Interview: The Collective Design Fair's Steven Learner On Making Art More Inclusive

Are there any fairs you looked to for inspiration when putting together Collective .1?

Are there any fairs you looked to for inspiration when putting together Collective .1?

I’ve seen how the fairs at Design Miami and Basel have evolved and grown, and I’ve learned a lot from them. There is a growing demand for design in the US and for an international audience to visit and collect in American cities. Collective is an inclusive platform, believing that everyone should have the opportunity to have good design, so we have exhibitors selling items from $40 to $400,000. I don’t think this inclusivity exists at other design fairs. [Photo: Richlite ping pong table from Snarchitecture via]