We take a closer look at the earth beneath our feet. Writer Jennifer Lucy Allan delves into the human history of this ancient material, and we visit the maker Bisila Noha at her London studio. Then: Adam Weismann, co-founder of Clayworks, reflects on his journey working with clay as a building material and wall finish. 

We take a closer look at the earth beneath our feet. Writer Jennifer Lucy Allan delves into the human history of this ancient material, and we visit the maker Bisila Noha at her London studio. Then: Adam Weismann, co-founder of Clayworks, reflects on his journey working with clay as a building material and wall finish.&nbsp;

Everything you need to know about the world of design, from furniture to fashion and craft to architecture. Expect fresh stories, new finds and designers and all the latest news from the world’s most exciting studios.

Monocle on Design

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How do designers tell stories with their work? London-based designer Andu Masebo discusses his social approach to “simple, efficient objects”. Then: James Allen of creative studio Birch explains how strategy-design in the luxury space requires well-researched taste. Plus: Nic and Grace on 25 years of the Serpentine Pavilion.  

How do designers tell stories with their work? London-based designer Andu Masebo discusses his social approach to &ldquo;simple, efficient objects&rdquo;. Then: James Allen of creative studio Birch explains how strategy-design in the luxury space requires well-researched taste. Plus: Nic and Grace on 25 years of the Serpentine Pavilion.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Telling stories through design with Andu Masebo and creative studio Birch

Italian designer Luca Nichetto on nichecraft and the limits of treating design as purely collectible. Then: The office’s future with Rapt Studio’s David Galullo. Plus: Nic and Grace on Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Arts Festival.

Italian designer Luca Nichetto on nichecraft and the limits of treating design as purely collectible. Then: The office&rsquo;s future with Rapt Studio&rsquo;s David Galullo. Plus: Nic and Grace on Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s AlUla Arts Festival.

Nichecraft and placemaking with Luca Nichetto and David Galullo

We round-up Paris Dećo Off and Maison&Objet. Then: collectable design with London-based creative Miminat Shodeinde. Plus: Dutch designer Joris Laarman on drawing inspiration from nature.

We round-up Paris Dećo Off and Maison&amp;Objet. Then: collectable design with London-based creative Miminat Shodeinde. Plus: Dutch designer Joris Laarman on drawing inspiration from nature.

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