Freya Bolton

Freya Bolton, co-director of the materials-focused design studio and workshop Mitre and Mondays, joins the podcast to reflect on the value of hands-on fabrication for conceptual thinking; adapting to the constraints and lifespan of different projects; the importance of not becoming buried in details to the detriment of a project; and the value of working as a studio, not an individual.Freya's picks for her crit were:Best design: A sculptural lighting piece for Common Knowledge, or the display of Future Observatory: Mineral at the Design MuseumWorst design: Hay-stuffed, ackee fruit seating or any design that requires CT1 to succeed Most successful design: Wood for the TreesMost impactful feedback: “It’s not a Swiss watch; it’s a bike shelter. Get on with it.” Dream design: A canteen restaurant concerned with food systems or a water fountainThe CritGraphics: Leonhard RothmoserMusic: Yuri Suzuki and Team SuzukiThis episode of The Crit was recorded at KEF Music Gallery, London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.