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…
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…
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…
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…
DIDI alumni, Dalal Jaber, explores using seashells as a sustainable biomaterial
Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI)’s May 2023 graduate exhibition explores the many disciplines of design, from…
Othman Khunji on nurturing future generations of creatives
Othman Khunji is an award winning artist, educator and a dedicated advocate for artists, consistently supporting and nurturing…
Qatar Creates Week: A celebration of art & culture across Doha
Qatar Creates Week presented an exciting weeklong spring celebration of cultural activities across Qatar from March 10-18, 2023. Showcasing…