Monocle on Design
Monocle
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.
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Networks:
Monocle
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Contact:
Midori House, 1 Dorset Street, London, W1U 4EG, UK +44 20 7725 4388
Email:
info@monocle.com
Episodes
Yinka Ilori and Kjetil Thorsen on the role that design can play in shaping mood and memory
11/25/2025
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.
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Duration:00:33:47
The aesthetics of functionality with Nifemi Marcus Bello and Wes Anderson
11/18/2025
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.
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Duration:00:33:29
‘Designers on Sofas’ special: Why is the couch so often overlooked?
11/11/2025
To celebrate the release of ‘The Monocle Book of Designers on Sofas’, editors Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton discuss their highlights from the book.
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Duration:00:32:00
Rethinking timekeeping for the 21st century with luxury watchmakers Ressence
11/4/2025
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.
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Duration:00:28:08
Frieze Connect’s Charlene Prempeh on the unexpected effects of good art and design
10/28/2025
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”.
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Duration:00:28:56
‘A fingerprint isn’t a flaw’: Michael Anastassiades on the art of small details
10/21/2025
Cypriot born London-based design pioneer Michael Anastassiades discusses the importance of noticing smaller details. Plus: furniture maker Seitz unpacks the concept of “slow living” in Switzerland.
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Duration:00:33:52
Extra: ‘Bad Language’
10/20/2025
Photographer Max Creasy discusses the relationship between architecture and pictures, and his new exhibition at the Architectural Association in London.
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Duration:00:10:25
Extra: ‘Bad Language’
10/16/2025
Photographer Max Creasy discusses the relationship between architecture and pictures, and his new exhibition at the Architectural Association in London.
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Duration:00:31:15
Driving Forward: Range Rover
10/16/2025
We speak to Andy Wheel, Director of Production Design at JLR at Range Rover House Daylesford. Hear how a strong brand identity and an innovative approach to design continue to drive the brand forward.
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Duration:00:19:20
Lessons learned
10/14/2025
We reflect on what can be gleaned from years of design discussion and studio visits, featuring highlights from Do Ho Suh, Faye Toogood and Bisila Noha.
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Duration:00:31:15
Extra: St Wolfgang station, home to the Schafberg cog railway
10/9/2025
We visit Austria’s St Wolfgang station. In addition to being the starting point for the vertiginous Schafberg cog railway, it has also received accolades from the highest levels of the architectural community.
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Duration:00:11:18
Artek at 90, Michael Bennett and Dennis Cheung
10/7/2025
We celebrate Finnish brand Artek at 90 and athlete-turned-spatial designer Michael Bennett shares how creativity can be found everywhere. Plus: Dennis Cheung, a Hong Kong-based designer, on how he is taking cues from bamboo.
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Duration:00:29:42
Extra: Dulwich Picture Gallery
10/2/2025
We venture to South London’s Dulwich Picture Gallery to marvel at the new pavilion and more recent developments at the UK’s first purpose-built public art museum.
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Duration:00:07:10
British Ceramics Biennial, October issue preview and Vienna Design Week
9/30/2025
We visit the ninth edition of the British Ceramics Biennial and preview the October issue of Monocle. Plus: A stopover at Vienna Design week.
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Duration:00:34:47
Extra: Emre Arolat
9/25/2025
In a conversation recorded at Monocle’s most recent Quality of Life Conference, Turkish architect Emre Arolat discusses the design of the Sancaklar Mosque on the outskirts of Istanbul.
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Duration:00:08:23
London Design Festival, Studio Brière and Katie Treggiden
9/23/2025
Our highlights from London Design Festival, including everything from material innovation to new furniture and design circularity with journalist Katie Treggiden.
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Duration:00:30:44
Extra: POV Budapest
9/18/2025
We visit the second edition of the design conference in the Hungarian capital.
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Duration:00:09:28
Helsinki Design Week at 20, London’s Open House Festival and Zurich Design Weeks
9/16/2025
Helsinki Design Week turns 20 this year and we explore this year’s Open House Festival in London. Plus: An interview with the founder of furniture organisation H100 at Zurich Design Weeks.
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Duration:00:29:44
Extra: Willie Williams
9/11/2025
The designer discusses his work at the National Theatre’s production of ‘Inter Alia’ in London – and how to strike the balance between performer and technology onstage, including with previous collaborators David Bowie and U2.
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Duration:00:10:40
Quality of Life Conference design round-up
9/9/2025
A recap of the design-minded discussions at this year’s conference, including Bofill Taller de Arquitectura and a lighting masterclass from Santa & Cole and Marset. Plus: the importance of craft and context for any project.
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Duration:00:30:54