Show Notes
Charlene Prempeh, founder of A Vibe Called Tech, joins The Crit for our 2025 holiday episode, examining the pleasures and importance of “good enough” work; the porous barrier between commercial and artistic practice; and answering a series of festive questions about redesigning the holidays!.
Charlene's picks for her crit were: Best design: Now You See Me: 100 Years of Black Design Worst design: A project with a beauty brand during Black History Month (Best holiday gift: An advent calendar) Most successful design: We Are All They (Best holiday decoration: A wooden star, made by her son) Most impactful feedback: Non-existent feedback, teaching her to listen to her instincts when something feels wrong Dream design: The Golden Stool (Dream design change for the holidays: Food design)
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