Monocle on Design

‘Designers on Sofas’ special: Why the couch is so often overlooked, with Ilse Crawford and Eran Chen

To celebrate the release of ‘The Monocle Book of Designers on Sofas’, editors Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton discuss their highlights from the book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rethinking timekeeping for the 21st century with luxury watchmakers Ressence 

Benoît Mintiens, founder of luxury watchmakers Ressence, explains the out-of-the-box thinking that goes into reimagining the mechanics of timekeeping for the modern day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frieze Connect’s Charlene Prempeh on the unexpected effects of good art and design

Nic Monisse discusses the social benefits of good art and design with Frieze Connect’s Charlene Prempeh. Then: New Delhi-based craft entrepreneur Vikram Goyal tells us about the search for a “modern Indian design language”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘A fingerprint isn’t a flaw’: Michael Anastassiades on the art of small details

Cypriot born London-based design pioneer Michael Anastassiades discusses the importance of noticing smaller details. Plus: furniture maker Seitz unpacks the concept of “slow living” in Switzerland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extra: ‘Bad Language’

Photographer Max Creasy discusses the relationship between architecture and pictures, and his new exhibition at the Architectural Association in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.