The Crit invites designers to review their own careers, picking out their highlights, lowlights and ambitions for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Architect Katy Marks from Citizens Design Bureau joins The Crit the studio to explore her passion for designing welcoming and inclusive spaces, from community-led housing and cultural venues such as the Manchester Jewish Museum to the conservation of listed buildings. She also shares the story of -Unobra, her design for a one cup asymmetrical bra for post-mastectomy bodies, which was informed by her own experiences as a breast cancer survivor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Michael Marriott
Designer, curator, writer and educator Michael Marriott joins The Crit to discuss making stickers that are sweetly political, his dream of restyling electric cars, and what he would most like to redesign about Christmastime.Michael’s picks for his crit were:Best design: OláWorst design: Sardine Tin Drawers Most successful design: Fusilli book stand Most impactful feedback: Craft is just making something with care Dream design: Electric CarThe CritGraphics: Leonhard RothmoserMusic: Yuri Suzuki and Team SuzukiThis episode of The Crit was recorded at Uncommon Holborn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bisila Noha
Ceramic artist, researcher and writer Bisila Noha joins The Crit to discuss her interest in challenging Western ideas about art and craft, honouring the contributions of women of colour to these disciplines, and the importance of finding different ways to design and make with clay.Bisila's picks for her crit were:Best design: Baney ClayWorst design: Two-Legged Vessel Most successful design: Her writing practiceMost impactful feedback: Receiving trust, respect and encouragement from curator Jareh DasDream design: ToiletsThe CritGraphics: Leonhard RothmoserMusic: Yuri Suzuki and Team SuzukiThis episode of The Crit was recorded at Uncommon Holborn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stefan Diez
Stefan Diez, founder of Diez Office, joins The Crit to discuss the importance of elegance and joyfulness in sustainable design, and his work convincing major manufacturers to deviate from standard commercial manufacturing methods to cater for circular products.Stefan’s picks for his crit were:Best design: Ayno lamp or Boa tableWorst design: Couch or an unnamed wardrobe projectMost successful design: Plusminus or New OrderMost impactful feedback: Designing shouldn’t always be easyDream design: Royalties payment systemThe CritGraphics: Leonhard RothmoserMusic: Yuri Suzuki and Team SuzukiThis episode of The Crit was recorded at Uncommon Holborn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Seetal Solanki
Seetal Solanki from Ma-tt-er is the latest designer to join The Crit, discussing her work mapping materials in Bali and fostering community Nigeria, to using quizzes and memes as an educational exercise. Seetal's picks for her crit were: Best design: Desa Potato Head or 16/16 residency Worst design: An unnamed restaurant window displayMost successful design: Materials Personality Quiz Most impactful feedback: You need to own itDream design: The education system The CritGraphics: Leonhard RothmoserMusic: Yuri Suzuki and Team SuzukiThis episode of The Crit was recorded at Uncommon Holborn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Crit invites designers to review their own careers, picking out their highlights, lowlights and ambitions for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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