Monocle on Design

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Monocle on Design

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.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

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

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min

  2. OCT 17

    Mobile Phone Museum

    We meet the co-founder of the virtual Mobile Phone Museum to discuss the rich history and design diversity of these portable devices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min

  3. OCT 15

    Istanbul Quality of Life Conference

    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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min

  4. OCT 10

    Sign of the times

    Monocle’s Stella Roos reflects on the stylistic choices found on the road signs that pepper Europe’s highways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min

  5. OCT 8

    Venice Glass Week, Lake Como Design Festival and Unique Aircraft

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min

  6. OCT 3

    Christie’s new Asia-Pacific headquarters

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min

  7. OCT 1

    Protest architecture, Katie Treggiden

    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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min

  8. SEP 26

    Vienna Design Week

    Monocle’s Alexei Korolyov reports from the 18th edition of Vienna Design Week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
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