
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.
Latest episodes

Nov 5, 2024 • 29min
November issue preview
With our latest issue set to hit newsstands this month, we preview some of our favourite stories from a design special that features interviews with industrial designers Cecilie Manz and Ini Archibong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 2024 • 6min
Extra: Sheryl Leysner
The interior-and-lighting designer, Sheryl Leysner, discusses her approach to upcycled materials and reuse in her East Amsterdam studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 2024 • 31min
Tallinn Architecture Biennale, formations in clay furniture, Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suites
We report from the Tallinn Architecture Biennale and meet one of the designers behind Cathay Pacific’s new Business Class suites. Plus: an exhibition in London explores the role of ceramics in furniture design.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 2024 • 6min
Extra: Tubelight
Boaz Cohen, co-founder of Amsterdam-based studio BCXSY, shares the development process behind the Tubelight, the practice’s playful, award-winning take on fluorescent lights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 2024 • 31min
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.

Oct 17, 2024 • 9min
Extra: 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.

Oct 15, 2024 • 29min
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.

Oct 10, 2024 • 5min
Extra: 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.

Oct 8, 2024 • 31min
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.

Oct 3, 2024 • 8min
Extra: 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.