The Crit

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

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

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

What do designers think about their own work? Which project are they most proud of; what early design do they regret; and what would they most like to design in the future? The Crit, a new podcast from Disegno, has the answers!This week, Martino Gamper joins The Crit as his retrospective Before, After and Beyond opens in London, sharing memories from his success with a self-initiated stool, to the impassioned critique he received from Enzo Mari.Martino's picks for his crit were: Best design: Arnold Circus StoolWorst design: An unnamed wooden chair for an Italian furniture brand Most successful design: Design is a State of MindMost impactful feedback: Enzo Mari’s criticism that some of his work was neither craft nor industryDream design: An anonymous, ubiquitous object or detailThe CritGraphics: Leonhard RothmoserMusic: Yuri Suzuki and Team SuzukiThis episode of The Crit was recorded at Uncommon Holborn

What do designers think about their own work? Which project are they most proud of; what early design do they regret; and what would they most like to design in the future? The Crit, a new podcast from Disegno, has the answers!This week, Bethan Laura Wood joins The Crit to talk everything from toothpaste-inspired handles and explorations into the aesthetic potential of laminate, to feminist salons and the importance of learning how to edit.Bethan's picks for her crit were: Best design: Kaleidoscope-o-ramaWorst design: Entwined light Most successful design: Super Fake or ToothpasteMost impactful feedback: If you carry everything, it ends up being nothingDream design: A dog bed for WilmaThe CritGraphics: Leonhard RothmoserMusic: Yuri Suzuki and Team SuzukiThis episode of The Crit was recorded at Uncommon Holborn

What do designers think about their own work? Which project are they most proud of; what early design do they regret; and what would they most like to design in the future? The Crit, a new podcast from Disegno, has the answers!This week, Yinka Ilori comes on The Crit to discuss being tempted to buy his chairs back, the career advice Tracey Emin gave him in M&S, and the importance of joy and self belief.Yinka's picks for his crit were: Best design: Colour PalaceWorst design: Okra chair Most successful design: If Chairs Could TalkMost impactful feedback: Don’t rush, take your time and build your body of workDream design: Sculpture park The CritGraphics: Leonhard RothmoserMusic: Yuri Suzuki and Team SuzukiThis episode of The Crit was recorded at Uncommon Holborn