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The Crit

Oli Stratford

Booking Overview

This is a design-focused interview show in which established designers and creative practitioners critically review their careers, discussing notable projects, setbacks, influences, and future ambitions. Suitable pitches include accomplished designers, architects, artists, creative directors, and design-studio founders with a substantial portfolio or distinctive perspective; booking difficulty is medium because guests are typically recognized professionals in the design industry.

Metrics

Episodes: 44

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

Instagram: 33.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@disegnojournal.com

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Host

Oli Stratford - Editor-in-chief and founder of Disegno, an independent magazine focused on design and visual culture.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established designers, artists, architects, creative directors, and design-studio founders with a recognized body of work and a distinctive perspective on their professional practice.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership or partnership at a notable design studio, A substantial portfolio of recognized design, architecture, or artistic projects, Work exhibited, published, commissioned, or influential within the design industry

Recent Guest Discussions

Alexandra Gerber - Design As Cultural Expression, The Gendering Of Objects, Biomaterials, And Her Career Highlights And Ambitions.

Adam Nathaniel Furman - The History Of Colour In Architecture, Viral Design, And Ambitions For Designing A Skyscraper Facade, Train Station, Or Religious Space.

Jon Ardern - Emotion And Sensory Feedback, Engaging Gallery Visitors, Experiential Design, And The Ambition To Create A Living Experiment.

Hugh Miller - Integrating Different Design Media, Narrative And Tempo In Graphic Design, Professional Feedback, And Career-defining Projects.

Leyu Li - Social Media In Design Practice, The Challenges And Opportunities Of Food Design, Commercial Work, And Career Highlights.

Recent Topics

Design, Design Criticism, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Architecture

Episodes

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Stephen Burks and Malika Leiper

October 13, 2026

Stephen Burks and Malika Leiper, the partners behind nomadic studio Stephen Burks Man Made, join the podcast for a discussion about questioning what radical design means today and challenging the industry’s focus on the global North.Stephen and Malika's picks for their crit were:Best design: Shelter in PlaceWorst design: Not being able to find the right partners to create mass-produced products Most successful design: The design of their nomadic studio Most impactful feedback: To always b...

Alexandra Gerber

September 23, 2026

Alexandra Gerber, a London-based industrial designer whose work explores cross-pollination between industries, joins the podcast for a discussion about design as a form of cultural expression, the gendering of objects, and the allure and complexities of working with biomaterials.Alexandra’s picks for her crit were:Best design: Up shelvingWorst design: Installation of A Meaningful OrderMost successful design: A Meaningful Order Most impactful feedback: When people say her work is not feminine ...

Adam Nathaniel Furman

September 08, 2026

Adam Nathaniel Furman, an artist and designer, joins the show to discuss the history of colour in architecture, the challenges of viral design and his dream of designing a skyscraper facade.Adam’s picks for his crit were:Best design: Croydon Colonnade Worst design: Glowbules Most successful design: Gateways Most impactful feedback: Architect Terry Farrell telling him to listen more Dream design: A skyscraper facade, a train station or a religious space The CritGraphics: Leonhard RothmoserMusi...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Crit
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How do I get in touch with The Crit?

The Crit is hosted by Oli Stratford. Its publicly listed email is info@disegnojournal.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Crit?

The publicly listed email for The Crit: info@disegnojournal.com.

How many listeners does The Crit have?

Podseeker estimates The Crit reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Crit?

The Crit typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established designers, artists, architects, creative directors, and design-studio founders with a recognized body of work and a distinctive perspective on their professional practice. Common among recent guests: Leadership or partnership at a notable design studio; A substantial portfolio of recognized design, architecture, or artistic projects; Work exhibited, published, commissioned, or influential within the design industry. Recent guests include Alexandra Gerber, Adam Nathaniel Furman, and Jon Ardern.

How hard is it to get booked on The Crit?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Crit cover?

Recent episodes cover Design, Design Criticism, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, and Architecture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@disegnojournal.com

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