Brodie Neill

Growing up in Tasmania, Australian-born designer Brodie Neill was surrounded by diverse landscapes and ecology, inspiring his fascination of the natural world and his commitment to protecting it. After studying at The University of Tasmania, he completed graduate studies at the Rhode Island School of Design in 2004. He founded his studio, Made in Ratio, in 2013.

Brodie Neill is an advocate for recycling waste found in our oceans. He developed a material called Ocean Terrazzo – hundreds of pieces of plastic that are set into resin. His aim is to transform waste materials into something beautiful. His designs also draw inspiration from nature. This can be seen in The Clover Pendant, which mirrors the natural form of the clover leaf. He has collaborated with notable brands such as Swarovski, Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz, and Alexander McQueen and has had pieces featured in museums and galleries across the world.

"The creative process is where the magic happens. A design can go from an instinctive idea to a resolved concept quite quickly then the process of realisation begins. Knowing you’ve stumbled upon something new is a very exciting time." - Brodie Neill