Dubai Design Week (24-29 October) returns with a roster of events for the design professional, including Global Grad show and over 150 events across the city.
At Dubai Design District (d3):
Be inspired by Global Grad Show, a world unique exhibition that will this year present 145 design innovations from graduate designers of 50 leading global and regional universities. The projects focus on design to benefit humanity, with students providing creative solutions to modern day issues, including a jacket that transforms into a sleeping bag and a system of inhabitable roofscapes designed for the Jerash refugee camp in Jordan.
Tune into the diverse 6-day talks programme, which this year will present leading figures from the international design scene offering their insights on product design, interior design trends and the region’s architecture. With additional workshops and portfolio reviews, there are opportunities for young and established design professionals to gain valuable advice and network with leading designers and brands.
Showcasing design from around the region, Abwab this year presents installations from Algeria, Bahrain, India, Iraq, Palestine and the UAE, around the theme of designing for the human senses; while the Iconic City exhibition this year focuses on Cairo. Curated by Mohamed Elshahed, founder of Cairobserver and curator of British Museum’s Modern Egypt Project, Cairo Now! A City Incomplete will be a present day journey through the city’s design, architecture and urban landscape.
Around the city, here are a few of the opportunities to learn and get involved at a grassroots level.
- 360° Decoro demonstrates how natural materials can be duplicated at Fake or Real on 25 October,
- on 27 October Eight Inc hosts a series of talks entitled Design Human Experience in their d3 studio.
- Tinkah offers a three-day workshop on typography from 3-7pm on 24, 25 and 26 October,
- Etqaan presents Craft Journey from 25 to 27.
- d-NAT offers a full-day 3D workshop over in Tashkeel.
- Pallavi Dean hosts Powerhouse Public Speaking for Design Gurus from 11am – 1.30pm on 26 October, demonstrating how to present, pitch and promote design ideas.
- Sharabassy Built Environment Studio shares tips and strategy with its Creativity Enhancement workshop
- S2 Interiors and FN Design Gallery join forces in Alserkal Avenue to teach young designers how to collaborate with boutique interior design studios, architects, developers and local authorities.
For a full listing and up to date information on trade focused events around the city, click here
To register to attend Downtown Design, click here
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