Dubai Design District (d3) and Isola Design Group are launching a forward-thinking exhibition focusing on the circular economy, expanding Dubai Design Week’s 10th-anniversary programming with a glimpse into the future of sustainable design thinking.
Titled ‘Design Next’, the new exhibition will be the first joint initiative between d3 and the innovative Isola Design Group.
Design Next will run as part of the Dubai Design Week programme, which is set to take place in strategic partnership with d3 from 5-10 November 2024.
The first-of-its-kind exhibition in the UAE will present ideas and concepts by an inspiring mix of independent designers and studios, innovative sustainable brands and design tech start-ups.
The showcase aims to inspire a new mindset in sustainable design and be a platform for promoting environmentally positive changes in lifestyle and consumption habits, presenting sustainable design products, circular furniture, design technologies, and innovative materials.
Beyond the concepts on view
to the public, the event will also present a dynamic and engaging platform of panel discussions and live performances to raise awareness for the circular economy and inspire visitors to play a greater part in shaping a sustainable world.
Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of Dubai Design District (d3) part of TECOM Group, said, “This new exhibition, in collaboration with our esteemed d3 partner Isola Design Group, does just that. This exhibition will elevate world-class design concepts and perspectives to on such an urgent topic as the circular economy. We hope the ideas presented will inspire a reset of mindsets and behaviours and contribute to protecting the future of our planet while advancing Dubai’s contribution to the global sustainability agenda.’
Gabriele Cavallaro, Co-founder and CEO of Isola Design Group.” stated, “This collaboration with d3, which has a broad network in both the public and private sectors, especially in the design industry, aims to inspire the design community and beyond o
n what’s needed – and possible – to build a better and more conscious future. Design Next highlights the important role that design can play in this journey of innovation and pioneering approaches to projects.”
The exhibition will highlight five key areas: Circular Design and Innovative Craft, Material Hub, Future of Urban Living, Design Labs, and The Stage.
Source: Emirates News Agency