Monocle on Design

Oct 31 2024 100 ep. 19 mins 7.5k
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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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Sheryl Leysner

Oct 31 2024 6 mins  
The interior-and-lighting designer, Sheryl Leysner, discusses her approach to upcycled materials and reuse in her East Amsterdam studio.

Tallinn Architecture Biennale, formations in clay furniture, Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suites

Oct 29 2024 31 mins  
We report from the Tallinn Architecture Biennale and meet one of the designers behind Cathay Pacific’s new Business Class suites. Plus: an exhibition in London explores the role of ceramics in furniture design.

Tubelight

Oct 24 2024 6 mins  
Boaz Cohen, co-founder of Amsterdam-based studio BCXSY, shares the development process behind the Tubelight, the practice’s playful, award-winning take on fluorescent lights.

Rooms Studio, Ghost Signs, ‘Zaha Hadid: Paper Museums’

Oct 22 2024 30 mins  
We visit a design practice in Tbilisi, take a tour of faded signs of east London with Sam Roberts and learn about paper models at the Zaha Hadid Foundation.

Mobile Phone Museum

Oct 17 2024 8 mins  
We meet the co-founder of the virtual Mobile Phone Museum to discuss the rich history and design diversity of these portable devices.

Istanbul Quality of Life Conference

Oct 15 2024 29 mins  
Our recap of the Monocle Quality of Life Conference in Istanbul. We meet Maltese architect Richard England, and talk to the founders of fashion label Nackiyé and design studio Autoban. Plus: the creative force behind Hungarian brand Nanushka.

Sign of the times

Oct 10 2024 5 mins  
Monocle’s Stella Roos reflects on the stylistic choices found on the road signs that pepper Europe’s highways.

Venice Glass Week, Lake Como Design Festival and Unique Aircraft

Oct 08 2024 30 mins  
We visit Northern Italy, stopping first in Murano to learn about the island’s glass production today, then across to Lombardy to reflect on the outstanding works on show at the Lake Como Design Festival. Plus, what are the challenges of designing bespoke interiors fit for the sky? We meet the founder of a luxury brand, Unique Aircraft.

Christie’s new Asia-Pacific headquarters

Oct 03 2024 8 mins  
The world leading auction house has opened its new Asia-Pacific flagship space in Hong Kong. Monocle’s Asia editor, James Chambers, takes a tour with its interior designer, Betty Ng.

Protest architecture, Katie Treggiden

Oct 01 2024 31 mins  
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 to crafting consciously.