Monocle on Design

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Rethinking timekeeping for the 21st century with luxury watchmakers Ressence Nov 04, 2025

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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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Frieze Connect’s Charlene Prempeh on the unexpected effects of good art and design Oct 28, 2025

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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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‘A fingerprint isn’t a flaw’: Michael Anastassiades on the art of small details Oct 21, 2025

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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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Extra: ‘Bad Language’ Oct 20, 2025

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

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Driving Forward: Range Rover Oct 16, 2025

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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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Lessons learned Oct 14, 2025

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We reflect on what can be gleaned from years of design discussion and studio visits, featuring highlights from Do Ho Suh, Faye Toogood and Bisila Noha.

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Extra: St Wolfgang station, home to the Schafberg cog railway Oct 09, 2025

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We visit Austria’s St Wolfgang station. In addition to being the starting point for the vertiginous Schafberg cog railway, it has also received accolades from the highest levels of the architectural community.

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Artek at 90, Michael Bennett and Dennis Cheung Oct 07, 2025

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We celebrate Finnish brand Artek at 90 and athlete-turned-spatial designer Michael Bennett shares how creativity can be found everywhere. Plus: Dennis Cheung, a Hong Kong-based designer, on how he is taking cues from bamboo.

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Extra: Dulwich Picture Gallery Oct 02, 2025

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We venture to South London’s Dulwich Picture Gallery to marvel at the new pavilion and more recent developments at the UK’s first purpose-built public art museum.

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British Ceramics Biennial, October issue preview and Vienna Design Week Sep 30, 2025

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We visit the ninth edition of the British Ceramics Biennial and preview the October issue of Monocle. Plus: A stopover at Vienna Design week.

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