Films — Design

Some cities come to mind straight away when you think of craft and design, but it's also true that untapped markets offer opportunities for entrepreneurship. We talk to designers and artisans in Shanghai, Bradford, Winter Park in Florida and Nový Bor in the Czech Republic, who are reclaiming neglected traditions, adding a contemporary twist and attracting a new, global market.

In the wake of a very difficult year for Japan, Monocle heads to Tokyo for its annual design week to see how the city and country is using craft heritage to attract new business.

Monocle's editors and contributors have travelled the world in search of inspiring retailers and craftsmen, new designers on the brink of breakthrough, top-notch technology and accessories, and that perfect pair of shoes.

This year's Salone del Mobile coincided with the 150th anniversary of Italy's unification. Though a time for celebration, Monocle asked key players what the future holds for Italy's industry.

This year the Salone del Mobile in Milan celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Monocle surveys the relationship between apprenticeships and low unemployment rates in Vienna.

Rachel Morarjee reports on Moscow's newest institution devoted to architecture and urbanism.

Ever sensitive to design in the workplace Monocle travelled to Köln for Orgatec, the biannual office furniture trade fair.

We head to Gotland, an island off the coast of Sweden, to meet its craftspeople.

Monocle visits Lebanese fashion designer Rabih Kayrouz at his atelier in Paris.

The second of Monocle's films from the 12th Architecture Biennale in Venice tackles the issue of urban development.

'People meet in architecture' is the theme of the 12th International Architecture Biennale in Venice.

Monocle's fashion director Takeharu Sato visited Copenhagen Fashion Week to discover new brands, new products, and plenty of attractively attired locals.

American cities don't fare well in our annual Quality of Life survey but things are beginning to change.

During this year's Milan furniture fair, Monocle visited three of the city's most celebrated design galleries.