Monocle on Design – Details, episodes & analysis

The pop-up exhibition at the South London Gallery asks designers and artists to reinterpret the traditional birdhouse. Designer and exhibit curator Andu Masebo, along with creative director Ollie Olanipekun, share more about the project. 

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German architect Ole Scheeren joins us in the studio, and we discuss the importance of simplicity and utility in design with London-based studio Industrial Facility. Plus: the last instalment of our summer series. 

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A collaborative installation by UK brand Toogood and Danish firm Frama was on show during the recent 3 Days of Design festival in Copenhagen. Nic Monisse met the creative team. 

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A new title celebrates a milestone anniversary for Danish lighting firm Louis Poulsen and the Roca London Gallery showcases nature-based design solutions. Plus: we meet a Guatemalan design duo working with artisans to bring traditional craft to contemporary audiences. 

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The Brazilian architect shares why he strives to avoid repetition in his projects and practice architecture without ego.

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We mark the launch of Monocle’s new paperback, ‘Fifty Ideas for Building Better Cities’, by discussing adaptive reuse with Jonathan Tuckey and find out how a Danish supermarket brought art and design to the masses. Plus: two exhibitions bringing contemporary craft to London offices.

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First published more than 50 years ago, Henry Dreyfuss’s ‘Symbol Sourcebook’ remains a key text for graphic designers. Emily Orr, associate curator at New York’s Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, explains why it’s the focus of a new exhibition and how symbols have changed over time.

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What is the role of design museums today? We look at projects exploring what these spaces could be, from architectural competitions to exhibitions seeking to curate a nation’s design culture.

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Since its founding in 1964 by Terence Conran, Habitat has brought contemporary homeware and European flair to UK shoppers. Emma Nelson reports.

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We find out why this international festival in Hyères and Toulon continues to be a boon for young designers. 

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