Show Notes
Hugh Miller, a partner at Pentagram, joins the podcast to reflect on the challenges of integrating different design media into a single practice, as well as drawing narrative and tempo into graphic design.
Hugh's picks for his crit were: Best design: At the End of the World, Plant a Tree by SO/LO Worst design: All work is flawed when viewed by its creator Most successful design: TDC65 Competition Campaign Most impactful feedback: A teacher who taught him to listen to and analyse music Dream design: The British Airways brand identity
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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