ReStart4Smart: living in the future
The partnership between Microsoft and La Sapienza University of Rome has given rise to ReStart4Smart, La Casa del Futuro, which was the only Italian design to reach the final of the Solar Decathlon Middle East 2018 in Dubai
Arper, a year of recognition
With five international prizes and two overseas nominations, Arper is set to close 2017 with a record amount of awards, recognition of research constantly applied within the fields of industrial and exhibit design
Second stop-over for Middle East Design Now!
After the debut in London, the exhibition dedicated to Middle East design lands in Dubai on the occasion of the Design Week
The enveloping essentiality of Ethimo’s outdoor proposals
Starring at Downtown Design, Ethimo showcases its latest collections for outdoor spaces, a celebration of wrapping shapes and natural materials
Retail evolutions and trends
A direct and modern look at the latest changes in the Middle East market retail system analyzed through an interview Interiors General Manager, Raed Dibs. Innovation in terms of style, openness to internationality and design projects
Making space for student creativity
International and regional young talents go on stage at the Global Grad Show this year at its third edition, with 200 projects on display from 92 universities from all around the world
Light jewelry pieces illuminates Dubai
In collaboration with SVENM Architecture and Design, Flos has unveiled the Arrangements exhibition at the Dubai Design Week, an installation by the London-based multi-award-winning designer and artist Michael Anastassiades
Swarovski and Fredrikson Stallard: 10 years sculpted in an artistic piece
The Prologue installation visits Dubai for the first time. In the heart of d3 it celebrates the ten-year collaboration between Fredrikson Stallard and Swarovski
A Middle East space for Driade
The first Driade flagship store in the Middle East inaugurates today in Dubai. An event that happens during the design week
Abwab grows: more room for local talent
It is the exhibition space dedicated to local design talents of the MENASA area. This year Abwab welcomes more projects from more several regions in a picturesque setting inspired by nature
MDF Italia, a virtuous encounter of craftsmanship and design
Seating, upholstery, tables, bookcases...MDF Italia collections on display in Dubai reaffirm the modernity of furnishing elements which seamlessly combine contemporary design and meticulous craftsmanship, occasionally evoking ancient manual techniques such as gold smithery
Hospitality is a vocation
A native Australian, with an education in architecture and interior design, with two decade’s experience in the hospitality industry, dozens of high-end hotel projects with independent properties and international chains. Justin Wells has worked with major designers in Australia and in the United Kingdom, and for some years now, he has been working in Dubai where he currently holds the position of Regional Lead Lifestyle in the Middle East for the international firm Woods Bagot
Downtown Design show
Already via the Downtown Design Center in Dubai, the unacceptable selezione di brand partecipanti e attività collaterali, per uno show senza precedent
Design hub
Dubai stands in the heart of an area experiencing constant growth and – with Expo 2020 fast approaching – offers unprecedented opportunities for the biggest international names in the world of design, construction and interiors
DXBDW: the creative force driving the market
With over 200 events and more than 15 locations flanking the prestigious d3, Dubai Design Week is back and ready to light up the regional and global design scenes. This on-trend event for the international design community confirms its reputation as the perfect place to cultivate design and creativity
BSPK, the design address in the heart of Milan
From the meeting of design companies such as Henry Glass, Kristalia and Penta, is born BSPK, a new generation showroom in the heart of Milan that aims to become the new meeting point for industry professionals
Heading to Dubai
A new edition of Dubai Design Week and Downtown Design is underway, accompanied by the newly-published special edition of IFDM. To discover products, people, installations, and news going on around the renowned exhibition of the Middle East
Tacchini celebrates Polar’s decennial
For the decennial celebration of the Polar modular sofa, Tacchini expands the collection with new nuances by launching in the market the blue and white version
De Castelli and Andreco together for Climate
A sculptural installation erected on the Fondamenta Santa Lucia in Venice has been made by the artist Andreco with the collaboration of De Castelli. Two different and significant identities with common values that have collaborated to represent the effects of climate change
Versatile and minimalist design for the new Scavolini Qi
Qi is the new collection for kitchen and bathroom by Scavolini, conceived by the Japanese studio Nendo. An essential and contemporary concept, designed to create space and offer absolute design freedom