The Student Exhibition 2019 was held at the Ras El Ain Gallery in Amman
Photo by Edmund Sumner
© Amman Design Week 2019
The Student Exhibition 2019 held at the Ras El Ain Gallery in Amman
Abd Al Hameed is a 10 year-old who has a passion for science, physics and topics related to speed, force, and states of matter. Drawing since the age of 3, he developed an interest in designing machines that can help people simplify their day-to-day life. For this exhibition, his 3D printed fictional characters will be exhibited alongside his sketches.
Mentored by Dina Fawakhiri.
A coffee table inspired by the fruit fly, combining the strength of its movement with the weightlessness of its wings.
Close-up of a coffee table inspired by the fruit fly, combining the strength of its movement with the weightlessness of its wings.
Inspired by the Japanese school of design, Al-Anoud designed this multifunctional table with hidden drawers to provide some space for storage.
Mentored by Suliman Innab.
Basem created a brand titled “Makhtoum” using old postage stamps from the Levant.
Mentored by Hussein Alazaat.
Dana has created a three-legged chair made of two pieces with no metal fasteners. The pieces are dependant on each other to balance the distribution of weight and pressure.
Dema tackles the issue of plastic waste in our oceans and its effect on living creatures by reusing this waste material to create a table inspired by the shape of a sea turtle.
Dema was the winner of the Student Prize for 2019.
Mentored by Nour Nsheiwat.
Material samples and experimentations with recycled plastic.
Mentored by Nour Nsheiwat
The work explores the possibility of designing jewelry and silverwork based on the geometric shapes of Kufic calligraphy script.
The table was inspired by the Moraea Iridioides flower, with a functional moving top, and inlaid with Mother of Pearl.
These colorful seats are made of upcycled tires.
Hala created an interactive experience about the Roman Civilization in “Umm-Qais.” The scrolls can be unrolled on the table, and use augmented reality technology to trigger a story which unfolds on the scroll.
Mentored by eyen.
The installation showcases a sentence which can be read in two directions, highlighting the power of the Arabic language combined with the designers' personal calligraphic style.
Hamzeh showcased his design for a statement lighting fixture imagined as a circle.
The work showcases a floor lamp inspired by the Mimosa Pudica plant. It carries the same characteristics of that plant, where the light plates fold in multiple directions.
Lujain experimented with sculptural forms made of clay and concrete to create a furniture piece.
The work explores solutions for improving prosthetic arms for the local market.
Mentored by Twelve Degrees.
‘Petra, from the Siq to the Treasury,’ is an informative VR experience about the ancient site.
Mentored by Jude Afana.
‘Petra, from the Siq to the Treasury,’ an informative VR experience about the ancient site.
The two-part fashion piece inspired by the unique defense mechanism of a jellyfish and its subtle comparison to the psychology of human emotions.
Mentored by Edelina Joyce Issa.
The piece is a nostalgic audiovisual experience of Amman.
Nour is an architecture student exploring spatial perception and its effect on human psychology. She is particularly interested in the effects of claustrophobia and looking into the potential violence of inhabiting space. The three fish tanks and the adjacent drawings are representations of this.
Mentored by Samar Dudin.
The work is a prototype of a stud protector for cleats. The prototype enables amateur players to move from the field on to hard pavement without having to change their shoes.
The work is a reimagination the covers of nine short stories from the book “al-Ard ya Salma” by the Yemeni author Mohammad Abdul-Wali.
Rami showcased his design for a 5-in-1 gaming chair.
Salma developed a prototype for a new form of Braille language that more closely resembles Arabic typography.
Salma developed a prototype for a new form of Braille language that more closely resembles Arabic typography. Mentored by Hussein Alazaat.
Sarah presented a transformable fashion piece – a handbag inspired by the life cycle of a sunflower.
Sarah showcased a handmade steel chair-and-table set inspired by one-line portraiture.
This water irrigation system has a moisture sensor to read the moisture level in the plant and sends a signal to a microcontroller via WiFi. Depending on the sensor reading it can water the plant when needed.Moreover the readings can be accessed through a website using the Message Queuing Telemetry Transport protocol.
This participation is by the International Robotics Academy.
This system monitors water leakages and triggers actions such as closing the main water entry point¨ depending on the fault detected¨ and sends a notification using the Internet of Things “IoT”.
This participation is by the International Robotics Academy. © Amman Design Week 2019
The 3D printed clothing piece explores the upcycling of plastic waste which litters our streets and oceans.
The work utilizes the technique of weaving to create unique pieces that challenge conventional pattern-cutting processes.
The piece explores the possibilities of conflict derived between the conscious and the subconscious mind by using brainwaves as a pattern to be worn on a dress.