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3 Days of Design and London Design Festival:

We venture to 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen. Plus: US-based artist Willie Cole shares his approach to using recycled materials and, at the London Design Festival, we browse a collection from British manufacturers SCP.

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★	23 Sep 2021 6 min	Extra: Tactile Baltics: Kätlin Lõbu, co-curator of Tactile Baltics, shares what’s in store at the exhibition that champions contemporary makers from the region. Eighteen designers from Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia have produced tableware, textiles, lighting and furniture, which will all be on display at the London Design Festival this year.	Download Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Share via email	Play
519	21 Sep 2021 30 min	3 Days of Design and London Design Festival: We venture to 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen. Plus: US-based artist Willie Cole shares his approach to using recycled materials and, at the London Design Festival, we browse a collection from British manufacturers SCP.	Download Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Share via email	Play
★	16 Sep 2021 6 min	Extra: Marimekko 70th anniversary auction: We hear about Finnish fashion house Marimekko’s 70th-anniversary auction of rare vintage items at Bukowskis, titled ‘The Artists Who Shaped Us’.	Download Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Share via email	Play
518	14 Sep 2021 30 min	Milan Design Week, part two: We explore the strength of the Milanese design industry and catch up with Stephen Burks and Malika Leiper to discuss their hybrid studio and gallery in New York	Download Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Share via email	Play
★	9 Sep 2021 9 min	Extra: Glass to glass: Extra: We visit an exhibition at the Fondazione Berengo Art Space to find out how a collaboration between Berengo Studio and London-based design brand Wonderglass is pushing the boundaries of Murano’s glass-blowing tradition.	Download Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Share via email	Play
517	7 Sep 2021 30 min	Milan Design Week and Salone del Mobile: The design world’s biggest event is here – we cover Milan Design Week from our base in the Lombard capital, checking in with emerging designers from Stockholm art and design collective Swedish Girls, visiting Molteni’s space at Supersalone and talking with the co-founder of Danish design studio Karakter.	Download Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Share via email	Play
★	2 Sep 2021 7 min	Extra: UAE pavilion, Venice Biennale: We catch up with Wael Al Awar of Dubai-based design studio Waiwai following its recent Golden Lion award for the best national pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale.	Download Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Share via email	Play
516	31 Aug 2021 30 min	Leica, Nike and Zanat: We speak to world-renowned German camera brand Leica about its move into the mobile phone market. Plus: we hear about Nike’s sports uniform design process and get to know a Bosnian furniture brand recognised by Unesco.	Download Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Share via email	Play
★	26 Aug 2021 6 min	Extra: Humanrace: We speak to the team behind the design of Pharrell Williams’ Humanrace skincare brand.	Download Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Share via email	Play
515	24 Aug 2021 30 min	Paul Smith, Alvar Aalto Week, Ishkar: British designer Paul Smith shares his design for a new Mini vehicle and we visit Alvar Aalto Week in the Finnish town of Kouvola. Plus: we meet Ishkar, a company helping to preserve traditional craftsmanship in conflict-affected countries.	Download Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Share via email	Play
★	19 Aug 2021 4 min	Extra: The Gonçalo chair: Ivan Carvalho takes us through the curvilinear craftsmanship found in the classic chair produced by Arcalo.	Download Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Share via email	Play
514	17 Aug 2021 30 min	Biennales, fairs and expos: We explore some of Europe’s best design events, from Design Biennale Zürich to Copenhagen Fashion Week. Plus, we speak to Nina Marenzi, the founder of Future Fabrics Expo, which focuses on sustainable materials.	Download Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Share via email	Play
★	12 Aug 2021 5 min	Extra: Unesco additions: Unesco has announced additions to its World Heritage List, including sites in South America and examples of modern architecture. Lucinda Elliott discusses the places newly recognised for their cultural significance.	Download Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Share via email	Play
513	10 Aug 2021 30 min	The Tange family legacy: Architect Paul Noritaka Tange on the challenges of continuing a design legacy with his Tokyo Aquatics Centre. Plus, the team meets Yinka Ilori at his vibrant 3D-printed basketball court in London’s Canary Wharf.	Download Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Share via email	Play
★	5 Aug 2021 4 min	Extra: Cassina Pro: Cassina’s CEO Luca Fuso shares the Italian furniture brand’s newest collection.	Download Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Share via email	Play

Design / Podcast

Monocle on Design

Latest episode

Latest episodes

Extra: Tactile Baltics:

3 Days of Design and London Design Festival:

Extra: Marimekko 70th anniversary auction:

Milan Design Week, part two:

Extra: Glass to glass:

Milan Design Week and Salone del Mobile:

Extra: UAE pavilion, Venice Biennale:

Leica, Nike and Zanat:

Extra: Humanrace:

Paul Smith, Alvar Aalto Week, Ishkar:

Extra: The Gonçalo chair:

Biennales, fairs and expos:

Extra: Unesco additions:

The Tange family legacy:

Extra: Cassina Pro:

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