Collectible Brussels 2021

This year of self-isolation has emphasised trends that existed before. This is not just the digitalisation of life. There are issues of loneliness in the physical world, or sometimes the opposite – a lack of privacy in the way of living. Sustainability in design and conscious consumption are also key concerns that have been highlighted by the pandemic. We stayed at home, stopped traveling, moved online, and started observing things we hadn’t noticed before. This change of focus has altered our perception of ordinary life. For the Collectible the gallery presents a curated project “A life less ordinary”, showing how designers reflect on these changes. I believe the collectors will find it important to perceive design from a different angle.