Curated with the regional buyer in mind, Downtown Design will present leading brands in all categories from furniture and lighting, to bathrooms and kitchens, as well as innovative new design from Addis Ababa to Taipei. We tie up this year’s show in stats, for five reasons why you need to register for Downtown Design 2016:
1. Experience high-quality design:
104 brands: Chosen for their quality, originality and relevance to the local buyer, we do the legwork, so you don’t have to.
15 categories: From sustainable furniture and energy-efficient lighting to biodegradable accessories and the latest in kitchen and bathroom technology
2. Discover new brands
43 new brands: Including Kettal, Sancal, Swarovski, Bernhardt, Expormim, Siematic, Bend Goods, Bat Eye, Hands and Klove.
5 Design Weeks: Addis Ababa, Barcelona, Beirut, Reyjavik and Taiwan debut new brands and products exclusively at Downtown Design.
3. International fair for the regional market:
28 countries: Downtown Design is an international design fair, committed to providing a platform for innovative brands from every corner of the world.
10 regional debuts: This year we welcome even more emerging regional brands and designers with unique objects inspired by and for our cities.
6-day talks programme: Learn, be inspired and meet international leaders in the field of design.
4. Network with your peers:
10,000+ visitors: We predict even more visitors than last year, with pre-registrations still rising, and new buyers coming in from India and Egypt.
85% trade professionals: Buyers from the MENASA region and beyond attend to discover new brands, reconnect with existing ones and network with their peers.
100% top regional design firms:An imperative fixture on the design calendar, our Buyer Programme will welcome representatives from all the region’s leading A&ID companies.
5. Be a part of Dubai Design Week:
75 activations across the city: multiple ways to get involved.
140 projects at Global Grad Show: Where you can meet the designers of the future.
6 regional design pavilions: From Algeria to Palestine, meet design talent from across the region.
To register to visit Downtown Design click here