Monocle on Design
Your essential guide to design, covering fashion, furniture, craft, and architecture. Discover fresh stories, rising talents, and the latest from top studios.
Latest Episodes
Protest architecture, Katie Treggiden
Architect and author, Nick Newman, explains the connection between the built environment and activism in his new title. Plus, design writer Katie Treggiden discusses the makers that are paving the way when it comes…
London Design Festival
The Monocle team rounds up highlights from this year’s edition. Expect Design Innovation Medal winner Natsai Audrey Chieza, the landmark pavilion ‘Vert’ and a visit to Kindred record store.
London Fashion Week, Habitare trade fair
Highlights from London Fashion Week and a report from the Habitare trade fair in Finland.
Paris special
Interviews from the recent Maison et Objet trade fair and Paris Design Week.
September issue preview
We leaf through the pages of the magazine’s latest mobility special, including our dream for the perfect train – all aboard the Monocle Express. Plus: we meet the international duo behind Milan-based design studio…
Industrial Facility and Ole Scheeren
German architect Ole Scheeren joins us in the studio, and we discuss the importance of simplicity and utility in design with London-based studio Industrial Facility. Plus: the last instalment of our summer series.
Architecture special
UK-based minimalist architect John Pawson and Eva-Marie Prineas, the founder of Australian firm Studio Prineas, join us in Midori House. Plus, another instalment of our summer series.
Copenhagen Fashion week, summer series, Spinorama
We reflect on Copenhagen Fashion week, continue our summer essentials series and highlight an exhibition that focuses on unusual book-spine design.
Arganto, summer series, Burel Factory
We discuss the life and legacy of Italian silversmith and designer Gabriele Devecchi and meet the team at Portuguese wool specialists Burel Factory. Plus: we kick off our series of this summer’s design highlights.
Science-fiction design, Singapore development, Mien Ruys
Science fiction and design collide at the Vitra Design Museum in this week’s episode. We also discuss Singapore development with correspondent Naomi Xu Elegant, as well as the ideas and legacy of Dutch landscape…
