Show Notes
Experience designer, artist and filmmaker Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian makes a flying visit to The Crit, discussing bouncing sound waves off the moon to create music mixed with the sounds of the Big Bang, to redistributing wealth to community groups using funding ring-fenced for Brexit celebrations.
Nelly's picks for her crit were: Best design: Piccadilly Un:Plugged Worst design: University of the Underground (the early years) Most successful design: Tour de Moon Most impactful feedback: Fiona Raby telling her that she needed to overcome her anxiety about public speaking because it was going to become a big part of her work Dream design: A rocket, a sex toy, or toys for McDonald’s Happy Meals
The Crit Graphics: Leonhard Rothmoser Music: Yuri Suzuki and Team Suzuki This episode of The Crit was recorded at KEF Music Gallery, London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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