June issue preview

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the Museum of Brands in London, this exhibition considers how refillable, returnable and repurposed packaging has changed over time. Lucrezia Motta reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team meets some of the participants hosting events, walks, exhibitions and open studios across the metropolis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Milan-based designer shares some of the principles central to his design process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.