Show Notes
Australian furniture designer Trent Jansen visits The Crit to discuss his deep collaborations with indigenous Australian artists and designers, working together to make collectible design pieces and public furniture which tell stories about Australian history and culture.
Trent's picks for his crit were:
Best design: Kurunpa Kunpu Worst design: Shelving system Most successful design: Balit-dhan Balit-nganjin Most impactful feedback: Learning about the landscape and its stories from indigenous Australian collaborators Dream design: Public furniture and spaces
The Crit Graphics: Leonhard Rothmoser Music: Yuri Suzuki and Team Suzuki
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