The Crit
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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- Sep 8, 2026
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Adam Nathaniel Furman (opens the original)
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Adam Nathaniel Furman, an artist and designer, joins the show to discuss the history of colour in architecture, the challenges of viral design and his dream of designing a skyscraper facade. Adam’s picks for his crit were: Best design: Croydon Colonnade Worst design: Glowbules Most successful design: Gateways Most impactful feedback: Architect Terry Farrell telling him to listen more Dream design: A skyscraper facade, a train station or a religious space The Crit Graphics: Leonhard Rothmoser Mus
Jon Ardern (opens the original)
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Jon Ardern, cofounder of design and experiential futures company Superflux, joins the podcast to reflect on the importance of emotion and sensory feedback, the difficulties of engaging gallery visitors, and his dream of designing a living experiment. Jon’s picks for his crit were: Best design: Mitigation of Shock Worst design: Dynamic Genetics vs Man Most successful design: Uninvited Guests Most impactful feedback: A person who said their exhibition had prepared them for living through the pande
Hugh Miller (opens the original)
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Hugh Miller, a partner at Pentagram, joins the podcast to reflect on the challenges of integrating different design media into a single practice, as well as drawing narrative and tempo into graphic design. Hugh's picks for his crit were: Best design: At the End of the World, Plant a Tree by SO/LO Worst design: All work is flawed when viewed by its creator Most successful design: TDC65 Competition Campaign Most impactful feedback: A teacher who taught him to listen to and analyse music Dream desi
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