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Monocle on Design

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

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

Australian designer Henry Wilson on why perfection is not something he strives for. Then: Rolf Fehlbaum of Vitra on why fun and friendship make for better work.

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Mexican architect Fernanda Canales invites us into her modern home. Then: French-American designer Sophie Lou Jacobsen and Thuma’s head of brand, Alec Banks, discuss how ritual and memory shape our relationship with home.

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UK interior designer Tara Bernerd on how travel has influenced her taste. Then: Design comedian Dan Rosen on why judging others’ interior-design choices can be a good thing. Plus: Paris Fashion Week Men’s and Design Parade.

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We hear how Studio KO turned one of Paris’s most famous nightclubs into a hotel. Then: making design more sensual with Astraeus Clarke. Plus: Nic and Grace give their takes on The Barack Obama Presidential Center.

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Recent Guests

Dan Rosen
New York-based comedian, writer and cultural commentator
Middle Brow (co-host)
Episode: What does ‘good taste’ mean in interior design? The view from Tara Bernerd and Dan Rosen
Tara Bernerd
London-based interior designer, founder of Tara Bernerd and Partners
Tara Bernerd and Partners
Episode: What does ‘good taste’ mean in interior design? The view from Tara Bernerd and Dan Rosen
Olivier Marti
Co-founder, Studio KO
Studio KO
Episode: How do you revive a club as historic as Paris’s Bus Palladium?
Carl Fournier
Co-founder, Studio KO
Studio KO
Episode: How do you revive a club as historic as Paris’s Bus Palladium?
Chelsea Starley
Co-founder, Astraeus Clarke
Astraeus Clarke
Episode: How do you revive a club as historic as Paris’s Bus Palladium?
Jacob Starley
Co-founder, Astraeus Clarke
Astraeus Clarke
Episode: How do you revive a club as historic as Paris’s Bus Palladium?
Peter Bungard-Rutzauer
Designer at Space Copenhagen
Space Copenhagen
Episode: Does Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design now rival Milan Design Week?
Signe Binslev-Henriksen
Designer at Space Copenhagen
Space Copenhagen
Episode: Does Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design now rival Milan Design Week?
Jessie French
Australian artist/experimental designer focused on algae-derived materials
Melbourne-based designer
Episode: Does Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design now rival Milan Design Week?

Hosts

Nic Monisse
Host with focus on guiding interviews and introducing segments
Grace Charlton
Associate editor with design and fashion background; co-host

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 270 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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Professional, informative design coverage with strong interviews.
Diverse topics spanning architecture, design, and fashion.
Some listeners find interview style a bit constrained or tweaky in tone.

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#16
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#6
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#20
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#124
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#17
Germany/Arts/Design
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#24
Italy/Arts/Design

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Does Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design now rival Milan Design Week?
Q: Why come to Copenhagen and present Australian design as part of Latitude, and what does that mean for the event?
Latitude brought Australian designers and broader international voices into Copenhagen, highlighting how the fair can host diverse showcases, foster cross-cultural exchange, and broaden its global relevance while maintaining a local Copenhagen core.
Does Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design now rival Milan Design Week?
Q: Tell us what Three Days of Design is and what this event is about?
Three Days of Design is a city-wide celebration of design that has evolved from a Danish showcase into a broader, international design week, attracting global participants while retaining a Danish-led character and independent spirit.
How do you revive a club as historic as Paris’s Bus Palladium?
Q: How important is immediate feeling when assessing design works?
It's extremely important; the work should convince you immediately without over intellectualizing, because a strong emotional resonance allows the piece to stand on its own.
Is imperfection becoming a trend? A view of the future from NYCxDesign 2026
Q: Tell me kind of the role that clients play in shaping the work that you ultimately produce.
Clients provide a direction, but it's essential to balance listening with guiding them toward design decisions that suit the space and long-term experience, favoring thoughtful pacing over quick turnover.
Let’s get flexible: Mark Haydon and Kim Colin on adaptability in design
Q: What are the five design principles you mentioned, and how do they guide product development?
The five principles center on performance, how the product looks in its environment, the emotional connection it creates, longevity and robustness, and minimizing environmental impact over the product's life; these guide decisions from material choices to energy efficiency and user experience.

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Design-forward conversations cover furniture, architecture, craft, and technology, with a strong emphasis on how materials, place, and storytelling shape contemporary spaces. Episodes frequently pair studio visits and event coverage (milan design week, design fairs, residencies) with in-depth interviews from leading designers, architects, and editors, offering practical insights on collaboration, sustainability, and user experience. A standout pattern is the blend of hands-on design critique, narrative-driven projects, and explorations of culture's influence on form, making it a compelling listen for professionals seeking trends, process, and context across the design world.

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1. Dan Rosen
2. Tara Bernerd
3. Olivier Marti
4. Carl Fournier
5. Chelsea Starley
6. Jacob Starley
7. Peter Bungard-Rutzauer
8. Signe Binslev-Henriksen

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