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
Thomas Heatherwick and V-Zug
We speak to UK designer Thomas Heatherwick about his new book ‘Humanise: A Maker’s Guide to Building Our World’ and talk sustainability with Swiss appliance specialists V-Zug.
Extra: The year ahead
Nic Monisse sets the team’s design-minded agenda for 2024 and picks out some of the best international events to keep an eye on in the first half of the year.
Bryant Lu, Hana Vopravilová and ‘The State of Housing Design 2023’
We discuss high-density developments in Hong Kong and meet an emerging glass artist in Czechia. Plus, we look at US housing design.
Extra: Les Arcs
We consider the architectural history and design flair of the skiing destination in the heart of the French Alps.
David Caon, Yves Béhar, Passivhaus and Omniyat
We take to the skies to meet a designer making long-haul flights a breeze and visit a passive house in Austria. Plus: you might not need to reinvent the wheel – but what about a pick-up truck? Designer Yves Béhar tells us about his contribution to electric-vehicle manufacture.
The best of Monocle on Design 2023
The team reflects on the year’s highlights, including our pop-up studio at Salone del Mobile, a conversation with Theaster Gates and an exhibition about Swedish artist and designer Moki Cherry.
Christmas special
We head to Naples and the Nordics for some seasonal fun. And we soak up some festive cheer in London.
40 years of Lars Müller Publishers
The graphic designer and educator Lars Müller joins us to reflect on 40 years of publishing and the importance of staying independent.
Rhode Island School of Design and Design Miami highlights
We head to the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence to visit its facilities and meet its president, Crystal Williams. Plus, a recap of Design Miami with Monocle’s US editor, Chris Lord.
Design Miami
Monocle’s US editor, Christopher Lord, reflects on Design Miami.
