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.
L’ECOLE Middle East
L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewellery Arts opens its fourth permanent international campus at Dubai Design District.
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.
#RamadanSeries – Mosque of Reflection
To close the 2023 #RamadanSeries, this project enhanced an existing building in popular district of Dubai by re-imagining the role of the mosque in the city.
Season 4, Episode 4 – Mosque of Reflection, Dubai, U.A.E.
Design Your Christmas 2022 - Episode 1
#DesignYourChristmas - Season 3… Episode 1. Let There Be Light.
A first round of my random and personal selection of design creations for your Christmas list.
The petit h Souk in Dubai…
From 11 to 27 November 2022, petit h brings an air of lightness, a touch of mischief and an abundance of know-how to the Dubai Mall store, in a playful dialogue between object creation, the reuse of materials, and sustainability.
Prototypes for Humanity
Engaging university talent across all science and creative disciplines from over 100 countries, the programme brings together trailblazing ideas, projects, and technologies, addressing critical challenges affecting us all. Through a wealth of input from first-rate academic work, Prototypes For Humanity in Dubai acts as a magnifying glass, raising awareness of global problems while celebrating solutions and actions that have the power to solve them.
UAE Designer Exhibition 2022
On the occasion of Dubai Design Week, I was asked to curate the new edition of ‘UAE Designer Exhibition’ at Downtown Design… Discover the 16 selected designers and studios and their creations.
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.
‘Mirage’ by Sabine Marcelis for Gallery COLLECTIONAL
For its inaugural show, ‘The Shape of Things To Come’, Gallery COLLECTIONAL, Dubai’s first design gallery, unveils a world premiere by Sabine Marcelis.