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Italian Trade Agency returned to Downtown Design on November 6-9 2024 with some of the country’s finest creations in furniture, dwelling space accessories, hand-painted wallcoverings, mosaics, lightings, and many more.
The pieces showcased by Italian exhibitors are true representations of the Italian narrative as a purveyor of culture and design innovation.
Italy’s participation at Downtown Design is realised by the Italian Trade Agency, in cooperation with the Embassy of Italy in the UAE, the Consulate General in Dubai, Confartigianato Imprese and CNA.
An annual platform for the local creative community, the UAE Designer Exhibition showcases emerging creative talent and budding designers in a curated feature situated within the Downtown Design fair, with the aim of enhancing visibility for young UAE designers, expanding their networks and providing commercial opportunity.
For its fifth edition, the UAE Designer Exhibition, curated by Omar Al Gurg, presented a compelling showcase of over 30 emerging talents that redefined the concepts of comfort and functionality. The chosen theme for the showcase explored form, ergonomics, and multifunctionality, offering thoughtful solutions that enhanced living spaces and elevated the user's experience.
Each product served not only a practical purpose but also introduced an emotional dimension, whether through innovative design, playful forms, or the conscious use of materials. The exhibition aimed to foster dialogue—not just between the individual works, but also among the designers themselves.
Proudly designed and manufactured in the United Arab Emirates, furniture pieces offered by Dachah Studio are limited and one-of-a-kind, making them a distinct and special addition to any space they adorn.
The Qurs stool, inspired from a traditional baked good in the Arabian Gulf known as Qurs Ugaili incorporates elements resembling the Arabian Iqal, the traditional headpiece worn by men in the Gulf to secure their Ghetra, the traditional headdress. The circular shape of the stool resembles the Gulf in various aspects and offers a sense of security despite its unique form.
The Kuthub Chair is designed to challenge the conventional chair shape drawing inspiration from the gentle curves of the sand dunes. Though its sleek design proves to be visually appealing, it also intended to evoke a sense of discomfort; symbolizing the challenges of the harsh environment in the desert lands.
The San Side Table, inspired by human beings, is taken from the Arabic word for human, Insan. The side table takes the form of a human lower body, mirroring its perfectly imperfect curves.
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