Amman Design Week
| Amman Design Week أسبوع عمّان للتصميم | |
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| Genre | Biennale; focuses on the various disciplines of design, including architectural, furniture, fashion, product, and graphic design |
| Venue | Various locations around Amman |
| Country | Jordan |
| Inaugurated | 2016 |
| Founders | Rana Beiruti and Abeer Seikaly |
| Participants | Local and international designers |
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| Patrons | Queen Rania Al Abdullah |
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| Website | ammandesignweek |
Amman Design Week (Arabic: أسبوع عمّان للتصميم)[1] is a design biennale held in Amman, Jordan, co-founded in 2016 by Rana Beiruti and Abeer Seikaly through an initiative of Queen Rania Al Abdullah.[2] It serves as a platform for learning and exchange, highlighting the works of local and regional designers across various disciplines such as architectural installations, furniture, fashion, product, and graphic design.[3]
Editions
2016 Edition: Huna Al Tasmeem (This is Design)
In its inaugural year in 2016, under the theme "Huna Al Tasmeem", (English: This is Design; Arabic: هنا التصميم) Amman Design Week showcased the profound impact of design on everyday life and introduced design to Amman and vice versa.[3] The event featured the Hangar Exhibition and the Crafts District, each highlighting different facets of design's role in society. The Hangar Exhibition, curated by Jordanian architect Sahel Al Hiyari, displayed experimental works by new-generation designers, emphasising the integration of traditional craftsmanship with contemporary techniques.[3][4]
2017 Edition: Design Moves Life Moves Design
With the theme "Design Moves Life Moves Design", the second edition explored the role of design in addressing challenges such as mass migrations, technological advancements, and environmental issues.[5][6][7][8] It included the Hangar Exhibition, the Crafts District, and a new Mobile MakerSpace, emphasising the mobility of design solutions and the exchange of ideas across Jordan.[9] The Student Exhibition was introduced, encouraging participation from university and high-school students.[10]
2019 Edition: Possibilities
The 2019 edition of Amman Design Week, themed "Possibilities," also featured "Future Food / Future City" at Al Hussein Cultural Center in Ras El Ain, focusing on the intersection of design with food production and urban living to envision sustainable futures.[11] Material Innovation, showcased in the Kabariti Village, highlighted sustainable materials such as bioplastics and kombucha leather, reflecting on the environmental aspect of design.[12]
Gallery
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The Hangar Exhibition 2016 curated by Sahel Alhiyari
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The Hangar Exhibition 2019 curated by Noura Al Sayeh-Holtrop
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Jordan Script Routes - exhibition curated by Huda AbiFares
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Material Innovation Exhibition as part of Amman Design Week 2019
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The Stream, 2017 - Designed by Dina Haddadin
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The Crafts District exhibition, 2017
References
- ^ "لمحة عامة". Amman Design Week (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "Amman Design Week". ammandesignweek.com. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ a b c Beiruti, Rana (2016-09-01). "Amman Design Week 2016 • Rana Beiruti". Rana Beiruti. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "The Hangar Exhibition". Amman Design Week. 2018-07-06. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "The Hangar Exhibition". Amman Design Week. 2018-11-21. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "Humanity and Art Entwined - How NADAAA's Exhibit Became Blankets for Syrian Refugees". ArchDaily. 2017-02-10. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ Imtiaz, Saba (2017-10-07). "What to expect from Amman Design Week 2017". The National. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "Amman Design Week tackles five regional issues". frameweb.com. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "Amman Design Week 2017". Amman Design Week. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "Student Exhibition". Amman Design Week. 2018-10-10. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "Future Food/Future City". Amman Design Week. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "Material Innovation". Amman Design Week. Retrieved 2024-02-26.