Enriching its exhibition programme, each year COLLECTIBLE devises a diverse programme of talks addressing themes around contemporary collectible design, and invites leading figures from various backgrounds to gather together and discuss specific subjects.
TALK
Saturday 15 March 2025 at 14:00
How do we write, speak, and think about design today? Beyond form and function, design carries emotional weight—both in its making and its reception. This conversation explores how emotions shape the creative process, influence storytelling, and define how we experience objects. Christopher Dessus, as a publication director, will bring insight into the role of language and criticism in capturing these dimensions, while designers will share how emotion informs their practice. How do we articulate the intangible in design, and why does it matter?
With: Christopher Dessus (architect and editor, Founder of PAF Atelier, Pli Editions, JTM Revue) & Rawad Baaklini (Curator)
Free and without reservation.
TALK
Saturday 15 March 2025 at 15:00
Fashion and furniture design have long been intertwined, not just in aesthetics and craftsmanship but in the way they navigate the market. Designers gravitate toward fashion’s retail energy, while streets like Rue Saint-Honoré increasingly resemble design galleries. With fashion brands supporting design fairs and furniture influencing fashion’s retail strategies, this conversation examines the evolving relationship between these industries—how they shape each other creatively and commercially, and what their convergence means for the future.
With: Bellerose (TBC), Julia Haney Montanez (Co-Founder of Design Release, Design Strategist), Ariel André (founder and head designer of GOLEM)
Moderated by Mirko Musmeci (Founder of ANDOTHERS STUDIO)
Free and without reservation.
TALK
Sunday 15 March 2025 at 14:00
Sustainability is a defining topic in design, but within the collectible sphere, how much of it is truly actionable? This conversation looks beyond rhetoric to examine how galleries, collectors, institutions, and brands can foster meaningful change—supporting responsible production, ethical material sourcing, and longevity in design objects. What incentives drive a real shift? How can the market embrace sustainability without compromising artistic and material integrity? And what role does scarcity, value, and desirability play in making sustainability more than an aspiration?
With: Xevi Gallergo (MyCoworks Creative Director and Vice President of Marketing), Alexia Venot, (Executive Director Aléor), Nathalie Guiot (title?)
Moderated by Sarah Schulten (tbc)
Free and without reservation.
TALK
Sunday 15 March 2025 at 15:00
The success of a designer isn’t just about talent—it’s about visibility, positioning, and the network that amplifies their work. This conversation brings together key players in the design ecosystem—editors, agency directors, and platform founders—to explore how media, representation, and market forces shape contemporary design. From trend-setting to international recognition, what drives influence, and who really holds the power?
With: Elien Haentjens (tbc)
Free and without reservation.
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