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
Taking design cues from nature with Altere Studios and Tom Kundig
1/6/2026
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.
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Duración:00:30:45
The best of 2025
12/30/2025
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.
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Duración:00:30:31
Moving forward via tradition with Tekla. Plus: Balkrishna Doshi at the Vitra Design Museum
12/23/2025
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.
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Duración:00:30:47
How to spot timeless design and make DIY chic with SCP and MG&Co
12/16/2025
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 the Pantone colour of the year.
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Duración:00:30:54
Design Miami with Jen Roberts and Moderne Gallery
12/9/2025
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.
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Duración:00:30:51
Making the bed: The importance of design for our bedrooms with Thuma and Rise & Fall
12/2/2025
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 ideas begin between the sheets.
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Duración:00:31:33
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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Duración: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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Duración: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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Duración: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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Duración: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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Duración: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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Duración: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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Duración: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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Duración: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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Duración: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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Duración: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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Duración: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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Duración: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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Duración: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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Duración:00:34:47