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Monocle on Design - latest episodes
Tubelight
Boaz Cohen, co-founder of Amsterdam-based studio BCXSY, shares the development process behind the Tubelight, the practice’s playful, award-winning take on fluorescent lights.
Rooms Studio, Ghost Signs, ‘Zaha Hadid: Paper Museums’
We visit a design practice in Tbilisi, take a tour of faded signs of east London with Sam Roberts and learn about paper models at the Zaha Hadid Foundation.
Mobile Phone Museum
We meet the co-founder of the virtual Mobile Phone Museum to discuss the rich history and design diversity of these portable devices.
Istanbul Quality of Life Conference
Our recap of the Monocle Quality of Life Conference in Istanbul. We meet Maltese architect Richard England, and talk to the founders of fashion label Nackiyé and design studio Autoban. Plus: the creative force behind Hun…
Sign of the times
Monocle’s Stella Roos reflects on the stylistic choices found on the road signs that pepper Europe’s highways.
Venice Glass Week, Lake Como Design Festival and Unique Aircraft
We visit Northern Italy, stopping first in Murano to learn about the island’s glass production today, then across to Lombardy to reflect on the outstanding works on show at the Lake Como Design Festival. Plus, what are the…
Christie’s new Asia-Pacific headquarters
The world leading auction house has opened its new Asia-Pacific flagship space in Hong Kong. Monocle’s Asia editor, James Chambers, takes a tour with its interior designer, Betty Ng.
Protest architecture, Katie Treggiden
Architect and author, Nick Newman, explains the connection between the built environment and activism in his new title. Plus, design writer Katie Treggiden discusses the makers that are paving the way when it comes to…
Vienna Design Week
Monocle’s Alexei Korolyov reports from the 18th edition of Vienna Design Week.
London Design Festival
The Monocle team rounds up highlights from this year’s edition. Expect Design Innovation Medal winner Natsai Audrey Chieza, the landmark pavilion ‘Vert’ and a visit to Kindred record store.
‘Off The Shelf’
At the temporary pavilion in London’s Olympia we meet woodworker and designer Rio Kobayashi, along with structural engineer Steve Webb, to discuss their collaborative project.
Monocle On Design: New directions with Iittala
Since 1881, Iittala has been a pioneering force in artistic and artisanal glassmaking. It’s a legacy the Finnish heritage brand is continuing under the creative direction of Janni Vepsäläinen. In this special episode of…
London Fashion Week, Habitare trade fair
Highlights from London Fashion Week and a report from the Habitare trade fair in Finland.
Open House London
The annual Open House London architectural festival opens its doors this Saturday 14 September. Rayan Elnayal and Heba Tabidi of design studio Space Black discuss their guest-curated third spaces at this year’s edition. …
Paris special
Interviews from the recent Maison et Objet trade fair and Paris Design Week.
