Architect David Rockwell reflects on his 40-year career, during which he has created a sense of drama through design, both on and off stage. We also meet emerging designers turning seafood waste into glassware and fashion. Plus: product-and-furniture designer Tom Fereday shares how the Australian industry continues to flourish.…

Design Museum Denmark’s new permanent exhibition explores the evolution of furniture design in the Nordic nation in the past century. Monocle’s Michael Booth reports from Copenhagen.By Monocle Radio

Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by The Belle Isle Rats and David W. Jacobsen to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke takes the day off. Devo remembers ACX exists. "Music for the Masses" by David W. Jacobsen. Interview with David W. Jacobsen. News: Jeff Whitmire IndieGoGo, Carla Ulbrich Comedy Festival, FuMPFest Sponsor, FuMP Newsl…

How do we design for timelessness? And how do we strike a balance between human-centric design features and technical innovation? It’s a topic that V-Zug are unpacking in this special episode of ‘Monocle on Design’ featuring a panel of creatives including David Thulstrup, Josephine Akvama Hoffmeyer and Thomas Ibsen.…

Monocle’s fashion director, Natalie Theodosi, rounds up recent fashion weeks from Florence, Milan and Paris. Plus: we hear from UK tailoring titan Paul Smith.By Monocle Radio

This week Devo is taking us all to the dentist for root canals! YAY!!! Meanwhile, Wolves of Glendale get a horse, Worm Quartet has some issues with the mayonnaise, and Carla Ulbrich is staying up all night!1. "Ricky" by Wolves of Glendale 2. "In the Mayonnaise" by Worm Quartet 3. News of the Stupid! 4. "The CPAP Song" by Carla UlbrichWolves of Glen…

Stina Gam and Enrico Fratesi, co-founders of the Copenhagen-based design studio, GamFratesi discuss their collaboration with Japanese lifestyle brand Koyori and Michael Anastassiades.By Monocle Radio

Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by Robbie Ellis to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke sees Inside Out. Devo beats Kirby. "I Like Beige" by Robbie Ellis. Interview with Robbie Ellis. News: Jeff Whitmire IndieGoGo, Carla Ulbrich Comedy Contest, FuMPFest, Devo Spice Gig. Tour dates. "Pro Boner (Snap!)" by 2d6. Feedback. Teasing.…

The Monocle team reflects on Copenhagen’s 3 Days of Design festival. We visit the Danish capital’s showrooms, galleries and exhibitions, where a host of leading designers and brands are presenting their latest and greatest wares. We hear from the likes of Kasper Simonsen, Maria Bruun, Bill Amberg and Paula Day.…

This week Devo is helping us deal with all those pesky opener bands... by becoming one! And performing with the legendary Green Jelle�!!! Meanwhile, Green Jelle� deals with some piggy problems, Devo Spice goes full pirate and the Axis of Awesome need more power!1. "3 Little Pigs" by Green Jelle� 2. "Tortuga" by Devo Spice 3. News of the Stupid! 4. …

The 18th edition of Design Miami is under way at Basel’s iconic Messeplatz. We meet some of the award-winning exhibitors whose work is on show this week.By Monocle Radio

Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by Dr. Sarcofiguy to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke explains it all. Devo films two short films. "MILF: Mummy I'd Love to get FUNKY with!" by Dr. Sarcofiguy. Interview with Dr. Sarcofiguy. News: FuMPFest Announcement, Devo Spice Gig, The Gooners Album. Tour dates. "Birthday" by Derwood Bowen. …

How do we design for timelessness? And how do we strike a balance between human-centric design features and technical innovation? It\'s a topic that V-Zug discusses in this special episode of ‘Monocle on Design’ featuring a creative panel of Jay Osgerby, Simone Farresin and Tosin Oshinowo.By Monocle Radio

The team meets some of the participants hosting events, walks, exhibitions and open studios across the metropolis.By Monocle Radio

This week Devo is on ice! But not in a fun way. Luckily for us, he's willing to tough it out so we can get through our Monday! Meanwhile, Weird Al helps out with some delicious frozen dairy treats, Psychostick is bringing the PUNCH to all the introverts at the party and The Arrogant Worms bring us a much needed history lesson.1. "I Love Rocky Road"…

The Milan-based designer shares some of the principles central to his design process.By Monocle Radio

Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by Gail Gallagher and eventually Ethan Mawyer to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke tries to network. Devo tries to get work. "Irish Driving Song" by Gail Gallagher. Interview with Gail Gallagher. News: New 2d6 Album, Jeff Whitmire IndieGogo. Tour dates. "Man Spider" by Ethan Mawyer. Feedback. "Lo…

This is a parody of Mr Frump's Iron Lung, by Weird Al...but about Darth Vader, from the viewpoint of Obi Wan...because writing the song about something else would be hard.Vader sound effect by quicksounds . com (for attribution not affiliation)By Dr Quinn

This week Devo is riding out the storm. And possibly summoning something otherworldly...but that sounds like a tomorrow problem so we won't worry about that right now. In other news, Steve Goodie is donning his MAGA hat again, Sub-Radio is pop-punking out the Star Wars universe, and Chaotic Rap Battles is seeing who would win in a fight between Pet…

We meet some of the designers participating in the second iteration of the citywide event.By Monocle Radio

Devo Spice is joined by Eric Arnold to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke is off at an industry event. Devo does some webinars. "An Average Sasquatch at Large" by Burblesbelly. Interview with Eric Arnold. News: Jeff Whitmire IndieGogo, FuMP Documentary Clip. Tour dates. "Cosmic Garbageman Rag" by Howie Newman. Interview with Howie …

How do we design for timelessness? And how do we strike a balance between human-centric design features and technical innovation? It’s a topic that V-Zug discusses in this special episode of ‘Monocle on Design’, featuring a creative panel of Andrea Caputo, Philippe Malouin and Sabine Marcelis.By Monocle Radio

A look at some of the stories hitting the newsstands in Monocle’s June issue. We visit a cinema in Switzerland that has undergone a restoration and share interviews with creative giants Samuel Ross and Sabine Marcelis.By Monocle Radio

Monocle’s US Editor, Christopher Lord, shares some highlights from this year’s edition of the design festival.By Monocle Radio

Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by Dead by 28 to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke sees a movie. Devo rehearses a movie. "Crappy Birthday" by Dead by 28. Interview with Dead by 28. News: Psychostick Animated Shorts, FuMP 104, FuMP Newsletter, FuMPFest. Tour dates. "AARP" by Steve Goodie. Feedback. Teasing.…

We pay a visit to London’s Victoria & Albert museum, where a new exhibition is dedicated to the architectural style. We also reflect on the work of Sri Lankan practitioner Geoffrey Bawa.By Monocle Radio

We visit the inaugural edition of the public exhibition, which is taking place as part of this year’s London Craft Week.By Monocle Radio

Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by John Trentes to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke has a headache. Devo has an agent! "Five Dollar Flip Flops" by John Trentes. Interview with John Trentes. News: Richard Cheese Re-Release, 2d6 Album of Covers. Tour dates. Happy birthday, TV's Kyle! "Nikolas Papadopoulas Will Have Sex with You"…

How do we design for timelessness? And how do we strike a balance between human-centric design features and technical innovation? It’s a topic that V-Zug discusses in this special episode, which features a creative panel of David Thulstrup, Llisa Demetrios and Rikke Frost.By Monocle Radio

The furniture shop and brand Aram celebrates its 60th birthday and we meet Jesse Lee, Design Miami’s newest owner. Plus: we head to Copenhagen where a new exhibition examines the relationship between architecture and the senses.By Monocle Radio

At the Museum of Brands in London, this exhibition considers how refillable, returnable and repurposed packaging has changed over time. Lucrezia Motta reports.By Monocle Radio

Devo Spice and Luke Ski are joined by Toby Danger to discuss this week's FuMP songs.In this episode:Luke goes to Disney. Devo performs on the Virtual Comedy Show. "Jean Claude Trans Am" by Toby Danger. Interview with Toby Danger. News: Needlejuice Releases, FuMPFest 2023 Compilation. Tour dates. Happy birthday, Dr. Pinkerton! "Forgot to..." by Paul…

How has a plank of wood with four wheels ollied, kick-flipped and carved itself a space in design history? The team considers the humble skateboard’s effect on the industry.By Monocle Radio

James Chambers profiles the varied roster of work produced by the Thai practice, which includes architecture, furniture and fabrication.By Monocle Radio

Highlights from this year’s edition of the Monocle Design Awards, celebrating excellence across all disciplines.By Monocle Radio

The founder and deputy editor of the Milanese platform discuss what radical design means today, as well as the company’s approach to translating stories from the printed page into physical space.By Monocle Radio

In the second edition of our Milan Design Week special, Oki Sato and Sophie Lou Jacobsen join us at our pop-up studio. Plus: we discuss a new title that reproduces the final notebook of architect Louis Kahn and explore an astronomical-inspired work by Benedetta Tagliabue for lighting specialist Artemide.…

Rodrigo Caula and Enrico Pietra are the co-founders of Nuova, a California-based research and innovation luxury-design practice. At this year’s Milan Design Week, they took over Milanese bistro Via Stampa for their immersive installation emulating 1970s Americana.By Monocle Radio

We’re in Italy for Milan Design Week. At our pop-up Monocle Radio studio we meet Giopato & Coombes, Matteo Thun, Yves Béhar and Orior Furniture’s Ciaran McGuigan.By Monocle Radio

The sculptural lounge chair fashioned from powder-coated steel and leather has had a revival thanks to French furniture brand Objekto. Stella Roos considers its history – and its designer – Brazilian architect and artist Flávio de Carvalho.By Monocle Radio

I couldn't find a Country version of the Total Eclipse of the Heart song so I decided to try and do my own. It's Eclipse Day!!By whataweirdweek

We meet French interior architect and furniture designer Marion Stora and the founders of multidisciplinary studio Spacon & X to discuss their collaborations with fashion. Plus: The Good Plastic company shares how we might use recycled forms of this much-maligned material.By Monocle Radio

A song about cribbage, or is it...By DJ Pom

Grace Charlton reflects on a recent trip to Amsterdam – a city often hailed as an oasis, where those on two wheels rule the streets. But does this emphasis on bikes make traversing the metropolis any better for pedestrians?By Monocle Radio

Nic Monisse presents highlights from recent panels held at V-Zug shops in London and Hong Kong. Architects and designers discuss the notion of timelessness and how this informs their practice.By Monocle Radio

Why does timber perform a key role in the country’s economy and how has the raw material shaped the nation’s creativity and furniture-making? Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, joins Nic Monisse to discuss.By Monocle Radio

We meet Los Angeles-based jeweller Suzanne Kalan and renowned designer Ileana Makri in Athens. We also speak with Fernando Jorge, who shares details about his travelling exhibition with Sotheby’s.By Monocle Radio

An exhibition at the Letterform Archive in San Francisco delves into the improvisational and playful processes of Bay Area printer Jack Stauffacher, who demonstrated the creative potential of the letterpress.By Monocle Radio

Glassblower John Pomp and luxury bag designer Marina Raphael join us in the studio. Plus: we meet Maxime d’Angeac, the architect reinterpreting the historic Orient Express.By Monocle Radio

Writer Grace Charlton laments why boring redesigns often rob cafés, restaurants and homes of a sense of place.By Monocle Radio