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diary

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:35:51 GMT

L'Amour Eternel:
1950s Egyptian Cinema Posters on the theme of love
Rana Salam Design Studio, London, UK
From 12 February 2010, for approx. 3 weeks, then touring to Bokja, Beirut

Graphic designer Rana Salam is a collector of 1950s Egyptian posters, and is opening up her studio to exhibit those with a 'heart' theme...

notices

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:47:46 GMT

Several hundred creative enthusiasts piled into Dubai's Palladium building earlier this month – to listen to a day-long programme of inspiring people – from within the Middle East and beyond.

spaces

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:47:59 GMT

Swedish/French design duo, Ralston & Bau was recently commissioned by ceramics firm, Figgjo to create a permanent installation in the reception area of Maltidets Hus (House of Food) – a new foodie resource centre in Norway.

products

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:58:59 GMT

With so many household gadgets going interactive, why not the walls themselves? Domestic environments – and our lives within them – are set to radically change – with haptical and tactile qualities playing a bigger part in generating more holistic experiences.

culture

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:01:41 GMT

Belgian designer Liesbeth Bussche has used the streetscape to design jewellery on a giant scale.

diary

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:06:15 GMT

To 22 November 2009. Unlike Art Dubai – Abu Dhabi Art will feature a design component – with displays, workshops and talks – held at the Design Studio, on the beach of the Emirates Palace Hotel: