Monocle on Design

We’re celebrating the fifth edition of the annual Monocle Design Awards by discussing highlights from this year’s cohort of winners. We hear from medallists Manuel Cervantes and Eva-Marie Eriksson.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In east London a four-storey house has been renovated and transformed into a design wonderland, with bespoke works made in response to the site. The project’s curator, Irenie Cossey, tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The William Morris Gallery celebrates the versatility and popularity of the designer’s patterns in its latest exhibition.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artist and maker Bisila Noha presents a diary of the processes and experiences of learning at famous casting epicentre Igun Street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graphic designer and co-founder of Dinamo Typefaces, Johannes Breyer discusses storytelling through type and rebranding Spotify. Plus: curator and historian Mary Schoeser discusses the link between textiles and people over historySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The discussion opens with the fascinating Future Impact 3 Design Nation exhibition, spotlighting Singapore's design talent and global perspectives. Experts dive into how design shapes societal structures and urban development in Singapore. Insights on the vital relationship between home, community, and thoughtful design highlight their role in well-being. The conversation also examines urban landscapes, focusing on Lagos and Singapore, emphasizing sustainable practices and local materials. Lastly, the influence of modernist heritage on architecture is explored, showcasing innovative sustainable solutions.

Trey Trahan, the lead architect for the USA Pavilion, discusses the structure on show as part of Expo 2025 Osaka.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘The Sculptor of Ultima Thule’ is an exhibition celebrating the 110th anniversary of Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala’s birth. Co-produced by the Espoo Museum of Modern Art, the Tapio Wirkkala Rut Bryk Foundation and Blue Sheep, it features more than 300 of Wirkkala’s works. It is also headlined by the exhibition’s namesake collection, created in partnership with Finnish glassware specialist Iittala. We’re joined by Petra Wirkkala, Janni Vepsäläinen and Tsuchida Takahiro to discuss Wirrkala’s legacy in Finland and Japan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More conversations from this year’s edition of the fair. We hear from multidisciplinary maker Omer Arbel and visit the cavernous design gallery Nilufar Depot. Plus: a continents-spanning conversation with researcher Wong Eng Geng and Nifemi Marcus-Bello. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At Milan Design Week, Argentine digital designer Six N Five (Ezequiel Pini) discusses his move into the material realm via a collaboration with the Italian furniture brand Poltrona Frau.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.