Forward-thinking British architect Jayden Ali joins to detail his new galleries at V&A East in London. Then: unpicking Icelandic design stereotypes at DesignMarch 2026. Plus: highlights at this year’s NYCxDesign. 

Forward-thinking British architect Jayden Ali joins to detail his new galleries at V&amp;A East in London. Then: unpicking Icelandic design stereotypes at DesignMarch 2026. Plus: highlights at this year&rsquo;s NYCxDesign.&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

Redesigning London’s shared cultural spaces with Jayden Ali. Plus: Reykjavík’s DesignMarch 2026

How can flexibility improve quality of life? We answer this with Fisher & Paykel and the brand’s head of industrial design, Mark Haydon. Plus: Kim Colin, co-founder of Industrial Facility, on working with technology.

How can flexibility improve quality of life? We answer this with Fisher &amp; Paykel and the brand&rsquo;s head of industrial design, Mark Haydon. Plus: Kim Colin, co-founder of Industrial Facility, on working with technology.

Let’s get flexible: Mark Haydon and Kim Colin on adaptability in design

Nic Monisse is in Mexico to learn how design is shaping the country’s capital. Grace Charlton also joins from Paris to explore the history and future of the city’s design-thinking. Plus: Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao.  

Nic Monisse is in Mexico to learn how design is shaping the country&rsquo;s capital. Grace Charlton also joins from Paris to explore the history and future of the city&rsquo;s design-thinking. Plus: Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Exploring Mexico City’s thriving design landscape with Tatiana Bilbao 

Our series with Fisher & Paykel continues as we speak to Simone Stephens, head of global D&A partnerships and principal designer at Fisher & Paykel Appliances. Plus, Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen of Norm Architects on human wellbeing.

Our series with Fisher &amp; Paykel continues as we speak to Simone Stephens, head of global D&amp;A partnerships and principal designer at Fisher &amp; Paykel Appliances. Plus, Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen of Norm Architects on human wellbeing.

Redesigning London’s shared cultural spaces with Jayden Ali. Plus: Reykjavík’s DesignMarch 2026

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