olistratford[at]gmail.com
I am an editor, writer and public speaker working within design journalism. From 2016, I have been the editor-in-chief of Disegno, one of the world’s leading design journals. My writing and editing has been published by Phaidon, Gestalten and Hatje Cantz, among others.
From 2015, I have also been head of editorial for the creative agency Disegno Works, delivering commercial projects for clients including Nike, Vitra, Jaguar Land Rover and the Design Museum.
I regularly chair public talks and moderate panel discussions for brands and institutions including Apple, Moooi, YKK, RIBA, Alessi and the British Council. I am also the host of the design podcasts The Crit and Words on Wood.
Recent bylines
Wes Anderson: The Archives, Making the Plus, Platform: Bethan Laura Wood, Cars: Accelerating the Modern World, Industrial Facility Works, Playground - The Design of Sneakers, The New Era, Dirty Furniture, Apollo, Crafts, Mr Porter.
Recent clients
Jaguar Land Rover, Vitra Design Museum, ECAL, The American Hardwood Export Council, The Goldsmiths’ Centre, Nike, Herman Miller, The Design Museum, Molteni&C, Vibia, Universal Design Studio, Vestre, Nothing, Stockholm Furniture Fair.
I am available for writing and editing commissions, and can also be booked to host or moderate conferences, panel talks and public discussions.