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.
The term "ebb and flow" speaks to the fluidity and everchanging nature of creativity, perfectly mirroring their approach to design. they never confine to one style or theme; they are constantly evolving, embracing contrasts. being able to be both black and white, rigid yet curved—reflecting an ability to shift between opposites with ease.
This duality is present in every piece they create, where exclusivity and detail are paramount. Starting with a focus on marble tables, Ebb & Flow Studios has grown into a full-fledged interior design studio, taking on larger scale projects while maintaining the same devotion to craftsmanship and artistry.
Each collection, consisting of 7-8 tables, is a manifestation of this philosophy. No two collections are alike, as their work continually shifts and adapts, much like the ebb and flow of the tides themselves.
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