Design Talks


Design Miami/ Basel presents a series of panel discussions. Engaging leaders of the international design community, the conversations address the current state of the design culture and the multifaceted effects of the recent design boom.
Design Talks Calendar


14 June 2006
Inside the Design Markets
Foyer Theater Basel, 12pm

Moderated by Judd Tully
Editor-at-large, Art+Auction magazine/
Alexander Payne
Director, 20th- and 21st-Century Design, Phillips de Pury/
Cristina Grajales
Director, Cristina Grajales, Inc.,
20th-Century Design Gallery



15 June 2006
Inside the Design Museums
Foyer Theater Basel, 12pm

Moderated by Barbara Bloemink
Curatorial Director,
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum/
Alexander von Vegesack
Director, Vitra Design Museum/
Gareth Williams
Curator, Victoria & Albert Museum/
Cathy Leff
Director, Wolfsonian–Florida International
University Museum



16 June 2006
Inside the Designers' Studios
Foyer Theater Basel, 12pm

Moderated by Craig Robins
Art and design collector and patron/
Konstantin Grcic
Industrial designer/
Maria Pergay
Furniture and interior designer/
Established & Sons
Design Miami/ Basel: Designer of the Future