Jonathan Barnbrook

Jonathan Barnbrook is the founder of Barnbrook, one of Britain’s most well-known and highly regarded independent creative studios, based in London. They work with a variety of clients across the globe and projects of varying scale. From overseeing the brand identity and environmental graphics of Art Basel and Roppongi Hills to their award winning David Bowie album covers.

Barnbrook’s contribution to design was recognised with a retrospective at the Design Museum in London entitled Friendly Fire in 2007 and at Ginza Graphic Gallery in 2004. A touring exhibition of the studio’s work Collateral Damage was staged in various countries, including France, Croatia and Slovenia.

Jonathan's Talk

Typography, Culture and Resistance

Jonathan Barnbrook presents an overview of his work as a graphic designer and typographer, from experimental New Wave typography to record cover collaborations with David Bowie. The lecture also explores politically engaged projects including work with Adbusters and Banksy’s Dismaland, reflecting on the role of design within contemporary culture and society.