The Dubai Design Week, held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, attracted more than 90,000 visitors as part of a broad program of 200 activities, including dialogue sessions, extensive workshops and designed artworks. Specifically for the event site and art and trade fairs. Underscoring Dubai's position as a leading regional destination for design and creativity, the festival witnessed the participation of more than 560 designers from around the world.

Exceptional growth

“Dubai Design Week has achieved exceptional growth in terms of the program and the number of visitors and participants thanks to its ability to attract designers from around the world, and to unleash the value of creative talent in the region through commercial and non-business activities,” said Art Dubai CEO Benedict Floyd. Commercial. This year's edition underscores the tremendous potential for the growth of the creative sectors in Dubai and we take this opportunity to express our deep gratitude to our partners, sponsors, participants and more than 150 volunteers for their outstanding contributions to the success of this pioneering event. ”

Outstanding level

Khadija Al Bastaki, CEO of Dubai Design District, said: “As a strategic partner of Dubai Design Week, we are delighted that the fifth edition of this design will have a high level of turnout, with an unprecedented success in terms of visitor numbers. Our partnership with the region's largest creative festival is helping to position Dubai at the forefront of innovation and innovation, and we look forward to continuing these successes year after year, starting with the Alumni World Expo, which has provided a pioneering platform to showcase exceptional skills presented by students from across the region. In 150 projects, to Downtown Design, which reviewed the work of hundreds of exhibitors, the event set a high standard for design work, events, dialogues and workshops.

In line with the objectives of Dubai Design Week to establish Dubai as a global destination for design with positive social impact and as a platform to support designers in the UAE and the region and promote their creations, the event witnessed the announcement of three awards, the Progress Award, the Audi Innovation 2019 and the Rado Star.

Audi Innovation 2019

Audi Middle East has announced that Twelve Degrees' Pincher project has won the 2019 Audi Innovation Award in its fourth edition, in line with the 'simplification' concept adopted this year. The winning project was selected from 2,500 applicants from across the Middle East, and the winning project provides a concrete explanation of the phrase 'a little salt'.

Instead of shaking the can of salt or pepper to take out the powder, the project includes a lightweight silicone tool, which simulates the movement of spice spraying between the fingers to open its mouth to bring out the desired amount. Sahar Madanat from Twelve Degrees has received consultancy services for $ 25,000 to develop its project, which was showcased with the two competitors at the Audi Innovation Center in Dubai Design District.

Silent plane

The "Progress Award" went to a unique design, a silent drone that helps rebuild damaged ecosystems by stimulating pollination, created by Laura Cragnolini and Juan Jose Martinez Guerrero of the European Design Institute in Madrid. Bolino is a mobile device that mimics the role of Venus and attracts insects through its bright colors and compact lights.

Brief

Dubai Design Week is the largest creative festival in the region, reflecting Dubai's position as the Middle East's design capital. The free program offers the public more than 200 events in a variety of design areas, including architecture, product design, furniture, interiors and graphic design.

Rado Star Award

Swiss watchmaker Rado has presented the UAE's Rado Star Award, giving design talents in the UAE the chance to embark on a career in the global arena. Radu announced that Aya Sharif won her prize for her project "Air Conditioning", an outdoor piece that acts as an air conditioner and can be installed in a frequent manner according to the height and breadth of the area that needs air conditioning. Organized in several countries around the world, the competition aims to support young designers by enabling them to submit their innovative proposals for an opportunity to be presented in next year's edition of Dubai Design Week, provided that the designs presented focus on the concept of quality, long-term life cycle and diversity. Uses. Aya received the cash prize of 20,000 dirhams and the Rado watch.

• 200 programs and activities included in the events.

• 150 projects in «Downtown Design».

• 560 designers from around the world.