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
Bellerby & Co Globemakers, Chybik + Kristof, ‘Georgian Illuminations’
We go on a workshop tour to learn the craft of creating bespoke globes and Czech architect Ondrej Chybík joins us in the studio. Plus: we visit an installation that illuminates the history of Georgian light shows.
Extra: ‘The Atlas of Car Design: The World’s Most Iconic Cars’
Jason Barlow discusses his survey of iconic car designs from across the globe.
Dubai Design Week
Nic Monisse reports from this year’s event, which took place on the streets and in the buildings of the city’s design district.
On Collecting: Chara Schreyer
The latest episode of the series from Monocle and Sotheby’s profiling some of history’s greatest collectors focuses on the German-born, California-raised philanthropist and patron of the arts. Schreyer amassed more than 600 works by some of the most significant modern artists, as well as various residences in which to house her collection, working…
Extra: Leo Palmer
The Moravia-based designer talks about his Xylographic project, which transforms wood prints into furniture.
Charlene Prempeh, Fforme, Martin Brudnizki
We talk to Charlene Prempeh about diversity in design and hear from fashion label Fforme. Plus: a chat with designer Martin Brudnizki about his new retail outpost for And Objects.
Extra: Pottery workshop
Monocle’s Amy van den Berg goes to a pottery class hosted in collaboration with furniture and interior designer, Fred Rigby, and ceramic brand, Monoware.
David Thulstrup, The Office Group, Store Projects
We talk about total design with Danish architect David Thulstrup and find out how The Office Group’s new timber tower could tempt workers back into town. Plus: we check in with Store Projects, an association of creatives working to address inequalities in design.
Extra: LGR eyewear
The Rome-based maker of sunglasses and designer eyewear has created a successful niche thanks to a focus on Italian craftsmanship and models that tap into classic optical designs.
Frances Priest, ‘Small Spaces in the City’, Building on the Built
We visit ‘Small Spaces in the City’ at Roca London Gallery, an exhibition that looks at the challenges of tiny homes across the globe. We also tour the studio of Edinburgh-based ceramicist Frances Priest and talk architecture with Jonathan Tuckey Design.
