Monocle on Design
Your essential guide to design, covering furniture, craft, and architecture. Discover fresh stories, rising talents, and the latest from top studios.
Latest Episodes
Telling stories through design with Andu Masebo and creative studio Birch
How do designers tell stories with their work? London-based designer Andu Masebo discusses his social approach to “simple, efficient objects”. Then: James Allen of creative studio Birch explains how strategy-design in the luxury space requires well-researched taste. Plus: Nic and Grace on 25 years of the Serpentine Pavilion.
Nichecraft and placemaking with Luca Nichetto and David Galullo
Italian designer Luca Nichetto on nichecraft and the limits of treating design as purely collectable. Then: The office’s future with Rapt Studio’s David Galullo. Plus: Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton on Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Arts Festival.
How does a city affect design? Miminat Shodeinde and Joris Laarman on process and place
We round-up Paris Dećo Off and Maison&Objet. Then: collectable design with London-based creative Miminat Shodeinde. Plus: Dutch designer Joris Laarman on drawing inspiration from nature.
Design in Dubai with ARDH Collective and Some Kind of Practice
The best of Dubai Design Week. Nic Monisse talks with ARDH Collective co-founders Alyina Ahmed and Max Tettamanzi on turning waste into building materials. Then: Exploring courtyards with Some Kind of Practice’s Omar Darwish.
Taking design cues from nature with Altere Studios and Tom Kundig
Grace Charlton explores how good design can assist new year workouts with Alberto Lambert, CEO and founder of Altere Studios. Plus: making the practical beautiful with American architect Tom Kundig.
The best of 2025
Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton share thier favourite moments from across 2025 on Monocle on Design and pick out what they’re looking forward to in the year ahead.
Moving forward via tradition with Tekla. Plus: Balkrishna Doshi at the Vitra Design Museum
Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton on where to get your last-minute design Christmas goodies. Plus: Grace talks to the Tekla team about their new London shop. Then: We explore Balkrishna Doshi’s work at the Vitra Design Museum.
How to spot timeless design and make DIY chic with SCP and MG&Co
We speak with British designer Sheridan Coakley of SCP about his journey into furniture-making and his philosophy about what makes design last. Then: Matilda Goad of MG&Co on elevating DIY. Plus: Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton give us the Monocle view of the Pantone colour of the year.
Design Miami with Jen Roberts and Moderne Gallery
Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton report from Miami. Plus: Grace discusses the rise of collectible design with Design Miami’s CEO, Jen Roberts. Then: Nic explores the work of George Nakashima with Moderne Gallery.
Making the bed: The importance of design for our bedrooms with Thuma and Rise & Fall
What are the key ingredients to a well-designed bedroom? Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton discuss their must-haves. Then: modern bedroom-furniture maker Thuma on moving into the living room space. Plus: clothing and homeware brand Rise & Fall on why good ideas begin between the sheets.
