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Great shape

Good design brings joy when home comforts matter most. Fiskars, the Finnish design giant, has been leading the way in innovation and functionality for centuries, creating iconic and enduring products for the home.

  • Issue #133
  • 6 min read
Great shape
Design

Building connections

Swissbau in Basel is a biennial window onto the pre-eminent Swiss construction industry – and a one-stop-shop for the world’s most forward-thinking architects.

  • Issue #132
  • 9 min read
Günther Seitz examining wooden window frames and doors at a trade show display
Design

The bold business owner: Takeshi Yamanaka

In 1928 Maruni Wood Industry was born out of a fascination with the masterful carpentry in ancient shrines. Today its furniture is found in the Californian headquarters of Apple as well as airport lounges,…

  • The future of Japanese craftsmanship
  • 4 min watch
People walking in the Itsukushima shrine.
Design

The future of Japanese craftsmanship

To celebrate our book about Japan, we are presenting a film series that dives into the intriguing ecosystem that has preserved Japanese traditional skills over centuries. Meet the people who are future-proofing the age-old…

  • The future of Japanese craftsmanship
  • 2 min watch
Furniture display in a shop.
Business

Skeleton crew

Inside the surprisingly low-tech world of Research Casting International, where toothbrushes and patience are the primary tools for liberating 140-million-year-old Brontosaurus bones from their rocky tombs.

  • Issue #132
  • 5 min read
Albertosaurus skull fossil with open jaw on workshop shelf surrounded by restoration supplies and caution tape
Design

Clear vision

In a world of too-bright LED lights, respected Spanish brand Marset casts a warmer glow on the business of lamp design. We meet the enlightened makers at its new HQ.

  • Issue #130
  • 5 min read
Clear vision
Business

Outside the box

E-commerce packaging is a growing environmental problem. From mushroom moulds to intelligent boxes, we meet the people and companies with sustainable solutions to the disposable packaging industry's biggest challenges.

  • The Forecast #10
  • 1 min read
Outside the box
Fashion

Process power

The Japanese fashion industry’s dedication to perfecting production techniques has set the bar for manufacturing excellence. How did this celebration of the specifics come to define the country’s exacting output?

  • Issue #129
  • 6 min read
A layered outfit detail shot featuring a navy coat, lavender layer, blue striped shirt, and beige trousers.
Retail

Pack leader

The great outdoors is having a moment and Snow Peak hopes its fashionable pitch can turn this into a movement.

  • Issue #129
  • 9 min read
A young woman with a short fringe sits in front of a rail of earth-toned jackets in a clothing boutique.
Business

Monocle x A. Lange & Söhne

Monocle Films has partnered with A. Lange & Söhne to uncover the mystery of how to create a sublime timepiece that will last for generations. We delve into the world of horology to see…

  • Film
  • 3 min watch
A sketch showing a watch design.

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