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Monocle on Design

Monocle
Design
Architecture
Sustainability
Milan Design Week
Furniture Design
Craftsmanship
Sustainable Design
Interior Design
Salone Del Mobile
Lighting Design
Collectible Design
Fashion
Contemporary Design
Copenhagen
Furniture
Finnish Design
London Design Festival
Design Parade
Timelessness
Exhibitions

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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Latest Episodes

Our series with Fisher & Paykel continues as we speak to Simone Stephens, head of global D&A partnerships and principal designer at Fisher & Paykel Appliances. Plus, Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen of Norm Architects on human wellbeing.

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We discuss this year’s Monocle Design Awards winners and speak with one recipient, Jean-Baptiste Anotin, about the design thinking behind the sleek PP-1 turntable.

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How is place represented in industrial design? In the first of a series produced with Fisher & Paykel, we speak to CEO Dan Witten-Hannah about identity. Plus: Sophie Lou Jacobsen on her new Milan-inspired collection.

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We explore Italian radical design at Salone del Mobile with author, and former director of the Design Museum, Deyan Sudjic. Plus: How to design for Artificial Life with Sacha Leong of Nice Projects.

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Recent Guests

Simone Stephens
Head of global DNA partnerships and principal designer at Fisher & Paykel Appliances
Fisher & Paykel Appliances
Episode: Modern luxury: Simone Stephens and Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen on living well
Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen
Co-founder of Norm Architects, Copenhagen
Norm Architects
Episode: Modern luxury: Simone Stephens and Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen on living well
Jean-Baptiste Anotin
Paris-based designer/creative director, Waiting for Ideas
Waiting for Ideas
Episode: Monocle Design Awards 2026 with Jean-Baptiste Anotin
Dan Witten-Hannah
CEO of Fisher & Paykel
Fisher & Paykel
Episode: A sense of place with Dan Witten-Hannah and Sophie Lou Jacobsen
Sophie-Lou Jacobsen
French-American designer based in New York
Independent designer
Episode: A sense of place with Dan Witten-Hannah and Sophie Lou Jacobsen
Deyan Sudjic
British curator and Director Emeritus of London's Design Museum
Design Museum
Episode: Deyan Sudjic on the legacy of Andrea Branzi. Plus: Designing for Artificial Life with Sacha Leong
Sacha Leong
Founding partner at Nice Projects
Nice Projects
Episode: Deyan Sudjic on the legacy of Andrea Branzi. Plus: Designing for Artificial Life with Sacha Leong
Zoe Chan
Multidisciplinary designer; driving force of NEDO (Neat Insulin Daily Organizer)
NEDO, Designer
Episode: Touring Prototype Island with Design Singapore Council
Aditi Netti
Singapore-based creative technologist and design researcher
Self-employed / Independent designer
Episode: Touring Prototype Island with Design Singapore Council

Hosts

Nic Monisse
Host of Monocle on Design; Monocle Magazine/Monocle Studio presence; leads design-focused conversations with practitioners and curators.
Grace Charlton
Co-host of Monocle on Design; Associate editor/curator-level perspective; contributes to shaping episode direction and topics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 269 ratings
  • Appreciated

    I appreciate this show but because I also subscrive to The Curator, I occasionally have to listen to things I have heard on Section D twice, once here and once on The Curator.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NemofromNorfolk
    United Kingdom9 years ago
  • Love it!

    I enjoy the Monocle podcasts. Well worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Atyrer
    Canada9 years ago
  • Perfect

    A professional, no nonsense, and complete look at the design world. Informational and well done. I listen to this podcast every week. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bxittan
    United States9 years ago
  • Design done well

    Covers design, architecture, fashion and much more. It's a great show. Very cool. Another winner from the monocle crew

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SydneyRecordLover
    Australia9 years ago
  • High quality

    as everything else from Monocle.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hotitem
    Germany9 years ago

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A few note the show's breadth across topics, with occasional critique of interview pacing in some segments.
Listeners describe it as a professional, well-curated overview of design from furniture to architecture.
Many appreciate the high-quality interviews and global design perspectives.

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#19
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#8
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Apple Podcasts
#8
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Apple Podcasts
#159
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#163
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#4
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Monocle Design Awards 2026 with Jean-Baptiste Anotin
Q: What are your hopes for the design industry in the coming years?
He believes fairs may become less central, brands will play a larger role in creative collaborations, and designers should pursue unique visions and strategic approaches to bring distinctive value beyond standalone products.
Monocle Design Awards 2026 with Jean-Baptiste Anotin
Q: What are your sources of inspiration?
Inspiration comes from environment and experiences rather than a singular place, with Japan and Asia offering strong influence; he cites his time in Japan and the environment as critical for shaping his approach to chairs and listening-room concepts.
Monocle Design Awards 2026 with Jean-Baptiste Anotin
Q: We really do need to know a little bit more about Jean-Baptiste.
Anotin explains his background, growing up near Strasbourg in a car-dealership family, studying marketing rather than design, and building Waiting for Ideas since 2021, with a pronounced focus on metal-heavy work and cross-disciplinary projects.
Modern luxury: Simone Stephens and Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen on living well
Q: Is the kitchen still the heart of the home, and how should it influence how we design and use appliances?
The kitchen remains central; designers aim to make it a space where interaction is meaningful, conversations happen, and furnishings and appliances work together to support family life and social gathering.
Modern luxury: Simone Stephens and Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen on living well
Q: Is luxury about experience, integration, or something else in today's homes?
Yes, luxury now centers on the lived experience—how spaces feel, how seamlessly appliances integrate with living areas, and how design supports daily rituals rather than simply signaling status.

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A design-focused show that covers furniture, architecture, craft, and brand storytelling through interviews with designers, architects, curators, and industry leaders. Episodes commonly explore editions, materiality, cross-cultural exchange, sustainability, and the evolving role of collectible design, often pairing practical design insights with broader cultural and industry context. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on global design conversations, multi-sensory and narrative approaches to design, and guests who span hands-on practitioners to strategic leaders. The format tends to blend studio-based discussions with place-based design explorations, making it a compelling listen for professionals seeking current trends, inspiration... more

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Recent guests on Monocle on Design include:

1. Simone Stephens
2. Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen
3. Jean-Baptiste Anotin
4. Dan Witten-Hannah
5. Sophie-Lou Jacobsen
6. Deyan Sudjic
7. Sacha Leong
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