DESIGN MIAMI Miami Beach

Design Miami is far more than a trade fair – it is a globally recognized platform for design culture, innovation, and connoisseurship. Since its founding in 2005, the annual event at the Miami Beach Convention Center has evolved into one of the most important meeting points for the international design community. In close partnership with Art Basel Miami Beach, Design Miami attracts leading galleries, designers, collectors, institutions, and curators from around the world. It offers a unique and highly focused showcase for high-end design that bridges both commercial and artistic realms.

Design Miami represents not just a location, but an ambitious international concept. Acting as a curated forum for contemporary design, the platform has earned worldwide acclaim for its thematic clarity, collector-oriented approach, and curatorial excellence. In addition to its flagship fair in Florida, Design Miami also hosts a sister event in Basel, Switzerland – forging a cultural link between two of the world’s most influential markets for art and design.

At the heart of the fair is the concept of collectible design – design with a museum-quality standard, defined by artistic depth, craftsmanship, and conceptual rigor. Key themes include materiality and making, the dialogue between past and future, and questions of identity, origin, and cultural context. Historical references meet contemporary visions, traditional techniques intersect with new technologies – it is this dynamic tension that gives Design Miami its distinctive character.

On display are exceptional pieces of furniture, objects, lighting, textiles, and limited-edition design works that stand out for both their aesthetic value and conceptual relevance. The range spans from iconic designs of the past to radical new forms and materials with the potential to shape future markets and discourse. The exhibition program is complemented by exclusive talks, curated special formats, and thematic highlights that position design within broader societal, cultural, and environmental contexts.

Exhibitors primarily represent the fields of gallery-based design, furniture, craft, architecture, interior design, and conceptual product design. Among the attendees are leading collectors, museum representatives, curators, creatives, architecture firms, retail strategists, and global brands – all in search of design with cultural substance and unique character.

As a key contributor to Miami’s vibrant art and design scene, the fair actively shapes the city’s cultural identity, which has firmly established itself as a hotspot for contemporary creativity. The venue – the centrally located and state-of-the-art Miami Beach Convention Center – is just a short walk from the ocean and easily accessible by public transit or car.

In this way, Design Miami is not just a fair – it is an experience, a global network, and a catalyst for the design world of today and tomorrow.

The 21st edition of the DESIGN MIAMI takes place on 6 days from Tue., 02.12.2025 to Sun., 07.12.2025 in Miami Beach.