Monocle on Design

Monocle

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.

  • 30 minutes 54 seconds
    How to spot timeless design and make DIY chic with SCP and MG&Co

    We speak with British designer Sheridan Coakley of SCP about his journey into furniture-making and his philosophy about what makes design last. Then: Matilda Goad of MG&Co on elevating DIY. Plus: Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton give us the Monocle view of the Pantone colour of the year. 

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    16 December 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 30 minutes 51 seconds
    Design Miami with Jen Roberts and Moderne Gallery

    Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton report from Miami. Plus: Grace discusses the rise of collectible design with Design Miami’s CEO, Jen Roberts. Then: Nic explores the work of George Nakashima with Moderne Gallery. 

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    9 December 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 31 minutes 33 seconds
    Making the bed: The importance of design for our bedrooms with Thuma and Rise & Fall

    What are the key ingredients to a well-designed bedroom? Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton discuss their must-haves. Then: modern bedroom-furniture maker Thuma on moving into the living room space. Plus: clothing and homeware brand Rise & Fall on why good ideas begin between the sheets. 

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    2 December 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 47 seconds
    Yinka Ilori and Kjetil Thorsen on the role that design can play in shaping mood and memory  

    British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori discusses childhood joy and co-design with Nic Monisse. Then: Snøhetta’s Kjetil Thorsen talks about creating heritage architecture. Plus: gift recommendations for design enthusiasts. 

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    25 November 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 29 seconds
    The aesthetics of functionality with Nifemi Marcus Bello and Wes Anderson

    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. 

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    18 November 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 32 minutes
    ‘Designers on Sofas’ special: Why the couch is so often overlooked, with Ilse Crawford and Eran Chen

    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.

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    11 November 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 8 seconds
    Rethinking timekeeping for the 21st century with luxury watchmakers Ressence 

    Benoît Mintiens, founder of luxury watchmakers Ressence, explains the out-of-the-box thinking that goes into reimagining the mechanics of timekeeping for the modern day. 

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    4 November 2025, 8:13 pm
  • 28 minutes 56 seconds
    Frieze Connect’s Charlene Prempeh on the unexpected effects of good art and design

    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”.

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    28 October 2025, 8:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 52 seconds
    ‘A fingerprint isn’t a flaw’: Michael Anastassiades on the art of small details

    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.

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    21 October 2025, 7:00 pm
  • 10 minutes 25 seconds
    Extra: ‘Bad Language’

    Photographer Max Creasy discusses the relationship between architecture and pictures, and his new exhibition at the Architectural Association in London.

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    20 October 2025, 1:30 pm
  • 19 minutes 20 seconds
    Driving Forward: Range Rover

    We speak to Andy Wheel, Director of Production Design at JLR at Range Rover House Daylesford. Hear how a strong brand identity and an innovative approach to design continue to drive the brand forward.

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    16 October 2025, 10:36 am
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