Episodes

  • The best of 2025
    Dec 30 2025

    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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    31 mins
  • Extra: ‘Bad Language’
    Oct 16 2025

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

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

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

    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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    31 mins
  • Design Miami with Jen Roberts and Moderne Gallery
    Dec 9 2025

    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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    31 mins
  • Making the bed: The importance of design for our bedrooms with Thuma and Rise & Fall
    Dec 2 2025

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

    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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    34 mins
  • The aesthetics of functionality with Nifemi Marcus Bello and Wes Anderson
    Nov 18 2025

    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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    33 mins