Remade Workshop by YOMUTO

WHEN: Monday 19 March 2018 05:00PM – Tuesday 20 March 2018 07:00PM

VENUE: 1971-Design Space, The Flag Island, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

YOMUTO presents this workshop in which their values of upcycling/anonymous design, memory, identity, emotional values, are defined. The workshop in which the method of learning by doing, is practiced.

Calligraphy and Watercolor by Hibr Design

WHEN: Tuesday 6 March 2018 07:00PM – 08:00PM

VENUE: Dubai Canvas at La Mer, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

An easy introduction to watercolor typography/ Calligraphy using ink and watercolor to create finished piece of work with a stylized letter, word or name, and a basic understanding of watercolor and how to manipulate it.

Open Call for presenters specializing in Innovation

WHEN: Monday 19 February 2018 8:00AM – Wednesday 28 February 2018 11:30PM

This coming PechaKucha Night Vol. 12, hosted by 1971 – Design Space, will take place on Saturday March 10, 2018 themed Eco-innovation and innovation. We are seeking presenters who are specialists or involved with eco-innovation and innovation to take part in the event.

Echo: Reconstructing Sculptures

WHEN: Thursday 14 December 2017 10:00AM – Saturday 16 December 2017 11:00PM

VENUE: Dubai Design District (D3), Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1971 – Design Space presents “Echo: Reconstructing Sculptures”; a project by Alanood Obaidly, Lina Ahmad and Patrick Lichty. The idea is to create one or more virtual sculptures to create a sculptural space in Augmented Reality using holograms for the Microso Hololens.

PechaKucha Night SHJ Vol. 11

WHEN: Saturday 28 October 2017 20:20 – 10:30PM

VENUE: 1971-Design Space, The Flag Island, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

This coming PechaKucha Night Vol. 11 will coincide with the UAE’s 2017 Year of Giving which was declared to promote the culture of giving back to the community and enhance the spirit of volunteering and loyalty to one’s country.

Open Call

WHEN: Tuesday 26 September 2017 11:00AM – Wednesday 11 October 2017 11:00PM

VENUE: 1971 - Design Space, The Flag Island, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

The upcoming PechaKucha Night Vol. 11, hosted by 1971 – Design Space, will take place on Saturday 28 October, 2017, and we are looking for presenters who are specialists or involved with any giving initiatives to take part in the event.

PechaKucha Night SHJ Vol. 11 will coincide with the U.A.E.’s 2017 Year of Giving which was declared to promote the culture of giving back to the community and enhance the spirit of volunteering and loyalty to one’s country.

PechaKucha Night SHJ Vol. 10

WHEN: Tuesday 20 June 2017 09:00PM – 11:00PM

VENUE: 1971-Design Space, The Flag Island, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

This PechaKucha Night SHJ Vol. 10 will coincide with the venue’s past exhibition “Change, coordinates + someone else” and will offer presenters the ideal platform for knowledge sharing on the topic of design for change.

Open Call for presenters specializing in Design

WHEN: Sunday 4 June 2017 11:00AM – Thursday 15 June 2017 11:00PM

VENUE: 1971 - Design Space, The Flag Island, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

The upcoming PechaKucha Night Vol. 10 will take place on Tuesday, 20 June, 2017, and we are looking for presenters who are specialists in design to take part in the event.

Fashion Design

WHEN: Tuesday 16 May 2017 01:00PM – Wednesday 17 May 2017 05:00PM

Fashion Design Lab: Investigation in new headpieces inspired by local culture By Chubika Tuesday 16 May, 2017 1:00 p.m. – 05:00 p.m. | Wednesday 17 May, 2017 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.   In this two-day workshop, renowned fashion designer Chubika will carry out a research lab on new headpiece designs inspired by local culture and heritage. As a referent in innovation and local materials usage, attendees will combine innovation and tradition in fashion. Participants should end up the workshop having a mock-up headpiece design revised by the expert. Duration: 2 days – 10h total   To apply click here…

Product Design

WHEN: Tuesday 16 May 2017 01:00PM – Wednesday 17 May 2017 05:00PM

Contemporary Heritage: Transforming Culture and Heritage into Contemporary Product Design By Faty Ly & Dr. Asmer Abdullayeva Tuesday 16 May, 2017 1:00 p.m. – 05:00 p.m. | Wednesday 17 May, 2017 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.   In this two-day workshop, international experts Faty Ly and Dr. Asmer Abdullayeva will explore innovative ways to incorporate culture and heritage into your designs. Faty Ly will share her experience as the founder of Fatyly Brand for culinary and decorative designs inspired by her culture in Africa, and how to internationalize a local-inspired piece. Dr. Abdullayeva will discuss general tools for design creation…