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Italian Trade Agency returned to Downtown Design on November 6-9 2024 with some of the country’s finest creations in furniture, dwelling space accessories, hand-painted wallcoverings, mosaics, lightings, and many more.
The pieces showcased by Italian exhibitors are true representations of the Italian narrative as a purveyor of culture and design innovation.
Italy’s participation at Downtown Design is realised by the Italian Trade Agency, in cooperation with the Embassy of Italy in the UAE, the Consulate General in Dubai, Confartigianato Imprese and CNA.
An annual platform for the local creative community, the UAE Designer Exhibition showcases emerging creative talent and budding designers in a curated feature situated within the Downtown Design fair, with the aim of enhancing visibility for young UAE designers, expanding their networks and providing commercial opportunity.
For its fifth edition, the UAE Designer Exhibition, curated by Omar Al Gurg, presented a compelling showcase of over 30 emerging talents that redefined the concepts of comfort and functionality. The chosen theme for the showcase explored form, ergonomics, and multifunctionality, offering thoughtful solutions that enhanced living spaces and elevated the user's experience.
Each product served not only a practical purpose but also introduced an emotional dimension, whether through innovative design, playful forms, or the conscious use of materials. The exhibition aimed to foster dialogue—not just between the individual works, but also among the designers themselves.
The platform now connects over 1,400 designers from 65+ countries and hosts 2,300+ projects, fostering a global community for creative collaboration and interaction.
During physical events, Isola’s community can exhibit in curated exhibitions or independent spaces, showcasing their works globally in countries like Italy, the UK, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
At Downtown Design 2024, Isola Design hosted a curated selection of the most forward-looking designers, following the lines of their annual theme, This Future is Currently Unavailable, a call to action and reflection on how design plays a key role in the future we hope to see. The booth featured a unique exhibition setup inspired by the works of Italian architect Aldo Rossi, focusing on architectural elements that honored collective memory and local identities. The setup was constructed using innovative robotic 3D printing technology in collaboration with Caracol, Generation3D, and Airtech. This approach offered a space divided into sections that reflected different architectural heritages. Independent designers and contemporary design studios from around the world showcased their collectible, innovative, and unique works.
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