Blue Sky Thinking

It’s not always easy, these days, to find reasons to be optimistic. But design is definitely one of them. This is the premise of our overall fair theme for 2024, Blue Sky: leaps of imagination are especially vital in times of challenge. To kick off our conversations, we have invited five leading designers working across a range of disciplines - fiber, furniture, jewelry, and lighting - to share their personal perspectives and insights about their work, studio practice, and motivation. Featuring Artist Christopher Kurtz, Artist Dana Barnes, Artist Nick Missel, Artist Karl Fritsch, Designer Anna Karlin, and Design Miami 2024 Curatorial Director Glenn Adamson. This Talk was recorded live at Design Miami 2024.