Design
Interview: We meet this year’s Pritzker Prize winner, to learn about his approach to architecture
Chengdu-based Liu Jiakun is the winner of this year’s Pritzker Architecture Prize. Since its inception in 1979, the annual award has been a barometer of where the architecture industry is heading. Naturally, designers worldwide…
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We meet Milan design doyenne Carla Sozzani in the city that has shaped her career
An extract from ‘Konfekt’, Monocle’s sister magazine.
Interview: Jordi Canudas on the creation of Marset’s Dripping Light
We discuss the design of the famous lamp with its maker, who inisits that every light has a personal touch.
British designer Lee Broom on lighting as a form of art
There’s no excuse for harsh, clinical lighting when much thought has gone into creating the perfect glow. Exhibit A: These spheres.
South Korean lighting firm ILKW’s bright idea
Combining the beauty of incandescent lights with the efficiency of LEDs is what its owner hopes will take the brand global.
Interview: Iittala creative director Janni Vepsäläinen on rethinking Finnish glassware
We learn about the Finnish brand’s big plans for the coming year, including a showcase of the company’s modernist Scandinavian design in Tokyo.
Profile: Japanese designer Kensaku Oshiro on bringing legacy pieces back to life
The designer revisits his work with Poltrona Frau.
Why Madison Avenue is attracting a new design-focused crowd
New York’s Madison Avenue, historically the home of America’s greatest advertising agencies, is attracting a new crowd. In recent years, the area has become a design hub, with a string of furniture showrooms from…
Interview: Design Week South Africa curator Zanele Kumalo
Insight into the event highlighting the immense talent behind the country’s home-grown industry.
Interview: Future Impact curator Hunn Wai on showcasing Singaporean design in Milan
At its best, Milan Design Week serves as a forum for championing the best design from many countries. A case in point is Future Impact 3: Design Nation, backed by the DesignSingapore Council, which…
Dubai Design Week is providing a creative launchpad for the wider Gulf region
The UAE design showcase transforming the region’s cultural outlook.
