With creative activities taking a backseat this year, there’s nothing more exhilarating than an array of showcases, pop-ups and installations displaying the best talent in region. As Dubai Design Week has made a comeback, the 2020 edition is taking place from November 9 to 14 with a wide range of design-related activities for one and all.
While living in a COVID-impacted world, the focus of the theme has been redefined this year to display contextually relevant work engaging the scenario.
The main highlights during the six-day festival will include Abwab which celebrates design from the region. It features a singular landmark pavilion ‘Fata Morgana’, a commissioned project by Iraqi designer Hozan Zangana.
The d3 architectural festival aims to focus on projects under the theme of – Identity, Context and Placemaking in the Gulf.
There were more than 200 submissions from over 35 universities in the MENA region and the exhibition will showcase graduate projects for the MENA Grad Show.
Convertible seating solutions designed for the UAE’s continuously adapting urban environments will also be on display under the Outdoor Installations category.
Guests of all ages can also participate in hands-on workshops and enjoy a series of masterclasses by experts.
The d3 exhibitions and pop-up edit will reflect the diversity of the area’s creative community with regional insights into their communities’ response to the issues caused by the global pandemic.
The downtown design festival will be seen in a different light this year with this year’s theme – The Shape of Things to Come presenting design and architecture concepts of a post-pandemic era.
Keen shoppers need not worry as they can find original fashion, jewellery, homeware, beauty, lifestyle and food products on November 13 and 14.
The programme is free for all to attend, allowing guests to engage in a set of diverse activities while adhering to the strict safety measures.
