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.

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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 the Pantone colour of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 16, 2025 · 30 min
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 information.
Dec 9, 2025 · 30 min
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 ideas begin between the sheets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 2, 2025 · 31 min
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 privacy information.
Nov 25, 2025 · 33 min
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 privacy information.
Nov 18, 2025 · 33 min
‘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 privacy information.
Nov 11, 2025 · 32 min
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.
Nov 4, 2025 · 28 min
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 privacy information.
Oct 28, 2025 · 28 min
‘A fingerprint isn’t a flaw’: Michael Anastassiades on the art of small details
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 21, 2025 · 33 min
Extra: ‘Bad Language’
Photographer Max Creasy discusses the relationship between architecture and pictures, and his new exhibition at the Architectural Association in London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 20, 2025 · 10 min
Driving Forward: Range Rover
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 16, 2025 · 19 min
Lessons learned
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 14, 2025 · 31 min
Extra: St Wolfgang station, home to the Schafberg cog railway
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 9, 2025 · 11 min
Artek at 90, Michael Bennett and Dennis Cheung
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 7, 2025 · 29 min
Extra: Dulwich Picture Gallery
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 2, 2025 · 7 min
British Ceramics Biennial, October issue preview and Vienna Design Week
We visit the ninth edition of the British Ceramics Biennial and preview the October issue of Monocle. Plus: A stopover at Vienna Design week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 30, 2025 · 34 min
Extra: Emre Arolat
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 25, 2025 · 8 min
London Design Festival, Studio Brière and Katie Treggiden
Our highlights from London Design Festival, including everything from material innovation to new furniture and design circularity with journalist Katie Treggiden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 23, 2025 · 30 min
Extra: POV Budapest
We visit the second edition of the design conference in the Hungarian capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 18, 2025 · 9 min
Helsinki Design Week at 20, London’s Open House Festival and Zurich Design Weeks
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 16, 2025 · 29 min

Monocle on Design

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

Design Miami with Jen Roberts and Moderne Gallery

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

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

The aesthetics of functionality with Nifemi Marcus Bello and Wes Anderson

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

Rethinking timekeeping for the 21st century with luxury watchmakers Ressence

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

‘A fingerprint isn’t a flaw’: Michael Anastassiades on the art of small details

Extra: ‘Bad Language’

Driving Forward: Range Rover

Lessons learned

Extra: St Wolfgang station, home to the Schafberg cog railway

Artek at 90, Michael Bennett and Dennis Cheung

Extra: Dulwich Picture Gallery

British Ceramics Biennial, October issue preview and Vienna Design Week

Extra: Emre Arolat

London Design Festival, Studio Brière and Katie Treggiden

Extra: POV Budapest

Helsinki Design Week at 20, London’s Open House Festival and Zurich Design Weeks