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…

Durar

WHEN: Tuesday 16 May 2017 10:00AM – Wednesday 17 May 2017 05:00PM

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

DURAR is a regional research and training program aims to foster innovation and creativity in cultural heritage, responding to local needs and realities.

Rise - Dubai Creek Harbor

WHEN: Thursday 23 March 2017 02:00PM – Saturday 25 March 2017 11:30PM

VENUE: Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1971 – Design Store takes part at Rise the future of Design Festival at the Dubai Creek Harbor. We invite you to enjoy and acquire design products, imagined and produced by U.A.E. -based designers, ranging from quirky stationary, posters and more design products with a different feel at the festival and an astonishing view to Dubai.

Rand Abdul Jabbar: LOOP

WHEN: Tuesday 14 March 2017 03:00PM – Friday 31 March 2017 09:00PM

VENUE: Design Days Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

LOOP draws from the logic of tensile structures to explore material juxtapositions, coupling a rigidly articulated frame with the ephemerality and fluidity of fabric to create form. The structural interplay with motion produces a playful seating object that invites interaction and engages users of all ages.

Music Made of Found Objects

WHEN: Saturday 25 February 2017 11:00AM – 12:30PM

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

In this workshop we will focus on creating musical instruments made of found objects. You will learn about what is sound, the different sound qualities, what is a musical instrument, and what is music and the art of composition.

Wajha Workshop

WHEN: Saturday 14 January 2017 10:00AM – Tuesday 28 February 2017 05:00PM

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

The co-founders of “Wajha” Social Initiative will lead participants in an exciting challenge of urban renewal through re-branding of local shops within the heart of Sharjah.

Edible Marble

WHEN: Saturday 17 December 2016 11:00AM – 01:30PM

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

Artists and architects use marble to make a statement that will last an eternity. How about making statements with edible art and design. Unleash your creativity combining cake decorating skills and art to create marble looking cakes.

Ceramic Tile Workshop

WHEN: Saturday 26 November 2016 11:00AM – 01:30PM

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

This Workshop is based on tile making and decoration. Participants will learn to make decorative tiles with relief and carving techniques.

The Nest

WHEN: Thursday 24 November 2016 03:00PM – Saturday 17 December 2016 11:00PM

VENUE: The Nest, Al Riwaq Art Space, Bahrain

1971 – Design Space supports Khulood Bintthani by showcasing her pattern cutting techniques she newly adopted in her fashion practice in The Nest, Bahrain.