As the music industry is forced to evolve in the face of digitalisation and online sales, one radio station stands out. Monocle meets Germany’s pioneering Motor FM, providing an output for underground music in a precarious…
In the rush into digitalisation, US media giants hastily abandoned many of their core values, says the veteran journalist and former foreign editor of the ‘Chicago Tribune’. Elsewhere, old-fashioned values are thriving. We…
The world must find new and sustainable ways to transport growing numbers of people and goods. The answer might lie with a novel approach to an old technology: a new generation of rail systems has the power to revolutionise…
Sergio Ermotti, group chief executive officer of UBS, speaks to Monocle’s editor in chief Tyler Brûlé about what the bank’s new direction means for its customers: loyalty, long-term performance and impeccable service.
Marc Lichte has built up an illustrious career in the car industry and has been the head of Audi design since 2014. His role is to harmonise design and technology to shape the face of the brand, as well as its heart and…
With the Industrial Metaverse based on digital twin technology, it is possible to collaborate, invent, plan and simulate in a virtual world. This allows companies to optimise factories, transport, buildings and cities in…
Since becoming CEO of Gucci in 2015 Marco Bizzarri has found competitive advantage in embracing change. Here he explains the importance of following your instincts – and being open to the world.
In this, the first of an eight-part series between Audi and Monocle, we embark on a journey to discover the future of mobility in our cities. We start with a focus on electric cars and how urban environments need to adapt…
Erik Spiekermann’s P98a studio has become a leading light in printing methods and typographical history. Here he casts his eye over the industry’s future in the face of changing tastes and technology.
Major innovations in design creation and curation are being displayed at Europe’s specialist fairs. We pay a visit to three of the most forward thinking.
With a raft of new aircraft and a brand refresh waiting in the wings, we speak to Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr about what lies ahead for the German flag-carrier.