Design Miami/ is pleased to welcome back many of its partners this year including Perrier-Jouët, LEXUS, and USM alongside new collaborators PERRIER®, Maison de Mode and Irthi. The location in the Miami Design District, where the fair originated, also offers new opportunities for creative satellite exhibitions including with FENDI in their boutique within the district.

DESIGN MIAMI/ COLLABORATIONS
Perrier-Jouët presents Curiosity Cloud x mischler' traxler
A partner of Design Miami/ since 2012, Maison Perrier-Jouët commissions emerging and established talents to reinterpret the brand’s enduring relationship with art and nature. This year, Perrier-Jouët renews its long-standing collaboration with Austrian design practice mischer’traxler to present Curiosity Cloud, a project originally developed for an installation at the Victoria & Albert Museum in 2015. With its focus on biodiversity, Curiosity Cloud,  reflects Perrier-Jouët's  ambitious, multi-year program dedicated to the promotion of sustainable viticulture and the reduction of its own environmental impact.

LEXUS Collaborates with Tosin Oshinowo and Chrissa Amuah
Lexus partners with Tosin Oshinowo and Chrissa Amuah to present a one-of-kind conceptual design collaboration this December in coordination with Design Miami/. Tosin Oshinowo, an architect and designer based in Nigeria, will work with British-Ghanaian textiles designer Chrissa Amuah to debut a concept design that marries Lexus’ craft techniques and technology with sweeping international significance.

PERRIER® presents PERRIER x MURAKAMI Rooftop Lounge
PERRIER® joins Design Miami/ for the first time to display its vibrant, new collaboration with renowned artist Takashi Murakami, creating a unique rooftop lounge inspired by the pop universe of the artist and the creative, pioneering spirit of PERRIER®.

With a story that began in 1863 in Vergèze, South of France, PERRIER® Carbonated Mineral Water is enjoyed in more than 140 countries worldwide, recognized for its refreshing bursting bubbles and iconic green bottle. For over a century, PERRIER® has collaborated with some of the world's most distinguished artists, including Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí, and Bernard Villemot.

PERRIER®’s latest collaboration is with Takashi Murakami, who creates paintings, sculptures, and films populated by repeated motifs and mutating characters of his own creation, drawing from traditional Japanese painting, sci-fi, anime, and the global art market. In October 2020, PERRIER® x MURAKAMI’s premium line of limited-edition Perrier® was launched globally.

IRTHI presents Crafts of MENASEA and Reviving Beirut
IRTHI joins Design Miami/ with a two part program: an exclusive online sale of handmade works from artist-makers from the MENASEA and Central Asian regions along with an inspiring conversation about how we can all support design and architecture practices to revive Beirut.

IRTHI Contemporary Crafts Council works to empower women professionally and socially by supporting traditional and modern crafts across the MENASEA and Central Asia regions, working in partnership with global organizations. The council aims to provide a fresh narrative for women artists, designers, and makers by developing new market opportunities and delivering social development programs and vocational training, while also preserving the skills and rich cultural heritage of the UAE for current and future generations.

USM x USM FOUNDATION present Hue+man: Die Wunderkammer by Kevin Jones and Don C
USM MODULAR FURNITURE x USM FOUNDATION joins Design Miami/ with Die Wunderkammer, an onsite experiential installation created by Kevin Jones of Joba Studio and Don C of RSVP Gallery. Offering a curated collection of art objects and streetwear, Die Wunderkammer represents the debut of USM’s Hue+man series of design awards and executive collaborations for people of color.

In production for over 50 years, USM’s signature Haller modular furniture system is an icon of modernist design that can be found in New York’s Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection since 2001.

Kevin Jones, award-winning designer and professional athlete, is the founder, CEO, and Creative Director of Joba Studio, a multidisciplinary team focused on creating impactful design experiences and communications. Joba Studio’s work can be found in retail and brand environments in over 25 countries throughout the world.
Don C is the co-owner of Chicago’s RSVP Gallery and founder of Just Don. Known for its sought-after Just Don hats, Just Don fuses fashion, sports, entertainment, music, and art.

MAISON DE MODE presents Amen Candles and Mushroom Conversations
MAISON DE MODE joins Design Miami/ with a two part program: an exclusive online sale of its sustainable, luxe Amen Candles—which recently launched groundbreaking carbon-negative packaging made from mycelium and agricultural waste—along with a fascinating panel discussion on the future of circular design, featuring panelists Hassan Pierre, Burak Cakmak, Jan Berbee, and more.

Hassan Pierre, Amanda Hearst, and Carmen Busquets are thought leaders and innovators in the sustainable fashion movement, each lending their voices and dedicating their lifestyles to this cause over the last decade. Together they cofounded and operate MAISON DE MODE, the global platform for sustainable fashion, connecting creators, curators, and consumers for a better tomorrow.

DESIGN MIAMI/ SATELLITES

FENDI presents an original Satellite Exhibition and Design Talk
FENDI, a Design Miami/ partner for over ten years, joins with a Satellite Exhibition and Design Talk that celebrate new directions in craft.