Neef Rehman on working at ustwo, finding a love of design through data and why you shouldn't believe the hype

Neef Rehman is a web developer and designer, working at ustwo in London, the digital agency famous for its award-winning Monument Valley game. He's also behind the company's new scheme to help first-time founders through mentorship and support. Recorded pre-lockdown, we discuss how he fell in love of design after dealing with data at one of his first jobs, and why he's now proud to be giving back to the industry. He also shares his thoughts on mental health, the danger of facades and why honesty is better for everyone.

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