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
From Chicago to Rovaniemi
We hear how the Windy City is trying to reposition itself as a world centre of architecture and discuss the work of Finnish master Alvar Aalto in the remote Lap city of Rovaniemi. Plus: which products we think no good home should be without this year and a look back…
Logo modernism
Josh Fehnert investigates the modernist roots of the corporate logo by speaking to the editor of a vast new compendium on the subject. As Adobe Photoshop celebrates its 25th anniversary we look at the impact this program has had on those who make images. Plus we meet the team at…
Art at home
David Plaisant speaks to Seattle-based architect Jim Olson about creating the perfect space and atmosphere for art in domestic architecture. Plus we meet one of Muji’s principal designers, Naoto Fukasawa, as well as the British duo behind new label Hillier Bartley and Italian design theorist Gianluigi Ricuperati.
Building memories
David Plaisant speaks to architect Daniel Libeskind about the art and architecture of memory, plus we discuss plans to transform JFK’s iconic TWA Terminal. We also meet Jean Touitou, founder and creative director of Parisian brand A.P.C. and go to Singapore to meet the team at Ministry of Design.
Graphic lessons
Josh Fehnert sits down with grandmaster of US graphic and corporate design Michael Bierut to discuss a hefty new monograph that highlights his work for ‘The New York Times’, United Airlines and many more brands beside. We also hear the best from Vienna Design Week and visit the studio of…
Sitting pretty
A colourful selection from the London Design Festival. We take in Ercol’s Flow chair designed by Tomoko Azumi, the showroom of iconic French interior designer Christian Liaigre and an exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the British road sign.
Modern dreams
Josh Fehnert talks to the former design journalists who founded The Modern House as the website and property-selling platform celebrates its 10th anniversary. We also kick off London Design Festival with the founder of Punkt. and go up the garden path at the Spoga+Gafa garden trade fair in Köln. Plus:…
Ljubljana Biennial
As Slovenia’s capital hosts the 60th anniversary rendition of the now famous Biennial of Graphic Arts, our correspondent takes stock of the historical, abstract and more applied side of the graphic design in the region. We also hear from Helsinki Design Week and take a look at Wilton’s Music Hall…
Object lessons
David Plaisant takes in the sights, sounds, trends and industry insights of the Maison & Objet design fair as it marks its 20th anniversary. We hear from its director general Philippe Brocart who oversaw a major shake-up this year and speak to Rolf Hay from design brand Hay in Copenhagen,…
Home from home
As ‘The Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes’ hits the shelves we take a look at the products, places and people that make for some of the best places to live. We visit furniture shop Førest London and hear from architect Pascal Flammer who built a “stöckli”, or farmstead, for his…
