{"id":43953,"date":"2021-11-08T17:07:14","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T13:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=43953"},"modified":"2021-11-08T17:08:00","modified_gmt":"2021-11-08T13:08:00","slug":"the-7th-edition-of-dubai-design-week-is-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/the-7th-edition-of-dubai-design-week-is-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7th Edition Of Dubai Design Week Is Now Open"},"content":{"rendered":"

Staged in strategic partnership with Dubai Design District (d3)<\/strong> alongside Dubai Culture& Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) <\/strong>and supported by A.R.M. Holding<\/strong>, Dubai Design Week 2021 opens today with a varied line-up of over 260 activities taking place at the festival\u2019s main hub in d3 and around the city.<\/p>\n

Reinforcing Dubai\u2019s position as the region\u2019s central hub for design and creativity, the seventh edition Dubai Design Week presents its most extensive and diverse programme of events to date, with 430 UAE-based designers and 560 companies participating in a range of activities, from engaging exhibitions, pop-ups and installations to talks, masterclasses and hands-on workshops, accessible for visitors of all ages and levels of skill.<\/p>\n

Her HighnessSheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority<\/strong>,said: \u201cThis seventh edition of Dubai Design Week, will see the design industry\u2019s most influential creatives from around the world converge in our city for the region\u2019s most important creative festival. Not only has the design fair become a key element in the region\u2019s cultural and creative industries agenda, but its rich programme also showcases and engages both the industry and the wider public in a fun, thought-provoking, and accessible way. Dubai Design Week goes beyond presenting aesthetic and practical designs, but also design solutions to complex global challenges, with the potential to enhance our day to day lives and even our future. We are proud of the growth of this incredible platform over the years and invite everyone to immerse themselves in all that this design week has to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Programme Highlights<\/u><\/p>\n

Visitors can discover the latest in design at the Middle East\u2019s leading fair for original and high-quality design,Downtown Design, <\/strong>from 8 \u2013 12 November. Showcasing more than 150 international and regional exhibiting brands and designers from over 20 countries, complemented by extensive collateral activations including a stellar talks programme featuring global industry experts. This year the fair hosts five national collective showcases from Austria, France, Hungary, Italy and Spain, while\u00a0Downtown Editions<\/strong>, the fair\u2019s boutique section dedicated to limited-edition and bespoke design, will once again uncover the latest in design by individual designers, studios and creative collaborations with a spotlight on the region such as the works of four designers selected for the 2021 TanweenProgramme by Tashkeel, unveiled at the fair.<\/p>\n

An interactive installation by award-winning NIU Studio\u00a0<\/strong>will bring together contemporary design and technology in a unique multisensory experience, while Broadway Interiors<\/strong>created the concept for The Lounge Bar, an eclectic, stimulating environment inspired by the Dubai landscape and The Caf\u00e9 by The Lighthouse is designed by prominent practice Lulie Fisher Design Studio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Showcasing social impact innovation projects in the fields of science, design, technology and architecture by students from universities in the region, MENA Grad Show<\/strong> returns in its second edition, featuring 60 ideas and solutions by 78 students from 29 universities across 10 countries from the region. This year\u2019s projects include a solar powered robot built to plant seeds in desert areas, a device to produce organic super-food at home, an app to organize the routine of dementia patients and magnetic skin to allow people with quadriplegia to control their surroundings.<\/p>\n

MENA Grad Show is part of Global Grad Show<\/strong>, the leading international platform supporting social impact innovators in universities across the world. Today, Global Grad Show also unveils 150 game-changing projects for its seventh edition through a digital exhibition at www.globalgradshow.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A multi-media exhibition gathering leading architectural firms and visionary architects practicing in the UAE and the MENA region, the 2040: d3 Architecture Exhibition<\/strong> features concepts envisioning the future of the city, in accordance with the goals of The Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan for a sustainable urban development, presented by five architecture firms; Beyrac Architects, Dabbagh Architects, MEAN* Middle East Architecture Network in collaboration with Concreative, RMJM Dubai and Tariq Khayyat Design Partners (TKDP).<\/p>\n

Khadija Al Bastaki, Executive Director of Dubai Design District (d3)<\/strong>, said: \u201cAs a strategic partner, we are delighted to unveil today the 7th<\/sup>edition of Dubai Design Week with its most extensive programme to date, cementing Dubai\u2019s position as a UNESCO City of Design and a global creative capital.Organising the festival at such a scale is testament to our ever-growing and flourishing creative ecosystem at d3. It is always our mission at d3 to bring the design and creative community together, to exchange ideas, nurture and showcase talent, learn, collaborate and inspire \u2013 and Dubai Design Week certainly does this. We look forward to welcoming visitors this week to see the rich array of creativity, innovation and talent on show.\u201d<\/p>\n

Installations<\/em><\/p>\n

Throughout the festival\u2019s main hub in Dubai Design District (d3), visitors can explore 15 installations and public interventions in the open-air setting. This year\u2019s Urban Commissions<\/strong>, an annually themed Dubai Design Week initiative supported by A.R.M. Holding, has been awarded to Beirut-based architecture and research firm,\u00a0Bits to Atoms<\/strong>, for an interactive urban intervention titled \u2018Yowalah\u2019, a modular 3D printed public space installation aiming to safely reinstate social relations and increase the levels of happiness for users.<\/p>\n

Responding to the theme of regenerative design and restorative architecture, the Abwab<\/strong> 2021<\/strong> commission has been awarded to Dubai-based architect Ahmed El-Sharabassy<\/strong> for his proposal \u2018Nature in Motion\u2019, an undulating design concept that references the Dubai desert\u2019s constant motion, emulating the city\u2019s continual evolution. The architectural pavilion will host an exhibition titled \u2018Pulp Fusion<\/strong>\u2019 around the topic of the human impact on the planet, curated and produced by Bits to Atoms.<\/p>\n

Collaborating with emerging Emirati creative Hessa Al Suwaidi<\/strong>, Bentley Motors\u00a0<\/strong>is presenting\u2018Safeefa\u2019, a creative concept drawing from an integral part of traditional Emirati weaving and the Bentley brand\u2019s design and craftsmanship.\u2018The Shape of Light\u2019 by conceptual art studio Shuster + Moseley<\/strong> will explore geometric prismatic forms through a large-scale, specially commissioned glass installation and an immersive architectural concept by Ana Carreras<\/strong> for Lever\/Mirage<\/strong>, titled \u2018Athenaeum\u2019,illuminates the recent findings of the 3000-year-old city of Mleiha. ‘Context Reflections’, by ANARCHITECT<\/strong>led by Jonathan Ashmore<\/strong>in collaboration with Cosentino<\/strong>, will invite visitors to discover the intriguing play of penetrated light created via a naturally occurring optical phenomenon in a low-tech installation using carbon-neutral materials.<\/p>\n

A colourful outdoor installation built from recycled materials, \u2018Connectivity\u2019 by Kart Group<\/strong> represents the significance and beauty of social connections, while celebrating the diversity of Dubai.\u2018The Plume\u2019 by\u00a0Mohammad Mazen<\/strong>, a student at Ajman University College of Architecture, Art and Design, is inspired by migratory birds which reflects the educational journey and is built using recycled aluminium and acrylic materials.<\/p>\n

\u2018Morphing Nature\u2019, by Kristina Zanic Design Studio<\/strong> for Trend Middle East<\/strong> marks an entrance to Dubai Design Week in d3 by telling a story of sustainability and earth preservation, while \u2018The WAW Machine’ by Emirati creatives Iman Almidfa<\/strong>andHessa Ali Alechla<\/strong>behind Wild Arab West (WAW) greets visitors with positive affirmations and cultural sayings in English and Arabic, through an automated vending machine promoting kindness between people and the world.<\/p>\n

Pop-ups and Exhibitions <\/em><\/p>\n

The globally significant heritage and extraordinary geological destination in North West Saudi Arabia, AlUla
\n<\/strong>present an immersive experience designed by Gio Forma<\/strong> and Black Engineering<\/strong>, and inspired by the extraordinary rock formations in the region\u2019s desert and mountain landscapes.<\/p>\n

Providing a platform for emerging creatives, theUAE Designer Exhibition 2.0<\/strong>presents over30 emerging and undiscovered talents ranging from Omar Al Gurg<\/strong>and Farah Ahmed\u2019s<\/strong> furniture pieces, to textile design from ShaikhaAlTeneiji<\/strong>and HaneenChaarawi<\/strong>, alongside contemporary pieces and objects created using modern manufacturing technologies, by AlaaShibly<\/strong>,\u00a0Nyxo Studio<\/strong>, Sara Al Harbali<\/strong> and more. The exhibition also showcases a range of handmade homeware accessories using traditional craft techniques by Aditi Patwari<\/strong>, Nora Mohammed <\/strong>and Raghad Al Ali,<\/strong>among others.<\/p>\n

The Beirut Concept Store<\/strong> features works by 50 established designers and emerging creatives based in Lebanon in a showcase curated by Mariana Wehbe<\/strong>, presenting the diversity and talent of the Lebanese creative, from tableware and stationary to books and small gift items.<\/p>\n

Shedding light on creatives and makers working with clay,\u00a0Ceramatastic\u00a0<\/strong>will feature a wide range of works made in the UAE, including finalists of the 5th Dubai Ceramic Award, an initiative by the\u00a0American University of Dubai<\/strong>, and a series of works by Yadawei Ceramic Studio<\/strong> members, celebrating the golden jubilee of the UAE, alongside pieces by Faissal El-Malak<\/strong>, Michael Rice<\/strong> and Tamara Barrage<\/strong>, in a space is activated with workshops and demonstrations on the potter\u2019s wheel, dressed by a colourful mural \u2018La Playa\u2019 by ceramicist and artist, Lena Kassicieh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In collaboration with creative studio HamzatWasl<\/strong>and Zayed University<\/strong>, the Embassy of Switzerland to the UAE and Bahrain<\/strong> presents an exhibition highlighting the preservation of the printing press and design, while an exhibition titled \u2018Design Your Future!\u2019, a collaboration between L\u2019InstitutFran\u00e7ais of the UAE<\/strong> and Cit\u00e9Internationale du Design<\/strong>, focuses on the challenges of the design process from idea to application, for a brighter transition to the future. Meanwhile, a pop-up showcase by the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI)<\/strong> titled \u2018One Grain at a Time\u2019 invites visitors to reflect on the transience of time and boundlessness of space through an immersive intervention and \u2018Together\u2019, an active and colourful pop-up space by Jotun<\/strong>iscentred around the unique moods that arise when people meet.<\/p>\n

Enabling platform for entrepreneurs and startups, in5 Design <\/strong>present a multidisciplinary showcase, highlighting emerging and innovative practices, featuring both technology-driven design and traditional user-centered design paradigms, while a pop-up exhibition presented by IED Istituto Europeo di Design<\/strong> features projects by the school\u2019s alumni, focused on sustainability, lightness and fragility, including a pendant light created from eggshells.<\/p>\n

Bringing Portuguese flair and creativity to the Middle East, Associative Design – The Best of Portugal<\/strong> will showcase an interpretation of traditional Arabic houses, featuring pieces designed and produced in Portugal in a mix of innovation, sustainability and contemporary design, from furniture and porcelain to textiles.<\/p>\n

Talks, Workshops & Masterclasses<\/em><\/p>\n

Visitors can register to attend more than 150 activities; from hands-on workshops and pottery demonstrations to engaging talks and industry masterclasses, presented throughout the week-long festival to bring impactful experiences for both design professionals and those of all ages. The Making Space<\/strong>, a programme of more than 80 workshops held under the theme of \u2018Paper, Plastic + Play\u2019, provides visitors of all ages and levels of experience with the opportunity to experiment with ancient and innovative ways of making and creating; from pottery or reforming plastic to papermaking or using soap as a new medium.<\/p>\n

Mette Degn-Christensen, Director of Dubai Design Week<\/strong>, commented:\u00a0\u201cWe are thrilled to be opening this important edition of Dubai Design Week, at a time when the need for, and the impact of impactful design is becoming increasingly crucial to address the serious global issues that we and the planet currently face. We also wanted to ensure that this edition put people and activities at the centre of the festival in d3 to actively engage visitors, and are proud to present our most extensive line-up of events and activities to date. These activities have been designed for visitors of all ages and at all levels of experience, with a strong emphasis on human-centric experiences, community-led activations and a focus on positive narratives and solutions through creativity and design.\u201d<\/p>\n

A daily programme of gatherings, curated by Fatma Al Mahmoud, Meet the UAE Creatives<\/strong>brings the local creative community and its stakeholders together in a series of engaging dialogues in an informal setting in one of d3\u2019s bespoke eateries. Participants include Abdalla Almulla<\/strong>, Hani Asfour<\/strong>,\u00a0LujainAbulfaraj<\/strong>, Laila Binbrek<\/strong>and Lina Ghalib<\/strong>, around topics such as, graphic design and content creation as well as design education and production in the UAE.<\/p>\n

The Forum<\/strong> at Downtown Design will host a series of compelling live interviews and discussions between leading regional and international architects, interior and product designers on each afternoon of the fair, staged in a dynamic amphitheatre specially designed by ema to promote interaction and engagement.<\/p>\n

An experiential programme of talks and masterclasses, hosted by renowned local and international speakers, will take place in the pop-up space by AT\u00d6LYE Dubai titled \u2018TheRe:turn\u2019.<\/p>\n

Weekend Programme<\/em><\/p>\n

A consciously curated shopping experience for all the family in a safe outdoor setting in the heart of d3,\u00a0The Dubai Design Week Marketplace<\/strong>returns with its second edition, 12-13 November, with an even more varied experience. Supported by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture),<\/strong> The Marketplace presents some of the city\u2019s best artisans, entrepreneurs and small businesses, offering quality and original products that are predominantly sourced and made in the UAE, with 50+ new participants this year, a curated selection of artisanal Lebanese delicacies and ceramics, mouth blown glass and unique hand-crafted designs, to support designers and producers working in Beirut.<\/p>\n

A series of multi-disciplinary activations and engaging activities will offer creative experiences, including delicious food offerings,a programme of live music sessions and entertainment as well as over 30 workshops and activities for all age ranges for those wishing to get in touch with their creative side, from pottery to tree planting and fun water colour spray painting to flower pressing.<\/p>\n

Around the city, an array of events will be held in conjunction with Dubai Design Week; from the opening of Dubai\u2019s first collectible design gallery, COLLECTIONAL\u00a0<\/strong>by H&H, launching with an exhibition titled \u2018The Shape of Things to Come\u2019 and showcasing an exclusively commissioned collection by internationally acclaimed designerSabine Marcelis<\/strong>, to a host of dynamic showcases at the\u00a0Jameel Arts Centre<\/strong> and Alserkal Avenue<\/strong>, amongst others.<\/p>\n

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