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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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19:24

Defining Brand: Range Rover

Monocle on Design ·

2026/02/11

We speak to Will Verity, Brand Design Chief for Range Rover, at Design Miami. Hear how sound, scent and space shape our experience of brand. Plus, drawing inspiration from the colour black and modernist architecture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:37

Japan’s future plazas with Met Team Architects and...

Monocle on Design ·

2026/02/10

As Japan’s train designs race into the future, their plazas return to nature. Ryuma Takahashi speaks to the architect behind newplans for Iida station. Then: Giles Miller on sculpture as jewellery, plus our view on new proposals for Washington Dulles airport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:16

Telling stories through design with Andu Masebo and...

Monocle on Design ·

2026/02/03

How do designers tell stories with their work? London-based designer Andu Masebo discusses his social approach to “simple, efficient objects”. Then: James Allen of creative studio Birch explains how strategy-design in the luxury space requires well-researched taste. Plus: Nic and Grace on 25 years of the Serpentine Pavilion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:27

Nichecraft and placemaking with Luca Nichetto and...

Monocle on Design ·

2026/01/27

Italian designer Luca Nichetto on nichecraft and the limits of treating design as purely collectible. Then: The office’s future with Rapt Studio’s David Galullo. Plus: Nic and Grace on Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Arts Festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:22

How does a city affect design? Miminat Shodeinde and...

Monocle on Design ·

2026/01/20

We round-up Paris Dećo Off and Maison&Objet. Then: collectable design with London-based creative Miminat Shodeinde. Plus: Dutch designer Joris Laarman on drawing inspiration from nature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:33

Design in Dubai with ARDH Collective and Some Kind of...

Monocle on Design ·

2026/01/13

The best of Dubai Design Week. Nic Monisse talks with ARDH Collective co-founders Alyina Ahmed and Max Tettamanzi on turning waste into building materials. Then: Exploring courtyards with Some Kind of Practice’s Omar Darwish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:45

Taking design cues from nature with Altere Studios...

Monocle on Design ·

2026/01/06

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:31

The best of 2025

Monocle on Design ·

2025/12/30

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:47

Moving forward via tradition with Tekla. Plus:...

Monocle on Design ·

2025/12/23

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:54

How to spot timeless design and make DIY chic with...

Monocle on Design ·

2025/12/16

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.

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30:51

Design Miami with Jen Roberts and Moderne Gallery

Monocle on Design ·

2025/12/09

Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton report from Miami. Plus: Grace discussesthe 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.

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31:33

Making the bed: The importance of design for our...

Monocle on Design ·

2025/12/02

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.

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33:47

Yinka Ilori and Kjetil Thorsen on the role that...

Monocle on Design ·

2025/11/25

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.

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33:29

The aesthetics of functionality with Nifemi Marcus...

Monocle on Design ·

2025/11/18

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.

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32:00

‘Designers on Sofas’ special: Why the couch is so...

Monocle on Design ·

2025/11/11

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.

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28:08

Rethinking timekeeping for the 21st century with...

Monocle on Design ·

2025/11/04

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.

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28:56

Frieze Connect’s Charlene Prempeh on the unexpected...

Monocle on Design ·

2025/10/28

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.

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33:52

‘A fingerprint isn’t a flaw’: Michael Anastassiades...

Monocle on Design ·

2025/10/21

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.

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10:25

Extra: ‘Bad Language’

Monocle on Design ·

2025/10/20

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.

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31:15

Extra: ‘Bad Language’

Monocle on Design ·

2025/10/16

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.

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