Show Notes
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 display Most successful design: Materials Personality Quiz Most impactful feedback: You need to own it Dream design: The education system
The Crit Graphics: Leonhard Rothmoser Music: Yuri Suzuki and Team Suzuki
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