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DUBAI IDEATHON: OPEN CALL FOR IDEAS

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority and the Art Dubai Group have launched #DubaiIDEATHON, an initiative inviting proposals that respond to the challenges in the creative and cultural sectors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Visit www.dubai-ideathon.com to learn more and submit your idea. 

 


DOWNTOWN DESIGN FILMS

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VOICES OF DESIGN | FEATURING TARIK AL ZAHARNA OF T.ZED ARCHITECTS

The Founder and Director of the Dubai-based practice talks about how a new generation of regional designers and clients is driving the growing demand for high-quality design solutions across the Middle East.

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Highlights from Downtown Design 2019

The showcase featured over 200 international and regional brands from 30 countries, alongside a stellar talks programme at The Forum, specially commissioned projects and large-scale installations.

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VOICES OF DESIGN | FEATURING ISABEL PINTADO OF WILSON ASSOCIATES

Isabel Pintado, the Managing Director of Wilson Associates in Dubai shares how the Emirate contributes towards building a contemporary design identity for the Middle East.

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VOICES OF DESIGN | FEATURING SHAUN KILLA OF KILLA DESIGN

Shaun Killa, Co-founder of Killa Design talks about setting up his own practice in the Emirate, the philosophy that guides their boundary pushing work and their upcoming projects.

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VOICES OF DESIGN | FEATURING ALJOUD LOOTAH

Leading Emirati designer Aljoud Lootah talks about how regional creatives are offering a new perspective on the Middle East by interpreting their culture and traditions for a global audience.

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VOICES OF DESIGN | FEATURING PRECIOSA

Martin Fryzelka, the Managing Director of Preciosa Lighting gives a snapshot of the Middle East’s evolving design scene.

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VOICES OF DESIGN | FEATURING KETTAL

Laurence Dehlen, Middle East Director of Kettal, talks about the region’s emerging design economies and the role of the hospitality sector in supporting these markets.

2019 EXHIBITORS

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Pedrali
Italy

Pedrali

Offering a new perspective on furniture for the home and office, and collaborating with designers such as Marc Sadler,…

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Tacchini
Italy

Tacchini

Established in 1966 in Italy, Tacchini is a philosophy, in which behind every object there is a story and behind every…

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Skram
United States

Skram

Known for heirloom quality furniture and furnishings since 2001, designer A. Jacob Marks’ approach emphasizes…

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Nanimarquina
Spain

Nanimarquina

Founded 34 years ago, nanimarquina is headquartered in Spain, growning from a small, high-end rug creator into a…

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Fernando Mastrangelo
United States

Fernando Mastrangelo

A grand mixture of form, content, and materials. His work creates a universe in which landscapes, textures, and the…

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Minotti
Italy

Minotti

Under the creative direction of Rodolfo Dordoni, Italian furniture brand Minotti has adopted a distinctly contemporary…

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Brokis
Czech Republic

Brokis

Czech premium lighting brand Brokis stands for the synthesis of exquisite design, superior quality, and the remarkable…

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Lladró
Spain

Lladró

Established in 1953, Lladró is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of an extensive range of…

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Tarkett
United Arab Emirates

Tarkett

Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sports surface solutions that meet design and functional…

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Kettal
Spain

Kettal

Since its beginnings in 1966, Kettal has had an international calling to design and innovation. In the first years of…

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USM with One52
United Arab Emirates

USM with One52

USM Modular Furniture is a renowned Swiss manufacturer of furniture for the home and office.

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2019 EXHIBITORS CATALOGUE

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The Forum 2019

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Tomás Alonso
Featuring

Tomás Alonso

Pushing the traditional boundaries of design thinking and bringing a fresh energy to storied design brands such as Aterlier Swarovski, Tomás Alonso’s work is deeply rooted in the spirit of collaboration.

  • Tue 12 November
  • The Forum @ Downtown Design
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Dara Huang
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Dara Huang

Dara Huang is the founder of Design Haus Liberty; an international architecture, interiors and design practice established in London in 2013. In the company’s short time, Dara has evolved the studio from a start-up with one intern to one of the most in-demand practices in the world.

  • Wed 13 November
  • The Forum @ Downtown Design
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Greg Natale
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Greg Natale

The acclaimed Australian designer has become known for his masterly use of pattern and colour, and his bold application of both in creating tailored, glamorous and sophisticated spaces.

  • Tue 12 November
  • The Forum @ Downtown Design
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Patrick Abbattista
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Patrick Abbattista

With a multifaceted experience in digital marketing for creative businesses and a vision for helping designers realise their creative and commercial potential, he launched DesignWanted, a leading online design resource in 2015.

  • Thu 14 November
  • The Buyers Lounge @ Downtown Design
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Marcus Fairs
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Marcus Fairs

Marcus Fairs is founder and editor-in-chief of Dezeen. In January 2017, for his contribution to architecture, he was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Institute of British Architects, making him the first digital journalist to be bestowed with the honour.

  • Thu 14 November
  • The Forum @ Downtown Design
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Christian Louboutin
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Christian Louboutin

From his love of art and design, to seeking inspiration from different cultures through his travels, Christian Louboutin’s creative expression references the worlds of pop culture, theatre, dance, literature and cinema. 

  • Wed 13 November
  • The Forum @ Downtown Design
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Featuring international experts, Downtown Design’s line-up of talks and workshops will offer crucial insights for the design industry.

2019 FAIR FEATURES

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Mirror Meander

A kaleidoscopic gateway connected visitors to their surroundings and each other.

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The Bar

Wilson Associates celebrated diversity with their concept for this year’s bar.

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The Forum

Swiss Bureau’s concept for the forum explored the confluence of tradition and modernity.

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Carousel Of Light

A playful immersion into light, Preciosa’s new stopper welcomed visitors to the fair.

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Icosahedron

House of Fine Art presents Anthony James’ fascinatingly hypnotic sculpture.

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The Café

XBD Collective had envisioned the fair café as a sanctuary for visitors to relax and get together.

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MADAR

'Madar’ was a platform for the exchange of design knowledge and research.

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Preservation Bench

Houtlander presented their award-winning Preservation Beach for the first time in the Middle East.

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Cool Contemporary China

Looking to the East, LWK + PARTNERS unveiled their conceptual pagoda.

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Makulay Segreto Jardin

In a bid to experiment with the concepts of horticultural interventions in the public sphere, landscape architects ambientStudio created a successional plaza.

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Downtown Design is a key event of dubai design week

Dubai Design Week is the region’s largest creative festival, reflecting Dubai’s position as the design capital of the Middle East. Encompassing design across a range of disciplines including architecture, product design, interiors, multimedia and graphic design as well as exhibitions, talks, workshops, and interactive experiences, the six-day programme provides a dynamic environment where design meets opportunity, positioning Dubai as a central meeting point and a global gateway city. 

In 2019, Dubai Design Week welcomed over 90,000 visitors. 

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Dubai Ideathon: Open Call for Ideas

Dubai Ideathon: Open Call for Ideas

Like many other industries across the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a crisis in the creative and cultural sector that…

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5 Incredible designers to follow on Instagram

5 Incredible designers to follow on Instagram

In the time of self-isolation, there is no better place to be inspired than scrolling through the feeds of these exceptional…

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Spotlighting Regional Design Entrepreneurs

Spotlighting Regional Design Entrepreneurs

A growing community of regional brands and design entrepreneurs are offering high-quality interior solutions to both design…

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Open call for solutions to mitigate Covid-19’s…

Open call for solutions to mitigate Covid-19’s…

Downtown Design's sister event Global Grad Show invites university students, graduates and professors to submit solutions that…

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Residences That Inspire

Residences That Inspire

As we seek to refresh and reset, these homes offer uplifting inspiration for slow living.

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Hospitality Design: Eye On The Future

Hospitality Design: Eye On The Future

As the hospitality industry gears up to meet the expectations of the discerning traveler, delivering authentic experiences and…

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An Eye On The Future

An Eye On The Future

Hopkins Architects’ Simon Fraser spoke exclusively to Downtown Design about how a shift in the approach to design can scaffold…

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