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
Let’s play!
David Plaisant investigates the legacy of brutalist architecture on the playground at the RIBA in London. We also hear from Ottawa, where a memorial is causing planning controversy, and Fernando Augusto Pacheco seeks pleasure and pain at a new exhibition on shoes.
Beirut bound
We take a look at what Lebanese designers can show the world and who else is exhibiting at Beirut Design Week. We find out why Milan’s Domus Academy design school is revamping its curriculum, speak to Dutch typographer Joep Pohlen about his ultimate type reference guide and assess the architectural…
Exposure
We head to the World’s Exposition in Milan and see which pavilion takes pride of place. Plus we take in the fresh scents and subtle tones of Brooklyn perfumery DS & Durga.
On the move
As Monocle issues its annual Transport Survey, we look at the UP Express in Toronto, excellent new terminals at Narita and Canberra airports and the design of TAP’s in-flight magazine. Plus we don our trunks and bikinis to discover the history of swimwear.
Material choices
This week we explore a wide selection of excellence in design, from a special installation by Piet Hein Eek for New York Design Week to the solid beauty of the humble red brick in Hamburg and a Manchester menswear outfitter setting up shop in London.
Changing spaces
A look at two prominent architectural projects that are set to drastically change their urban context: the recently completed Whitney Museum of American Art in New York and the ongoing redevelopment of London’s Battersea Power Station. We also seek a definition of luxury at the V&A and visit the London…
Quality assured
Famed Brazilian architect Isay Weinfeld speaks to Tom Morris on the importance of quality of life and we look back at some of our departing design editor’s favourite Section D moments. Plus we take a tour of Madrid’s iconic Edificio Princesa apartment complex.
Salone special: part two
In the second part of our Salone del Mobile series, Tom Morris meets Piero Gandini – the CEO of leading lighting manufacturer Flos – Carole Baijings of Dutch brand Scholten & Baijings and designers Michael Anastassiades and Lee Broom to discuss their newest products.
Salone special: numero uno
The first of our two-part selection from Milan’s Salone del Mobile where we meet world-class designers Jasper Morrison, Rodolfo Dordoni and Ronan Bouroullec.
Salone del Mobile preview
We meet George Nakashima’s daughter, who discovered two of her father’s designs for carpetmaker Edward Fields and is now working with the company to bring them to life. Plus we’re joined by the editor of ‘Modern Design Review’, Laura Houseley, to flick through the second edition of the magazine and…
