The Crit #40: Hugh Miller
The Crit, a fortnightly podcast from Disegno, asks designers to run the rule over their own careers, passing judgment on what previous projects ran smoothly and what still fills them with regret.
For those new to the show, each episode sees Disegno’s editor-in-chief Oli Stratford invite a guest to Kef Music Gallery to look back on their past projects. Our guest reveals what worked best; what failed; what pushed their career to new heights; what feedback most shaped their practice; and what they feel needs to be redesigned.
At the end of each episode, to complete their crit, they’ll be asked to give themselves a grade for their career to date: fail, pass, commendation or distinction.
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Our fortieth guest on The Crit is Hugh Miller, accompanied by show host Oli Stratford.
Episode #40: Hugh Miller
Hugh Miller is a London-based graphic designer and art director. A co-founder of the London office of BOND, Miller was appointed a partner of Pentagram in 2025.
Working across graphics and visual identities, with clients ranging from Nike to Nokia, MTV to Microsoft, Miller’s work has been praised for its sophisticated treatment of typography, and layered approach that draws upon aspects of architecture, cinema, film and music.
Alongside his own design practice, Miller has lectured at Kingston School of Art and the University of Greenwich,in addition to being a current board member of the ISTD International Typographic Awards.
In his crit, Miller talks about the challenges of integrating different design media, and drawing narrative and tempo into graphic design, as well as the importance of self-criticism to any design practice.
Show Notes: Hugh Miller
Best design: At the End of the World, Plant a Tree by SO/LO
Worst design: All work is flawed when viewed by its creator
Most successful design: TDC65 Competition Campaign
Most impactful feedback: A teacher who taught him to listen to and analyse music
Dream design: The British Airways brand identity
This episode of The Crit was recorded at KEF Music Gallery London.
The Crit’s graphics were created by Leonhard Rothmoser.
The Crit’s music was created by Yuri Suzuki and Team Suzuki.