We speak to three of the region’s leading buyers to discover why Downtown Design is a key event in their calendar this year
Carla Conte, Creative Director- Brand Creative:
“Downtown Design is always fresh, inspiring and informative. I am especially curious to see the new venue at d3. We love the area and expect to see it transformed and come alive during this time. Also, some of our favourite brands such as Bolon, Made a Mano and Christopher Boots (all of which have been specified in our recent projects) will be exhibiting. We look forward to seeing what all the exhibitors will launch and announce as new products, designs and technical advancements.
It has taken years for local and homegrown firms to be taken seriously in the international design realm, and I think that with hard work and dedication we are now poised as a region to take over as leaders (if it hasn’t already happened!) With this responsibility comes the task of being able to collaborate with innovative, quality brands that are able to help us achieve our creative visions. Clients expect the best from us and in turn we demand the best from our suppliers. Downtown Design is now considered a valuable tool in the overall process, and each year it develops new ways of being inspiring and resourceful to us.”
Jacqui, Hasan & Husain Roomi, H2R Design:
“It is the best exhibition of its kind in the region. It helps us connect with other local designers and companies. We love seeing international products and designers present the latest trends and new design directions - there are always great talks, interesting conversations, as well as beautiful objects and materials.We believe it’s extremely important to put Dubai on the global design map - there is so much talent in this region that it benefits a developing industry through exposure, and benefits the region through inspiring via design. It also opens up new opportunities and helps push the boundaries of capabilities for the local market.”
Marie Laurent Wilfred, Director/Architect- Marie Laurent Architecture:
“Downtown Design and the Dubai Design Week present the perfect platform for an architecture and interior design boutique atelier like ours, as it gives added value to our bespoke projects. Downtown Design will showcase creative design brands that suit our approach to design. Downtown Design has become a prominent and promising platform for architects and designers in the region with a clear strive for designs to be bolder, bigger and better. A show like Downtown Design is essential to gather new ideas, craftsmanship, and quality as well as to present new talents to the region.”
If you’re interested in becoming part of the Buyer Programme for Downtown Design, contact [email protected] or [email protected] . Spaces are limited.
Lead image: Portal by Christopher Boots
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