, the influential experimental publication dedicated to typography.
Among his best-known contributions is his collaboration with Coca-Cola, where he helped modernize their iconic logo without losing the classic essence that has made it one of the most recognizable brands in the world.
Neville Brody’s participation in BRIT UNDER FEST is a must-attend event for any lover of design and visual culture. His presence offers a rare opportunity to hear firsthand from one of the great thinkers in graphic design — a figure whose work has helped shape the way we see, read, and understand the world.