Feeling over form and function: the design principles of Tola Ojuolape and Rodolfo Agrella
From Monocle on Design by Monocle
June 2, 2026 · 32 min
About this episode
Tola Ojuolape and Rodolfo Agrella discuss their design philosophies focusing on belonging and energy.
London-based interior designer Tola Ojuolape discusses the sense of belonging that she strives to achieve with each new project. Then: Venezuela’s Rodolfo Agrella on the importance of “energy”. Plus: café interiors from the new issue of Monocle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guests: Tola Ojuolape, Rodolfo Agrella
Topics covered
- interior design
- sense of belonging
- energy in design
- café interiors
- design principles
Keywords
- interior design
- Tola Ojuolape
- Rodolfo Agrella
- café interiors
- design principles
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Monocle
Places: London, Venezuela
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