Monocle on Design

Latest Episodes:

Design in Dubai with ARDH Collective and Some Kind of Practice Jan 13, 2026

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The best of Dubai Design Week. Nic Monisse talks with ARDH Collective co-founders Alyina Ahmed and Max Tettamanzi on turning waste into building materials. Then: Exploring courtyards with Some Kind of Practice’s Omar Darwish.

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Taking design cues from nature with Altere Studios and Tom Kundig Jan 06, 2026

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Grace Charlton explores how good design can assist new year workouts with Alberto Lambert, CEO and founder of Altere Studios. Plus: making the practical beautiful with American architect Tom Kundig.

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The best of 2025 Dec 30, 2025

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Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton share thier favourite moments from across 2025 on Monocle on Design and pick out what they're looking forward to in the year ahead.

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Moving forward via tradition with Tekla. Plus: Balkrishna Doshi at the Vitra Design Museum Dec 23, 2025

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Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton on where to get your last-minute design Christmas goodies. Plus: Grace talks to the Tekla team about their new London shop. Then: We explore Balkrishna Doshi's work at the Vitra Design Museum.

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How to spot timeless design and make DIY chic with SCP and MG&Co Dec 16, 2025

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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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Design Miami with Jen Roberts and Moderne Gallery Dec 09, 2025

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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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Making the bed: The importance of design for our bedrooms with Thuma and Rise & Fall Dec 02, 2025

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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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Yinka Ilori and Kjetil Thorsen on the role that design can play in shaping mood and memory Nov 25, 2025

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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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The aesthetics of functionality with Nifemi Marcus Bello and Wes Anderson Nov 18, 2025

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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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‘Designers on Sofas’ special: Why the couch is so often overlooked, with Ilse Crawford and Eran Chen Nov 11, 2025

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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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