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Subject: Objet
On today’s show we talk to some of the most exciting designers at interior-design trade fair Maison & Objet, which ran from 2 to 6 September in Paris.
On Design 6: Understanding Rio’s designer roadsides
Over a few minutes each week we profile a person, survey a place or unpick an idea that’s changing or shaping the design industry today. This year’s Rio Olympic Games brought rightful attention to the inimitable charms of Carioca culture but looking down at the city’s pavements also provides insight…
Style council
On today’s show we bring you some sartorial delights as we look ahead to the October fashion special of Monocle magazine.
On Design 5: What is Jengki design?
Over a few minutes each week we profile a person, survey a place or unpick an idea that’s changing or shaping the design industry today. Our Singapore bureau chief Nolan Giles talks us through a charming, playful and uniquely Indonesian style of architecture and design from the 1950s. Jengki betrays…
Carry on London
This week we turn our attention to London. Storm clouds of uncertainty may be overhead in the wake of the UK’s decision to leave Europe but a few design-minded developments are showing the British capital in a sunnier light.
On Design 4: Who is Josef Hoffman?
This week Alexei Korolyov explains the life, work and continuing relevance of Josef Hoffmann – a Czech-born designer and architect whose influence on Viennese design can still be felt today.
Spanish design survey
In this special edition of the show we – like sun-hungry holiday-makers – head for Spain. Our Madrid correspondent takes stock of the design scene in Madrid, Barcelona and beyond.
On Design 3: Norway, the black sheep of the Scandi design boom?
Over a few minutes each week we profile a person, survey a place or unpick an idea that’s changing or shaping the design industry today. While Scandinavian design is more popular than ever, design writer Katie Treggiden mulls over the reasons for the rapid rediscovery of Norway’s mid-century masterpieces.
Design by any means
We celebrate resourcefulness and turn our attention to people who are making the most of what they’ve got.
On Design 2: What is Googie architecture?
‘On Design’ is a weekly feature brought to you by the team behind ‘Section D’. Over a few minutes each week we profile a person, survey a place or unpick an idea that’s changing or shaping the design industry today. In this episode Monocle’s New York bureau chief Ed Stocker…
