
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

Aug 20, 2024 • 30min
Architecture special
UK-based minimalist architect John Pawson and Eva-Marie Prineas, the founder of Australian firm Studio Prineas, join us in Midori House. Plus, another instalment of our summer series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 2024 • 8min
Considered campers
Gregory Scruggs looks at the design essentials that can elevate camping to a way to connect with the natural world in comfortSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 13, 2024 • 29min
Copenhagen Fashion week, summer series, Spinorama
We reflect on Copenhagen Fashion week, continue our summer essentials series and highlight an exhibition that focuses on unusual book-spine design. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8, 2024 • 6min
Fashioning fabric
Genevieve Bennett, head of design at Liberty Interiors, shares the in-house team’s approach to pattern and colour when producing new textile collections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 6, 2024 • 30min
Arganto, summer series, Burel Factory
We discuss the life and legacy of Italian silversmith and designer Gabriele Devecchi and meet the team at Portuguese wool specialists Burel Factory. Plus: we kick off our series of this summer’s design highlights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1, 2024 • 6min
Summertime sourcing
Finnish summer houses can be overlooked treasure troves, filled with a wealth of classic mid-century designs. Monocle’s Petri Burtsoff reflects on some of his favourite vintage finds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 2024 • 30min
Science-fiction design, Singapore development, Mien Ruys
Science fiction and design collide at the Vitra Design Museum in this week’s episode. We also discuss Singapore development with correspondent Naomi Xu Elegant, as well as the ideas and legacy of Dutch landscape designer Mien Ruys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 2024 • 6min
‘Collage’
A collaborative installation by UK brand Toogood and Danish firm Frama was on show during the recent 3 Days of Design festival in Copenhagen. Nic Monisse met the creative team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 2024 • 30min
Louis Poulsen, ‘Bio-Spaces’, Agnes Studio
A new title celebrates a milestone anniversary for Danish lighting firm Louis Poulsen and the Roca London Gallery showcases nature-based design solutions. Plus: we meet a Guatemalan design duo working with artisans to bring traditional craft to contemporary audiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 2024 • 10min
Isay Weinfeld
The Brazilian architect shares why he strives to avoid repetition in his projects and practice architecture without ego. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.