P. R. Brown

P. R. Brown

Paul R. Brown is a graphic designer, photographer, and music video director.

His early career in graphic design started at Pentagram in London with Peter Saville and Brett Wickens, followed by Frankfurt Balkind in Los Angeles. From there he went to Capitol records as an art director and then took the role of Creative Director for October Films in New York.

In 1996 he founded Bau-da Design Lab, which currently operates out of Los Angeles and New York. P.R. Brown is well known for his album designs for musicians such as Audioslave, Mötley Crüe, Korn, Godsmack, and early in his career he gained a particular notoriety for his work with Marilyn Manson. His career in music video direction has included notable videos for a diverse array of musicians including Carrie Underwood, My Chemical Romance, John Mayer, Three Days Grace, Billy Corgan (as well as Corgan's band, The Smashing Pumpkins), Evanescence, Seal, Audioslave, Prince, Jack White & Alicia Keys, Slipknot, Sevendust, Avenged Sevenfold, Matisyahu, Mötley Crüe, Goo Goo Dolls, Static-X and Death Cab for Cutie.

He has also worked on numerous commercials that include Ford, Google, McDonald's, Mack and Harley Davidson.