Nic Monisse reflects on the importance of historic craft guilds in France and where the remnants of their design legacy can be found today.   

Nic Monisse reflects on the importance of historic craft guilds in France and where the remnants of their design legacy can be found today.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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Monocle on Design

Extra: Echoes of the past

As London craft-and-design fair Collect gets under way, Nic Monisse chats with director TF Chan about the philosophy of “fewer, better things”. Plus: buttons and handles are coming back to our vehicles but will Nic and Grace Charlton give them the green light? 

As London craft-and-design fair Collect gets under way, Nic Monisse chats with director TF Chan about the philosophy of &ldquo;fewer, better things&rdquo;. Plus: buttons and handles are coming back to our vehicles but will Nic and Grace Charlton give them the green light?&nbsp;

Is it time to go back to human-centred design? TF Chan on Collect 2026

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We speak to Phoebe Lindsay, Materiality Senior Manager for Range Rover. Hear how the storied automaker uses materials to shape emotions and tell stories. Plus, taking a holistic approach to design strategy.

We speak to Phoebe Lindsay, Materiality Senior Manager for Range Rover. Hear how the storied automaker uses materials to shape emotions and tell stories. Plus, taking a holistic approach to design strategy.

New Materials: Range Rover

How do you pick a unique brand colour and does it matter? Pantone Color Institute’s vice-president joins to discuss. Then: Tallinn architecture students pay homage to Louis Kahn. Plus: Nic and Grace on brand collaboration.

How do you pick a unique brand colour and does it matter? Pantone Color Institute&rsquo;s vice-president joins to discuss. Then: Tallinn architecture students pay homage to Louis Kahn. Plus: Nic and Grace on brand collaboration.

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