In this exclusive interview produced by Dezeen, designer Tola Ojuolape explains the design process for her Collectors’ Lounge on show at this year’s Collect 2026.
Collect is an art fair for collectable design and contemporary craft, hosted by the UK Craft Council over four days. Located in London’s Somerset House, the fair brings together over 300 artists and galleries from across the globe.
Ojuolape was commissioned by 3D modelling software brand Trimble SketchUp to create a lounge space using its proprietary software for the Collect 2026 fair.
Ojuolape’s lounge space is envisioned as a modern maker’s library.
Within its design, the designer focused on using tactile textured materials, such as ridged edges on the furniture and scalloped panels across the walls.
Sage green, camel fabric and natural wood tones were used alongside organic-feeling materials, like Baux recycled wood wool panels, to create a restful atmosphere.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest architecture and design movies: http://bit.ly/1tcULvh​
Like Dezeen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dezeen/ ​
Follow Dezeen on X: https://twitter.com/dezeen
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dezeen/ ​
source
UCsWG9ANbrmgR0z-eFk_A3YQ
