The Miami Design District (MDD), in collaboration with Design Miami Curatorial Lab, proudly announces acclaimed artist Katie Stout as the recipient of the 2025 Annual Design Commission.
Celebrating its milestone 10th anniversary, this year’s Commission—Gargantua’s Thumb—is now on view in MDD and will remain on display through spring 2026. Additional installations are also on view at the 20th edition of Design Miami’s flagship fair.
Gargantua’s Thumb brings to life a fantastical cast of sculptural furniture—whale, mermaid, alligator, dog, pelican, turtle, horse, trout, and crab—inviting moments of playful interaction. At the heart of the neighborhood, an interactive carousel will serve as the immersive centerpiece, while hundreds of colorful orbs embedded with flora- and fauna-inspired figures are suspended throughout MDD’s trees, creating a magical atmosphere.
*Featured image: Daniel Zuliani
