Romek’s extraordinary life saw him through times of unprecedented change that conspired to radically alter the face of Europe – his exceptional talent went on to make a vital contribution to British visual culture. If design, as many would claim, is a profession of optimism then Romek Marber is one of its giants. Despite everything, he worked for the making of a kinder, fairer and better world for which he carried no ill will and retained the enduring sense of wonder that makes good design possible. Bruce Brown, Emeritus Professor