Highlights from Dubai Design Week 2023
Dubai Design Week, the Middle East's leading design platform returned from 7-12 November 2023 at Dubai Design District (d3). Showcasing the work of…
Q&A with Downtown Design Director, Mette Degen-Christensen
Mette Degn-Christensen is the Director of Downtown Design, the leading fair for contemporary and quality design in the…
Preserving Palestinian Heritage Through Sight and Sound
If you've ever wondered how the art of embroidery could be expressed through the senses of sight and…
A Shelter for Cricket Players in Qatar Doubles as Public Art
Seoul-based design firm MOTOElastico collaborated with artist Michael Perrone on a project with a distinct emphasis on catering…
In conversation with Omar Nakkash at the eve of the 40th anniversary of Nakkash Gallery
Omar Nakkash is the Founder and Design Director of Nakkash Design Studio, a multidisciplinary architecture and design practice…
Meet Rummana, Oman's first agritourism experience
In the heart of Oman's picturesque Al Jabal Al Akhdar, a remarkable agritourism experience has taken root, beckoning…
Tracing an architects urban journey of Manama through art
There are several reasons why architects should study their hometown. First, architects need a deep understanding and familiarity…
This talent incubator takes aspiring designers from Doha to the global stage
Launched in 2022, Qatar-based FROMM.'s journey is an inspiring example of how championing local creativity can lead to…
Exploring the whimsical world of Arabic typeface design
Derived from the Arabic word for ‘Hoopoe’, a fascinating bird known for its distinct black dotted crown of…
Shifting Landscapes: Aziz Motawa’s photography on urban ecology
In a world grappling with the consequences of rapid urbanization and climate change, one photographer stands out for…
How this mural artist is making Doha her canvas
Ghada Al Suwaidi is a versatile illustrator and graduate of VCUarts Qatar, who has developed an artistic approach…
DIDI alumni, Noora Makki and Halah AlQasibi, investigate the decline of Arabic language among the youth
Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI)’s May 2023 graduate exhibition explored the many disciplines of design, from…