9 July 2020

One of the leading figures in US postwar design, Alexander Girard was a polymath who created everything from bold graphics and textiles to colourful branding for Braniff International Airways.

7 July 2020

We talk airplane interiors with Adam White, director of Factorydesign, and ask journalist Anthony Paletta why airports are designed with short-haul in mind. Plus: we jet off to Helsinki for an exhibition that celebrates the…

6 July 2020

We stop off at Berlin’s Tegel Airport to learn about its colourful past and uncertain future.

2 July 2020

Olivia Ahmad, exhibition curator at the House of Illustration shares the story of Polish graphic designer George Him.

Take it from us: we’ve spent more than a decade lifting the lid on ideal residences. Here is what we’ve learnt about how to build cosy homes that cater to all.

This strip of Australian coastline has developed a gentle architectural style that takes the heat in its stride. Indeed, if you need an air-con system, your design is judged a failure.

We take a spin in a classic convertible in our brand-new series on the stories behind the world’s most beautiful works of industrial design. Plus: the latest furniture.

It’s time to embrace the season. Whether you’re relaxing close to home this summer or exploring distant shores, we’ve put together an exclusive collection of smart clothing and handy accessories to ensure that you’re always…

30 June 2020

We discuss the origins of tessellations in Islamic art and ask how architecture affects our work-life balance. Plus: author Shelley Klein recounts her childhood in a mid-century house in Scotland and we preview Monocle’s…

29 June 2020

Monocle’s Alexei Korolyov assesses two very different incentive schemes in the cities he calls home: Moscow and Vienna.

25 June 2020

We check in with graphic designer and educator Debbie Millman to discuss staying connected in divided times and moving learning online.

23 June 2020

Designer Dr Danah Abdulla joins Josh Fehnert for a round-up of the design headlines and author Julia Watson talks about indigenous design. Plus: Erin Lilly of Kohler shares some insights.

22 June 2020

We visit Ljubljana Castle, a former medieval fortress that’s now at the heart of city life in the Slovenian capital. It hosts everything from award-winning restaurants to a diverse collection of cultural venues.

18 June 2020

Pilot and photographer Bill Young tells of the mesmerising, bizarre and sometimes questionable carpets found in hotels around the globe.

16 June 2020

We talk with the author of a new biography of US architect Philip Johnson, find out the latest from Helsinki Design Week and spotlight the rebranding of the Taiwan Design Research Institute.