A personal review of design creations
The Falaj Collection by Aljoud Lootah
As part of the inaugural Editions series at Downtown Design and Dubai Design Week, Emirati designer Aljoud Lootah presents her latest collection inspired by the traditional aflaj, an ancient irrigation system unique to the region.
Tanween 2023
Each year for the past decade, Tashkeel unveils the creations of UAE-based designers whose mission beyond their creations is also to produce in the country. On the occasion of Dubai Design Week 2023, discover the four innovative, sustainable furniture and lighting designs at Downtown Design.
Dubai Design Week 2023
Dubai Design Week returns with a stronger programme involving the local, regional and international design scene like never before. The 2023 line up offers the most diverse programme of events and activities as well as other innovative design projects and experiences.
Tanween by Tashkeel unveils its 2022 Collection
The 9th edition, under the theme of sustainability, will unveil the commercially available, limited edition design pieces by six designers at Downtown Design.
Tanween 2021 by Tashkeel
Made In UAE… This is the first and most important condition that Dubai-based Tashkeel as set for its yearly collection since its inception. On the occasion of the seventh edition of Dubai Design Week, discover the 2021 collection.
'Please Sit Here' By American Hardwood Export Council
At Dubai Design Week, ‘Please Sit Here’ has been conceived as a response to the reduction in our freedom and the need for behavioural change brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Aljoud Lootah, Khalid Shafar and Hamad Khoory were challenged to Develop Socially Distanced Outdoor Seating.
Raku And Metamorphosis
Dubai is the regional hub for creative talents and on the occasion on Dubai Design Week 2020, I wanted to highlight two specific ones: Michael Rice and Pallavi Dean.
Tanween 2020 By Tashkeel
14 limited edition, contemporary furniture and lighting design pieces reflecting the UAE’s rich heritage will be featured in the ‘Tanween by Tashkeel’ showcase at Dubai Design Week this year, including three new pieces conceived and produced by talented UAE-based emerging designers during the 2020 Tanween design programme at Tashkeel.
The Mudeem Collection by Aljoud Lootah
Dubai Design Week 2019 – With her new collection of boxes, Emirati designer Aljoud Lootah explores the endless possibilities inherent in camel leather.
Tanween 2019 - Made in the UAE by Tashkeel
Dubai Design Week 2019 – Tashkeel unveils the sixth edition of its Tanween programme with new creations by Abdalla Almulla, Lana El Samman and Yara Habib.