Monocle on Design

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Monocle on Design

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Everything you need to know about the world of design, from furniture to fashion and craft to architecture. Expect fresh stories, new finds and designers and all the latest news from the world’s most exciting studios.

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Is it time to go back to human-centred design? TF Chan on Collect 2026

As London craft-and-design fair Collect gets under way, Nic Monisse chats with director TF Chan about the philosophy of “fewer, better things”. Plus: buttons and handles are coming back to our vehicles but will Nic and Grace Charlton give them the green li...

Feb 18

New Materials: Range Rover

We speak to Phoebe Lindsay, Materiality Senior Manager for Range Rover. Hear how the storied automaker uses materials to shape emotions and tell stories. Plus, taking a holistic approach to design strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Feb 17

Honouring brand legacy with the Pantone Colour Institute and the Louis Kahn Foundation

How do you pick a unique brand colour and does it matter? Pantone Color Institute’s vice-president joins to discuss. Then: Tallinn architecture students pay homage to Louis Kahn. Plus: Nic and Grace on brand collaboration. See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

Feb 11

Defining Brand: Range Rover

We speak to Will Verity, Brand Design Chief for Range Rover, at Design Miami. Hear how sound, scent and space shape our experience of brand. Plus, drawing inspiration from the colour black and modernist architecture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Feb 10

Japan’s future plazas with Met Team Architects and sculpture as jewellery with Giles Miller

As Japan’s train designs race into the future, their plazas return to nature. Ryuma Takahashi speaks to the architect behind new plans for Iida station. Then: Giles Miller on sculpture as jewellery, plus our view on new proposals for Washington Dulles airp...

Feb 03

Telling stories through design with Andu Masebo and creative studio Birch

How do designers tell stories with their work? London-based designer Andu Masebo discusses his social approach to “simple, efficient objects”. Then: James Allen of creative studio Birch explains how strategy-design in the luxury space requires well-researc...

Jan 27

Nichecraft and placemaking with Luca Nichetto and David Galullo

Italian designer Luca Nichetto on nichecraft and the limits of treating design as purely collectible. Then: The office’s future with Rapt Studio’s David Galullo. Plus: Nic and Grace on Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Arts Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Jan 20

How does a city affect design? Miminat Shodeinde and Joris Laarman on process and place

We round-up Paris Dećo Off and Maison&Objet. Then: collectable design with London-based creative Miminat Shodeinde. Plus: Dutch designer Joris Laarman on drawing inspiration from nature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 13

Design in Dubai with ARDH Collective and Some Kind of Practice

The best of Dubai Design Week. Nic Monisse talks with ARDH Collective co-founders Alyina Ahmed and Max Tettamanzi on turning waste into building materials. Then: Exploring courtyards with Some Kind of Practice’s Omar Darwish. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Jan 06

Taking design cues from nature with Altere Studios and Tom Kundig

Grace Charlton explores how good design can assist new year workouts with Alberto Lambert, CEO and founder of Altere Studios. Plus: making the practical beautiful with American architect Tom Kundig. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025/12/30

The best of 2025

Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton share thier favourite moments from across 2025 on Monocle on Design and pick out what they're looking forward to in the year ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025/12/23

Moving forward via tradition with Tekla. Plus: Balkrishna Doshi at the Vitra Design Museum

Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton on where to get your last-minute design Christmas goodies. Plus: Grace talks to the Tekla team about their new London shop. Then: We explore Balkrishna Doshi's work at the Vitra Design Museum. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

2025/12/16

How to spot timeless design and make DIY chic with SCP and MG&Co

We speak with British designer Sheridan Coakley of SCP about his journey into furniture-making and his philosophy about what makes design last. Then: Matilda Goad of MG&Co on elevating DIY. Plus: Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton give us the Monocle view of t...

2025/12/09

Design Miami with Jen Roberts and Moderne Gallery

Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton report from Miami. Plus: Grace discusses the rise of collectible design with Design Miami’s CEO, Jen Roberts. Then: Nic explores the work of George Nakashima with Moderne Gallery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

2025/12/02

Making the bed: The importance of design for our bedrooms with Thuma and Rise & Fall

What are the key ingredients to a well-designed bedroom? Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton discuss their must-haves. Then: modern bedroom-furniture maker Thuma on moving into the living room space. Plus: clothing and homeware brand Rise & Fall on why good ide...

2025/11/25

Yinka Ilori and Kjetil Thorsen on the role that design can play in shaping mood and memory

British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori discusses childhood joy and co-design with Nic Monisse. Then: Snøhetta’s Kjetil Thorsen talks about creating heritage architecture. Plus: gift recommendations for design enthusiasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

2025/11/18

The aesthetics of functionality with Nifemi Marcus Bello and Wes Anderson

We discuss usage with Lagos-based designer Nifemi Marcus Bello and explore a new book on Wes Anderson’s approach to colour. Plus: Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton consider how good design can help us enjoy our A to B. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

2025/11/11

‘Designers on Sofas’ special: Why the couch is so often overlooked, with Ilse Crawford and Eran Chen

To celebrate the release of ‘The Monocle Book of Designers on Sofas’, editors Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton discuss their highlights from the book, featuring interviews with designer Ilse Crawford and architect Eran Chen. See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

2025/11/04

Rethinking timekeeping for the 21st century with luxury watchmakers Ressence

Benoît Mintiens, founder of luxury watchmakers Ressence, explains the out-of-the-box thinking that goes into reimagining the mechanics of timekeeping for the modern day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025/10/28

Frieze Connect’s Charlene Prempeh on the unexpected effects of good art and design

Nic Monisse discusses the social benefits of good art and design with Frieze Connect’s Charlene Prempeh. Then: New Delhi-based craft entrepreneur Vikram Goyal tells us about the search for a “modern Indian design language”. See omnystudio.com/listener for...