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
Tallinn Architecture Biennale, formations in clay furniture, Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suites
We report from the Tallinn Architecture Biennale and meet one of the designers behind Cathay Pacific’s new Business Class suites. Plus: an exhibition in London explores the role of ceramics in furniture design.
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 Hungarian brand Nanushka.
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 challenges of designing bespoke interiors fit for the sky? We meet 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 crafting consciously.
Vienna Design Week
Monocle’s Alexei Korolyov reports from the 18th edition of Vienna Design Week.
