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Monocle · Arts & Culture

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.

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Patricia Anastassiadis on inspiring Brazilian architecture. Plus: How to gift better with Christine Gachot

03 Nov 2026
25m
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The November issue of Monocle magazine highlights the intersection of mobility and design, specifically examining the historical "furniture for all" movement and its contemporary relevance in creating affordable, high-quality home furnishings. Interior designer Christine Gachot shares her philosophy on the art of gifti...

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Monocle’s new ‘Design Directory’ with Peter Zumthor. Plus: Clara Krzentowski on design fair Pad London

27 Oct 2026
33m
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The release of Monocle’s annual Design Directory highlights the intersection of architecture, politics, and sustainable practice. The publication examines how design shapes national identity and economies, exemplified by the modernist legacy of Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius in Baghdad. The construction industry’s env...

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Sense of place

22 Oct 2026
14m
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Exploring the essence of good art and design with Range Rover

21 Oct 2026
24m
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The boundary between art and design is increasingly porous, as both disciplines converge to prioritize emotional engagement and human connection over pure utility. While design traditionally focuses on problem-solving and functionality, it now frequently adopts gallery models to showcase unique, limited-edition pieces ...

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The future of car design at the Paris Motor Show

20 Oct 2026
35m
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How to party properly and shop well with Studio Boum and Kartell

13 Oct 2026
31m
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What can architecture do for fashion? Nathan Rich on his new Met exhibition

06 Oct 2026
40m
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The architecture of happiness with Omar Gandhi, Alvar Aalto and Louis Kahn

29 Sep 2026
36m
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Chaos, risk and design with Louise Liljencrantz and Christopher Dessus

22 Sep 2026
28m
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Design on display: Es Devlin of Homo Faber on how good curation brings objects to life

15 Sep 2026
33m
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Highlights from Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference and Manuel Aires Mateus on intelligent architecture

08 Sep 2026
30m
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Objects that change the world for the better with designer Sébastien El Idrissi

01 Sep 2026
30m
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What can designers learn from the principles of Japanese gardening?

25 Aug 2026
28m
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A cut above: Allday Goods founder Hugo Worsley on reinventing the kitchen knife

18 Aug 2026
30m
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Narrative design and clubbing with Pirajean Lees

11 Aug 2026
27m
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Linda Boronkay on designing for the soul. Plus: late-night kebabs get a chic makeover

04 Aug 2026
31m
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Interior architect Alex Holloway takes inspiration from cinema and online slang

28 Jul 2026
29m
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What separates luxury interiors from the rest?

21 Jul 2026
33m
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Henry Wilson’s philosophy of designing imperfection and Rolf Fehlbaum on the importance of friendship

14 Jul 2026
33m
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07/07

07 Jul 2026
31m
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