Monocle on Design

by 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.

Episodes

Milan Design Week and Salone del Mobile

30m · Published 07 Sep 20:00

The design world’s biggest event is here – we cover Milan Design Week from our base in the Lombard capital, checking in with emerging designers from Stockholm art and design collective Swedish Girls, visiting Molteni’s space at Supersalone and talking with the co-founder of Danish design studio Karakter.

Extra: UAE pavilion, Venice Biennale

7m · Published 02 Sep 18:00

We catch up with Wael Al Awar of Dubai-based design studio Waiwai following its recent Golden Lion award for the best national pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale.

Leica, Nike and Zanat

30m · Published 31 Aug 20:00

We speak to world-renowned German camera brand Leica about its move into the mobile phone market. Plus: we hear about Nike’s sports uniform design process and get to know a Bosnian furniture brand recognised by Unesco.

Extra: Humanrace

6m · Published 26 Aug 17:00

We speak to the team behind the design of Pharrell Williams’ Humanrace skincare brand.

Paul Smith, Alvar Aalto Week, Ishkar

30m · Published 24 Aug 20:00

British designer Paul Smith shares his design for a new Mini vehicle and we visit Alvar Aalto Week in the Finnish town of Kouvola. Plus: we meet Ishkar, a company helping to preserve traditional craftsmanship in conflict-affected countries.

Extra: The Gonçalo chair

4m · Published 19 Aug 17:00

Ivan Carvalho takes us through the curvilinear craftsmanship found in the classic chair produced by Arcalo.

Biennales, fairs and expos

30m · Published 17 Aug 20:00

We explore some of Europe’s best design events, from Design Biennale Zürich to Copenhagen Fashion Week. Plus, we speak to Nina Marenzi, the founder of Future Fabrics Expo, which focuses on sustainable materials.

Monocle on Design has 357 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 114:38:01. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 9th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 30th, 2024 11:45.