Giulia Molteni, part of the third generation of the Molteni family, discusses the importance of a shared vision when continuing the international legacy of the family-owned furniture business.

Giulia Molteni, part of the third generation of the Molteni family, discusses the importance of a shared vision when continuing the international legacy of the family-owned furniture business.

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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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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