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Design

Bright ideas

Businesses require bold ideas to survive and thrive. Here we survey some of the smarter strategies and innovations that have helped entrepreneurs around the world to get ahead.

  • The Entrepreneurs #5
  • 31 min read
Modern Animal veterinary clinic exterior with signage, glass windows, and modern architectural design in West Hollywood.
Design

Better by degrees

The pandemic closed many routes to the marketplace for design graduates. Yet many remained impressively innovative. We call in on seven former students who are kicking on after college and creating their own opportunities.

  • The Entrepreneurs #5
  • 9 min read
Design publications and objects displayed on OSB table with red stool, including yellow notebook, blue-green magazine, and terracotta sculptural piece.
Urbanism

Port of call

France’s second city is turning its reputation around, luring investment and enterprise to its lively start-up scene. With low rents and incomparable energy, we drop by to see what all the noise is about.

  • The Entrepreneurs #5
  • 8 min read
The Babel Community's rooftop terrace with woven pendant lights, white chairs, and people at the bar counter.
Manufacturing

Gulf of expectation

The Gulf of Bothnia, linking Sweden and Finland, is a vibrant Nordic business area. From green energy to yacht-building, here’s why this cross-border region is one to watch for global investment and innovation.

  • The Entrepreneurs #5
  • 1 min read
Stacked freshly cut logs with visible growth rings and identification markings in a Swedish forest.
Books

The Monocle Book of Entrepreneurs

Our new book includes canny case studies of 100 businesses that succeeded, ideas on where to base your business and advice from more than 50 industry experts on everything from finding funding to scaling…

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Design

Making a mark

Five designers and creative directors tell us what makes an effective logo and flag up their all-time favourites.

  • Issue #147
  • 1 min read
Making a mark
Transport

Driving force

The chairman of the board at Mercedes-Benz tells us why the brand must lead the charge towards electrification and automation.

  • Issue #147
  • 7 min read
Ola Källenius, chairman of Mercedes-Benz, sitting in a modern office environment during the interview
Transport

Getting into gear

The motor-show format has stalled recently but a new approach could help the industry turn in an exciting direction. Here’s our steer from Munich’s IAA Mobility.

  • Issue #147
  • 7 min read
Busy Mercedes-Benz and Bosch exhibition hall at a major auto show.

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