Phil Garnham, executive creative director of Monotype Studio, joins the podcast to discuss the changing landscape of type design, the joys of creating typography for broadcasting companies, and the difficulties of releasing typefaces into the world to have a life of their own.

Phil's picks for his crit were:

Best design: FS Emeric 

Worst design: FS Lola, a typeface used for Sainsbury’s and Greggs

Most successful design: Designing logos for broadcast companies such as ITV and Channel 4

Most impactful feedback: Look at a typeface or logo with fresh eyes by flipping it on its side or upside down

Dream design: Rebranding TG Jones (formerly known as WHSmith’s)

The Crit

Graphics: Leonhard Rothmoser

Music: Yuri Suzuki and Team Suzuki

This episode of The Crit was recorded at KEF Music Gallery, London

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