New Direction William Knight, Managing Director & Head of Design, Art Dubai Group, reveals how he’s navigating Dubai’s design scene. Written by Joanne Molina It’s a task most daunting: spearheading Dubai Design Week, Downtown Design and the collectible design fair Design Days Dubai. But William Knight has an enviable provenance. The visionary Read more >
Pullquote: “Dubai is a dreamland where everything is possible and Poltrona Frau is a piece of the history of design; together they make music.” Modern maestro A guest of honour at the grand opening of Poltrona Frau’s stunning new Dubai showroom, Italian designer Roberto Palomba reveals the secret behind his Read more >
Emirati design pioneer and advocate Khalid Shafar reveals how he is making waves around the world – and in Dubai. Written by Joanne Molina With his inimitable ability to blend UAE culture and craftsmanship with contemporary design, Dubai-born Khalid Shafar has forged a global reputation. Highly sought-after by top design Read more >
Pullquote: “One of the biggest shifts I would like to see in the lighting industry is an increased emphasis on the end user.” Technically speaking Jake Dyson, Chief Engineer and lighting inventor at Dyson, sheds light on the company’s human touch. Written by Joanne Molina The applause was thundering. Jake Read more >
Ergonomic evolution Legendary designer Don Chadwick shares what inspires his design process and his advice for young designers. Written by Joanne Molina Known for his vast contributions to ergonomic design, LA-based Don Chadwick has won endless design awards for his revolutionary home and office seating designs. In addition to his Read more >
Standfirst: Cyril Zammit, the humble visionary behind Design Days Dubai – the Middle East and South Asia’s only collectible design fair – reveals his secrets to success and explains how the international design scene is changing. From his first job in Prague where he learned the art of cultural diplomacy Read more >
Heart of innovation Apical Reform’s principal and founder, Amrish Patel, reveals why Dubai’s design-lovers are celebrating their new d3 gallery. Written by Joanne Molina Founded in 2011, Apical Reform is a collaborative design studio that specialises in designing items ranging from collectible furniture to bespoke design-art pieces. Based in India, Read more >
