Monocle on Design

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.

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.

Benoît Mintiens, founder of Ressence, leads a revolution in timekeeping with ergonomic designs that prioritize user experience over tradition. He discusses the innovative use of coplanar rotating discs, enhancing legibility by inverting the watch face. Lisa Lazaro-Bergland, co-founder of Nordic Knots, shares her mission to disrupt the rug market through visual storytelling and contemporary designs. Together, they explore how rethinking everyday objects can add meaningful value to our lives, blending functionality with aesthetics.

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.

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.

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.

Join Andy Wheel, Director of Production Design at Jaguar Land Rover, who has over 25 years of experience shaping the iconic Range Rover. He discusses the brand's evolution from its 1970s roots to its current luxury status, highlighting the balance of relevance and desirability. Andy explores the holistic design approach that has transformed Range Rover into a human-centered sanctuary while maintaining its adventurous spirit. He also shares insights on teamwork, the importance of creativity, and the successful challenges faced with the revolutionary Evoque.

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.

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.

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.