Monocle on Design

We meet some of the myriad makers doing wonderful things with materials, including a hand-built sauna in central London, a Copenhagen silversmith and a new glue-less shoe from Nike.

Our Balkans correspondent, Guy De Launey, visits the Slovenian capital for the world’s longest-running design biennial.

We tour Europe for a men’s fashion round-up, taking in Florence, Milan and Paris. Plus: we discuss a new book showcasing the craft cultures that have shaped fashion in Africa for centuries.

Marie-Louise Høstbo, creative director of Fritz Hansen, reflects on the Danish Embassy in London, and the design pieces featured there.

Highlights from the design calendar, with reports from Tallinn, Basel and Copenhagen.

We head to an exhibition that focuses on the table, looking at what this utilitarian item can and should be.

From design dynasties to immersive experiences and street-side showrooms, we explore some of the best of Salone del Mobile 2022.

We check in with Swiss-born, US-based industrial designer Yves Béhar of Fuseprojects to learn about his plans at Salone del Mobile and find out about designing on the cutting edge of technology.

The design world’s biggest event, Salone del Mobile, is here. We kick off our coverage with a roundtable in Milan on the importance of the event. Plus: we visit an exhibition by Swiss foundation Pro Helvetia and learn about Ikea’s plans for the week – and future too.

We explore Riba’s exhibition on the power relations embedded within the layout of our domestic spaces, meeting collaborators of the project architect Charles Holland and visual artist Di Mainstone.

We get hospitable with British interior designer Tara Bernerd and drop into the office of multidisciplinary designer Tom Dixon. Plus: we pay a visit to a new dining hall at the University of Cambridge by architects Feilden Fowles.

An historic village in southern Finland plays host to one of the country’s most anticipated design events this summer

We look at how the design scene in Ukraine has responded to Russia’s invasion. We find out how the Architecture Council of Europe is supporting the nation’s designers and meet an architectural institution that’s opted to stay in the country despite offers to move abroad. Plus we meet a brand championing Ukrainian heritage and craft, and the Kyiv-based architect, Slava Balbek. 

Mary Holland takes us on a tour of exhibitors at the 10th edition of New York City’s flagship annual design festival.

We take a trip underground to explore the design of London’s new Elizabeth Line and celebrate 120 years of Berlin’s U-Bahn. Plus: how to design the perfect underground transport map.