Visual Research: An Introduction to Research Methods in Graphic Design

Russ Bestley is a writer and designer. He is currently Reader in Graphic Design & Subcultures at the London College of Communication. He is lead editor of the journal Punk & Post-Punk, series editor of the Global Punk book series, and a leading member of the international Punk Scholars Network. His research archive can be accessed at www.hitsvilleuk.com.

Paul McNeil is a typographic designer, author and educator, and was formerly Course Director of MA Contemporary Typographic Media at the London College of Communication. In 2009 he co-founded MuirMcNeil with Hamish Muir, a design practice whose activities are focussed on exploring systematic methods in design for visual communication. Seven years in the making, The Visual History of Type, McNeil's definitive survey of type and typography from 1450-2015, was published in 2017.