Dubai Design Week: Exhibits in Harmony with Nature

Dubai Design Week: Exhibits in Harmony with Nature

The Dubai Design Week opened its doors on Tuesday, bringing together over 500 designers and architects, displaying conceptual and structural works, as well as design projects specially curated for the event.

The event also features discussion panels and workshops on sustainability, emerging techniques and shifts in the design world.

Held at the Dubai Design District, the event runs until November 12, and is free to the public.

The Dubai Design Week consists of several exhibitions, the most anticipated among them is “Downtown Design”, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

It kicks off on Wednesday, welcoming designers and architects from the region and the world to showcase the latest trends and innovations.

Downtown Design is a bridge that connects creative designers with local and global brands by providing a hub showcasing the latest designs of international brands, emerging studios and independent designers from around the world.

The program of Downtown Design offers exhibitors the opportunity to connect with peers and new clients.

This huge annual event raises questions about how much designs can change people’s lives, and whether life changes could impose different designs and trends on designers.

Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, Mette Degn-Christensen, director of Downtown Design, believes that design provides solutions to the challenges that