
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

Oct 1, 2024 • 32min
Protest architecture, Katie Treggiden
Architect and author, Nick Newman, explains the connection between the built environment and activism in his new title. Plus, design writer Katie Treggiden discusses the makers that are paving the way when it comes to crafting consciously. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 2024 • 8min
Extra: Vienna Design Week
Monocle’s Alexei Korolyov reports from the 18th edition of Vienna Design Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 24, 2024 • 30min
London Design Festival
The Monocle team rounds up highlights from this year’s edition. Expect Design Innovation Medal winner Natsai Audrey Chieza, the landmark pavilion ‘Vert’ and a visit to Kindred record store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 19, 2024 • 8min
Extra: ‘Off The Shelf’
At the temporary pavilion in London’s Olympia we meet woodworker and designer Rio Kobayashi, along with structural engineer Steve Webb, to discuss their collaborative project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 2024 • 20min
Monocle On Design: New directions with Iittala
Since 1881, Iittala has been a pioneering force in artistic and artisanal glassmaking. It’s a legacy the Finnish heritage brand is continuing under the creative direction of Janni Vepsäläinen. In this special episode of ‘Monocle on Design’, we unpack the brand’s workmanship and look at how it bridges the gap between its history and today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 2024 • 29min
London Fashion Week, Habitare trade fair
Highlights from London Fashion Week and a report from the Habitare trade fair in Finland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 2024 • 7min
Extra: Open House London
The annual Open House London architectural festival opens its doors this Saturday 14 September. Rayan Elnayal and Heba Tabidi of design studio Space Black discuss their guest-curated third spaces at this year’s edition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 2024 • 30min
Paris special
Interviews from the recent Maison et Objet trade fair and Paris Design Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 2024 • 8min
Extra: Network of Design
Network of Design CEO Therese Hillman discusses the advantages of building a community of design brands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 3, 2024 • 30min
September issue preview
We leaf through the pages of the magazine’s latest mobility special, including our dream for the perfect train – all aboard the Monocle Express. Plus: we meet the international duo behind Milan-based design studio Objects Are By. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.