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Dubai Design Week 2015 | Activities for the whole family
Held under the Patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-Chairman of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, the first ever Dubai Design Week starts tomorrow, October 26th until October 31st, 2015
The event is also held in partnership with Dubai Design District (d3) is also supported by both the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (DCAA), and the Dubai Design and Fashion Council (DDFC). Dubai Design Week will host more than 60 events across the city, including an amazing selection of workshops, talks and installations.
Creating a point of time that encourages the growth of the design industry in Dubai, Dubai Design Week will not only establish the city as the regional capital for design, but also as a global meeting point for the international design community.
Seashells on the Palm has put together a few events you might not want to miss!
EXHIBITIONS
Downtown Design is the only platform in the Middle East for the region’s trade professionals to discover original, high quality international design.
When: October 27 to 30, 2015
Time: Tuesday – From 6pm to 9pm (Trade and Public visitors)
Wednesday and Thursday – From 1.30pm to 6pm (Trade visitors) & 6pm to 9pm (Public visitors)
Friday – From 1.30pm to 9pm (Trade and Public visitors)
Where: Dubai Design District (d3), Downtown Design tent
Register here as a Trade visitor
Public tickets can be purchased at the entrance
Launching a new program of collaboration between UAE artists and underprivileged artisans in Afghanistan, the new programme called Artist’s For Change, aims to raise awareness of the plight of disadvantaged artisans, as well as promote their talent and capabilities.
When: October 26 to 31, 2015
Time: Monday – From 5pm to 9pm
Tuesday to Friday – From 9am to 9pm
Saturday – From 9am to 6pm
Where: Building 7, Dubai Design District (D3)
With play and imagination in mind, Jordan’s designers are drawing on the swing, or ‘murjeiha’, to represent their collective childhood.
When: October 26 to 31, 2015
Time: Monday – From 5pm to 9pm
Tuesday to Friday – From 9am to 9pm
Saturday – From 9am to 6pm
Where: Open areas, Dubai Design District (D3)
INSTALLATIONS
The Love Project is a study in design, science and technology that captures the emotions people feel in relating personal love stories to transform them into mandalas.
When: October 26 to 31, 2015
Time: Monday – From 5pm to 9pm
Tuesday-Friday – From 9am to 9pm
Saturday – From 9am to 6pm
Where: Building 8, Dubai Design District (D3)
Hungarian design student Zsanett Szirmay and musician Bálint Tárkány-Kovács have turned their country’s traditional folk embroidery into melodies.
When: October 26 to 31, 2015
Time: From 10am to 10pm
Where: Taskheel
ROBOTIC PAINTING MACHINE EMOTION
The Robotic Painting project intends to establish a mutual relationship between human emotions and robotic machines.
When: October 26 to 31, 2015
Time: Monday – From 5pm to 9pm
Tuesday-Friday – From 9am to 9pm
Saturday – From 9am to 6pm
Where: Building 8, Dubai Design District (D3)
CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS
Don’t miss the chance to take your little ones to the special children’s workshops.
DIY ELECTRO DOUGH TECH WORKSHOP | AGES 4-6
When: October 30 & 31, 2015
Time: From 10am to 11.50am
Where: The Atrium, Building 4 – Dubai Design District (D3)
DIY SYNTH KIT WORKSHOP | AGES 12+
When: October 30 & 31, 2015
Time: Friday – From 12pm to 12.50pm or 3pm to 3.50pm
Saturday – From 2pm to 2.50pm or 4pm to 4.50pm
Where: The Atrium, Building 4 – Dubai Design District (D3)
DIY THIRSTY PLANT WORKSHOP | AGES 8+
When: October 30 & 31, 2015
Time: Friday – From 2pm to 2.50pm or 4pm to 4.50pm
Saturday – From 12pm to 12.50pm or 3pm to 3.50pm or 5pm to 5.50pm
Where: The Atrium, Building 4 – Dubai Design District (D3)
Families can also enjoy the Ripe Design Market at D3 on Friday and Saturday – October 30 & 31. Some of the region’s best talent will be showcased in this pop-up creative market creatiang a beautiful atmosphere for alfresco eating, a relaxed day with family and friends, or a shopping spree.
When: October 30 and 31, 2015
Time: From 9am to 6pm
Where: Dubai Design District (D3)
For more information on all events, visit
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