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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.

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27:37

Exploring Mexico City’s thriving design landscape...

Monocle on Design ·

2026/05/19

Nic Monisse is in Mexico to learn how design is shaping the country’s capital. Grace Charlton also joins from Paris to explore the history and future of the city’s design-thinking. Plus: Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:05

Modern luxury: Simone Stephens and Jonas...

Monocle on Design ·

2026/05/14

Our series with Fisher & Paykel continues as we speak to Simone Stephens, head of global D&A partnerships and principal designer at Fisher & Paykel Appliances. Plus, Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen of Norm Architects on human wellbeing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:16

Monocle Design Awards 2026 with Jean-Baptiste Anotin

Monocle on Design ·

2026/05/12

We discuss this year’s Monocle Design Awards winners and speak with one recipient, Jean-Baptiste Anotin, about the design thinking behind the sleek PP-1 turntable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:04

A sense of place with Dan Witten-Hannah and Sophie...

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2026/05/07

How is place represented in industrial design? In the first of a series produced with Fisher & Paykel, we speak to CEO Dan Witten-Hannah about identity. Plus: Sophie Lou Jacobsen on her new Milan-inspired collection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:38

Deyan Sudjic on the legacy of Andrea Branzi. Plus:...

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2026/05/05

We explore Italian radical design at Salone del Mobile with author, and former director of the Design Museum, Deyan Sudjic. Plus: How to design for Artificial Life with Sacha Leong of Nice Projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:58

Touring Prototype Island with Design Singapore Council

Monocle on Design ·

2026/04/29

Some of the most exciting work on display at Milan Design Week could be found at Prototype Island, which showcased 15 Singapore-based creatives. Nic Monisse and Hassan Anderson visited the exhibition in the Brera Design District to explore why Singapore’s designers continue to innovate in new and surprising ways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:02

A tour around the 64th edition of Salone del Mobile

Monocle on Design ·

2026/04/28

Nic Monisse, Ed Stocker and Grace Charlton have been busy at Milan Design Week. We cover what they saw and chat to Cristián Mohaded, Yabu Pushelberg, Patricia Urquiola, Annabelle Schneider and Anne-Rachel Schiffmann.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:38

Is collectable design on the rise at Salone del...

Monocle on Design ·

2026/04/21

We talk with designer Franck Genser about his work for Louis Vuitton. Then: Mario Milana and Gabriella Campagna of Casa Milana on their apartment-turned-showroom. Plus: Highlights from Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:31

The rise and rise of Brazilian design with Jig. Plus:...

Monocle on Design ·

2026/04/14

Fernando Augusto Pacheco visits Jig, a new furniture shop in London’s Soho that champions contemporary Brazilian design. Then: Exploring De Stijl at the Rietveld Schröder House and we look forward to Salone del Mobile 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:36

Just deserts: Exploring AlUla’s pioneering design...

Monocle on Design ·

2026/04/07

Emily Marant discusses how residencies, cultural infrastructure and site-specific creation are redefining AlUla. Plus: Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton on the new flat-pack Eames house and Salone del Mobile 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:35

What is ‘Hyakkō’? A deep dive into Japan’s thriving...

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2026/03/31

At a Japan House exhibition in London, curator Nagata Takahiro details the practice and philosophy of craftspeople working across Japan today. Plus: Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton flick through the new issue of Monocle and discuss some of their favourite design pieces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:54

Simone Brewster on the narrative of objects. Plus:...

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2026/03/24

Nic Monisse joins Simone Brewster at the London Design Museum to discuss her latest exhibition. Then: Gregory Scruggs explores the Dominican Republic’s booming design scene. Plus: our take on this year’s Pritzker Architecture Prize.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:59

Matter and Shape, part two: Architecture and Genius...

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2026/03/19

The final part of our series from design salon Matter and Shape with Dan Thawley and Nic Monisse. We blur the boundaries between inside and out with Jayden Ali and talk about scale and sculpture with Birkenstock 1774. Plus: Connecting jewellery, interiors and object design with Repossi and Sabine Marcelis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:51

Co-design and luxury hospitality: Sour’s Pinar Guvenc...

Monocle on Design ·

2026/03/17

Sour's Pinar Guvenc discusses how local community is helping shape better buildings. Then: GA’s Jessica Morrison on what luxury hospitality means in 2026? Plus: Nic and Grace dissect designers from a month of fashion weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:49

Matter and Shape, part one: Investigating Editions,...

Monocle on Design ·

2026/03/12

Across a two-part series, we recap design salon Matter and Shape. We hear from three brands editing new and archival works, talk cross-cultural pollination with Villa Hegra and consider how we can design with scent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:44

What can Korean craft teach us about our possessions?...

Monocle on Design ·

2026/03/10

Korean craft has long been overlooked. We speak to author Hyo Jung Lee about her book exploring the full scope of the country’s design practice. Plus: Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton discuss the design landscapes of Cape Town and Marrakesh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:51

Do local materials make objects better? Emmie Massias...

Monocle on Design ·

2026/03/03

Design in Ho Chi Minh is on the up: we speak with one designer who is using the city’s signature restaurant stools as a canvas. Plus: Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton pick highlights of The Monocle 100 from the March issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:13

Is it time to go back to human-centred design? TF...

Monocle on Design ·

2026/02/24

As London craft-and-design fair Collect gets under way, Nic Monisse chats with director TF Chan about the philosophy of “fewer, better things”. Plus: buttons and handles are coming back to our vehicles but will Nic and Grace Charlton give them the green light?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:43

New Materials: Range Rover

Monocle on Design ·

2026/02/18

We speak to Phoebe Lindsay, Materiality Senior Manager for Range Rover. Hear how the storied automaker uses materials to shape emotions and tell stories. Plus, taking a holistic approach to design strategy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:40

Honouring brand legacy with the Pantone Colour...

Monocle on Design ·

2026/02/17

How do you pick a unique brand colour and does it matter? Pantone Color Institute’s vice-president joins to discuss. Then: Tallinn architecture students pay homage to Louis Kahn. Plus: Nic and Grace on brand collaboration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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