About this episode
Phil Garnham discusses the evolving world of type design and typography for broadcasting.
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Guest: Phil Garnham
Topics covered
- type design
- typography
- broadcasting
- typefaces
- design critique
Keywords
- type design
- typography
- broadcast logos
- typefaces
- design critique
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Monotype Studio, ITV, Channel 4, Sainsbury’s, Greggs, TG Jones
Places: KEF Music Gallery, London
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