Talk

Memory Matrix

Dr. Azra Aksamija Associate Professor - MIT Program in Art, Culture and Technology
Venue
Jordan Museum
Location
Ras El Ain
Date
3 September 2016
Time
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The Memory Matrix is a monument that explores the possibilities for future heritage creation, employing new fabrication techniques and transcultural workshops. This talk is by Azra Akšamija, an artist and designer from Sarajevo based in Boston, where she is Associate Professor at the MIT Program in Art, Culture and Technology.
Talk

Human-Centered Design

Sahar Madanat - Founder and Chief Designer, Sahar Madanat Design Studio
Venue
Jordan Museum
Location
Ras El Ain
Date
3 September 2016
Time
-
Local designer Sahar Madanat introduces audiences to her work and talks about what it means to design for people and tailor products to their specific needs. This talk is by Sahar Madanat, whose work focuses on innovation in product design, ranging from medical design to new concept furniture.
Exhibition
Independent Space

University of Petra

Student Exhibition
Venue
University of Petra
Location
Airport Road
Date
1, 4 - 8 September 2016
Time
-
The faculty, which is open to the local community, holds art exhibitions for its students and academic members, reflecting their diverse schools of art, and presenting a clear picture of the faculty’s artistic richness. The current exhibition showcases the works and projects of students from the Architecture, Interior Design and Graphic Design departments during the 2015-2016 academic year.
Installation
Independent Space

Reactive Spaces Global Landscape

DI Lab: Racha Tarazi and Patrick Schot
Venue
Zara Center
Location
Wadi Saqra
Date
1, 4 - 8 September 2016
Time
-
The installation is a window display of a mechanically driven geometrical sculpture that can be reconfigured and designed by members of the audience’s hand movements. It is a playful installation, simply empowering the audience with the power of design through seamless technology.
Workshop
Independent Space

Furniture Design

Workshop by Filippo Protasoni, facilitated by Design Institute Amman
Venue
Design Institute Amman
Location
Jabal Amman
Date
4 - 6 September 2016
Time
-

About the Workshop

This furniture design workshop focuses on understanding the different design genres, that are essential in relating the product to the proper context.

Exhibition
Independent Space

JO Grad Show

Organized by the Applied Science University
Venue
Zara Center
Location
Wadi Saqra
Date
5 - 8 September 2016
Time
-
Celebrating the remarkable work of this year’s graduating class, the first JO Grad Show is a local exhibition of students graduating with degrees in Graphic Design and Interior Design from Jordanian universities.
Workshop

3D Printing 101

Faisal Nemri - Mixed Dimensions
Venue
Jordan Museum - MakerSpace
Location
Ras El Ain
Date
5 September 2016
Time
-
For beginners and novices in 3D printing and 3D modeling, this interactive workshop is an introduction to the basic key concepts that build the foundation for innovation with 3d printing. Faisal Nemri is a 3D printing hobbyist and Maker, who currently works as the Mixed Dimensions Marketing researcher for both its products MakePrintable and GamePrint.
Workshop
Venue
Jordan Museum - MakerSpace
Location
Ras El Ain
Date
5 September 2016
Time
-
Fusion 360TM is a 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE tool that connects the entire product development process in a single cloud-based platform. This workshop covers how to using Fusion360 to design furniture models. Participants will simulate models with both stable and dynamic joints, and transform their 3d models using a 3d printer.
Workshop
Independent Space
Venue
SAE Institute-Amman
Location
Airport Road
Date
5 September 2016
Time
-
Audio training courses introduce basic concepts, technologies, and their application in recording studios and sound reinforcement systems.
Workshop
Independent Space

Table Top Design

Shams Group
Venue
Shams El Balad
Location
Jabal Amman
Date
5 - 6 September 2016
Time
-
This workshop is aimed at those interested in learning the basics in dining event design and table top design. The workshop encourages participants to find creative ways to set table the table using the limited means found at home. Participants will learn the basics of assembling floral arrangements and table-top designs.
Workshop
Independent Space
Venue
Jobedu
Location
Jabal Al Lweibdeh
Date
5 September 2016
Time
-
When it comes to design at Jobedu, it’s all about the process of choosing designs, finding fresh talent, the printing process, and choosing themes and collections. How does it all work? Simple! Get the best pop culture designs from outstanding Arab graphic designers.
Children’s Workshop

Eurekers Space

Mohammad Shannak - Eureka Tech Academy
Venue
Jordan Museum - Children’s Space
Location
Ras El Ain
Date
5, 9 September 2016
Time
-
This workshop will include hands-on activities in electrical engineering for students from 11–16 years old. Students will get an introduction to how electrical circuits work and how to build these circuits practically. Each participant will receive an electronic educational kit to implement these activities.