The boom in the number of design collectors, especially in recent years, is evident at design fairs and Design Miami/ is a sector force. During the opening of its 18th edition, the fair’s CEO, Jennifer Roberts, noted the rising interest around collectable design, particularly among younger demographics. “The design market has never been better,” she told Interior Design. “There are new people coming to the market and they’re building thoughtful collections that tell stories.” At Design Miami/, 50 exhibitors and intimate scale presentations in the Curio section are housed inside a tent at Pride Park, across from Art Basel Miami Beach. As the “first full fair after the pandemic,” says Roberts, noting the smaller version that took place last year, it’s sure to impress. The 2022 theme, “The Golden Age: Looking to the Future” is reflected in works that reference tradition with a boldness towards new visual lexicons and materials.