Talk
Independent Space

Film Screening: Longing

A Film by Hisham Bizri
Venue
Duke's Design Center
Location
Downtown Amman
Date
3 September 2016
Time
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This film attempts to capture the creative energy of Amman through the soul of Mamdouh Bisharat, who like Kurt Schwitters of Germany and Joseph Cornell of the US, uses "psychological collages” of fragments of found objects to make sense of the world around him.
Talk
Independent Space

Design Forum

An open discussion on design education and practice
Venue
Applied Science University
Location
Shafa Badran
Date
3 September 2016
Time
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IMEDEA and ASU will assemble leaders from academia and practice at the Applied Science University Conference Center for the purpose of exploring the future of design education.
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
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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.