Show Notes
James Melia, founder and creative director of London-based design agency Blond, joins the podcast for a conversation about packaging, brand names, and greater attention towards design in medical tech.
James's picks for his crit were: Best design: Fussy refillable deodorant Worst design: A desk he designed for his final project at university Most successful design: An upcoming packaging design for a US brand Most impactful feedback: His colleague Dana Salmanzadeh asking why James is the only person in the studio who pitches and presents projects to clients Dream design: A catheter
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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