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
Going underground
We take a trip underground to explore the design of London’s new Elizabeth Line and celebrate 120 years of Berlin’s U-Bahn. Plus: how to design the perfect underground transport map.
The world of print: St Bride Foundation, Sharp Type and Errata
We explore a printing archive in London that dates back to the 19th century and visit an award-winning type foundry. Plus: a project showcasing Portugual’s women graphic designers.
Open Architecture, ‘Alloys’ and Mexico’s biomaterials
We hear how Beijing-based practice Open is leading the way in terms of cultural architecture in China and reflect on fascinating collaborations between architects and sculptors in mid-20th-century America. Plus: a new project exploring Mexico’s plentiful biomaterials.
Monocle Design Awards 2022
We reflect on the 2022 edition of the Monocle Design Awards and meet some of this year’s winners, including Snøhetta, Limbo Accra, Anna O’Gorman and Dorte Mandrup.
Experimental living
We look at the effect of living in spaces at the cutting edge of design, from a De Stijl gem in Utrecht to mid-century residences in Perth.
‘Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear’
We take a look at ‘Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear’, a new exhibition at London’s V&A Museum that examines menswear and the concept of masculinity through the ages.
Watches & Wonders
Stop the clock! It’s off to Geneva for Watches & Wonders, one of the world’s most important watch industry trade fairs, to hear from the likes of Cartier and Zenith.
Craftsmanship: Harewood House, Clara Porset and Inegöl
We explore the varied world of craft, from a biennial showcasing its transformative power to the extraordinary work of furniture and interior designer Clara Porset. Plus: how the Turkish city of Inegöl is helping to drive the country’s furniture industry.
Marc Newson, Båge & Söner and The Invisible Collection
We talk to Marc Newson about everyday objects and his collaboration with Drummonds. Plus: the story behind Båge & Söner clocks and a reflection on craft with The Invisible Collection.
The design of play
We explore creativity in play, from the playgrounds of Isamu Noguchi to a company that puts considered design at the heart of its early-years learning spaces. Plus: we meet Amsterdam-based toy designer Luca Boscardin.
