Monocle on Design

Join Andy Wheel, Director of Production Design at Jaguar Land Rover, who has over 25 years of experience shaping the iconic Range Rover. He discusses the brand's evolution from its 1970s roots to its current luxury status, highlighting the balance of relevance and desirability. Andy explores the holistic design approach that has transformed Range Rover into a human-centered sanctuary while maintaining its adventurous spirit. He also shares insights on teamwork, the importance of creativity, and the successful challenges faced with the revolutionary Evoque.

We reflect on what can be gleaned from years of design discussion and studio visits, featuring highlights from Do Ho Suh, Faye Toogood and Bisila Noha. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A visit to St Wolfgang station and the vertiginous Schafberg cog railway. The region’s scenic lakes, UNESCO sites and imperial-era visitors. Rapid 1890s construction and the mountain journey up six kilometres. The original top-of-mountain hotel and alpine dining culture. A lakeside station redesign using wood and steel with a jagged roof. Surprise international praise in Paris.

Marianne Goebel, Artek’s managing director stewarding the brand and archive. Michael Bennett, former NFL player turned spatial designer focusing on inclusive, community-driven spaces. Dennis Chung, founder of Studio Wright inspired by bamboo craft and Hong Kong identity. They discuss Artek’s material and archival work. They explore designing for diverse bodies, community healing spaces, and reclaimed bamboo lighting.

We venture to South London’s Dulwich Picture Gallery to marvel at the new pavilion and more recent developments at the UK’s first purpose-built public art museum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We visit the ninth edition of the British Ceramics Biennial and preview the October issue of Monocle. Plus: A stopover at Vienna Design week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a conversation recorded at Monocle’s most recent Quality of Life Conference, Turkish architect Emre Arolat discusses the design of the Sancaklar Mosque on the outskirts of Istanbul. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our highlights from London Design Festival, including everything from material innovation to new furniture and design circularity with journalist Katie Treggiden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We visit the second edition of the design conference in the Hungarian capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helsinki Design Week turns 20 this year and we explore this year’s Open House Festival in London. Plus: An interview with the founder of furniture organisation H100 at Zurich Design Weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.