Monocle’s Stella Roos reflects on the stylistic choices found on the road signs that pepper Europe’s highways.

Monocle’s Stella Roos reflects on the stylistic choices found on the road signs that pepper Europe’s highways.

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Monocle on Design

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We meet the co-founder of the virtual Mobile Phone Museum to discuss the rich history and design diversity of these portable devices.

We meet the co-founder of the virtual Mobile Phone Museum to discuss the rich history and design diversity of these portable devices.

Mobile Phone Museum

Our recap of the Monocle Quality of Life Conference in Istanbul. We meet Maltese architect Richard England, and talk to the founders of fashion label Nackiyé and design studio Autoban. Plus: the creative force behind Hungarian brand Nanushka. 

Our recap of the Monocle Quality of Life Conference in Istanbul. We meet Maltese architect Richard England, and talk to the founders of fashion label Nackiyé and design studio Autoban. Plus: the creative force behind Hungarian brand Nanushka.

Istanbul Quality of Life Conference

We visit Northern Italy, stopping first in Murano to learn about the island’s glass production today, then across to Lombardy to reflect on the outstanding works on show at the Lake Como Design Festival. Plus, what are the challenges of designing bespoke interiors fit for the sky? We meet the founder of a luxury brand, Unique Aircraft.

We visit Northern Italy, stopping first in Murano to learn about the island’s glass production today, then across to Lombardy to reflect on the outstanding works on show at the Lake Como Design Festival. Plus, what are the challenges of designing bespoke interiors fit for the sky? We meet the founder of a luxury brand, Unique Aircraft.

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