Monocle #183

Monocle #183 – May 2025 (The Design Awards Issue)

Celebrate global creativity with Monocle’s May 2025 issue, spotlighting the winners of the annual Monocle Design Awards. Inside, discover 50 standout designs, people, and places — from Swedish textiles to cutting-edge Mexican architecture and Middle Eastern makers redefining their craft. This issue also takes you around the world: learn what it takes to train in a fighter jet school in Sardinia, explore India’s leading weaving institute in Mumbai, and get inspired by the cultural revival of Beirut. A must-read for design lovers, world travelers, and curious minds alike.