2016 Workshops

Textiles and Dyeing Workshop

Safi Crafts

Using the traditional techniques of textile-dyeing used by the women of Ghor Al Safi, this workshop introduced participants to the use of local, natural dyes in creating beautiful patterns on cloth.

Textiles and Dyeing Workshop

Safi Crafts

Textiles and Dyeing Workshop

Safi Crafts

Textiles and Dyeing Workshop

Safi Crafts

Textiles and Dyeing Workshop

Safi Crafts

Textiles and Dyeing Workshop

Safi Crafts

Memory Matrix: Pixel Jewelry

Azra Aksamija

This workshop is part of the Memory Matrix project, exploring possibilities of future heritage creation, and employing new fabrication techniques and transcultural collaborations. The pixels were designed by participants from Cairo, Boston, Ramallah and Amman.

Memory Matrix: Pixel Jewelry

Azra Aksamija

Memory Matrix: Pixel Jewelry

Azra Aksamija

Memory Matrix: Pixel Jewelry

Azra Aksamija

Memory Matrix: Pixel Jewelry

Azra Aksamija

Memory Matrix: Pixel Jewelry

Azra Aksamija

Memory Matrix: Pixel Jewelry

Azra Aksamija

Memory Matrix: Pixel Jewelry

Azra Aksamija

Education UK Design Mini-Fair 2016

Education UK of the British Council

Education UK Design Mini-Fair 2016

Education UK of the British Council

Education UK Design Mini-Fair 2016

Education UK of the British Council

Education UK Design Mini-Fair 2016

Education UK of the British Council

Designers Represent! Developing a Design Association in Jordan

Danah Abdulla

The purpose of this workshop was to establish the groundwork for a design association in Jordan – one that helps advance design as a profession, provides tools and resources to designers, and establishes design as a key force in society. By utilising different design research methods, participants collaboratively brainstorm and prototype what they envision the association could be and what purpose it serves.

Designers Represent! Developing a Design Association in Jordan

Danah Abdulla

Designers Represent! Developing a Design Association in Jordan

Danah Abdulla

Designers Represent! Developing a Design Association in Jordan

Danah Abdulla

Designers Represent! Developing a Design Association in Jordan

Danah Abdulla

Designers Represent! Developing a Design Association in Jordan

Danah Abdulla

Designers Represent! Developing a Design Association in Jordan

Danah Abdulla

Design Institute Amman Workshops

Design Institute Amman offered a number of workshops led by professional designers including: lighting design, furniture design, digital illustration and jewelry making.

Design Institute Amman Workshops

Autodesk Fusion 360

Lama Aqel

This workshop covered how to use Fusion360 to design furniture models. Participants simulated models with both stable and dynamic joints, and transformed their 3D models using a 3D printer.

Autodesk Fusion 360

Lama Aqel

Autodesk Fusion 360

Lama Aqel

Autodesk Fusion 360

Lama Aqel

Inamullumani Jewelry Making

Luma Qusus Awad

This workshop introduced participants to different tools and wire techniques and resulted in the creation of wearable pieces.

Inamullumani Jewelry Making

Luma Qusus Awad

Inamullumani Jewelry Making

Luma Qusus Awad

Inamullumani Jewelry Making

Luma Qusus Awad

Inamullumani Jewelry Making

Luma Qusus Awad

Inamullumani Jewelry Making

Luma Qusus Awad

Inamullumani Jewelry Making

Luma Qusus Awad

Inamullumani Jewelry Making

Luma Qusus Awad

Little Eurekers Space

Farah Shaddad

This workshop included hands-on activities for kids from 6-10 years old, where they learned and implemented systems in robotics, mechanical engineering, pneumatics and renewable technologies.

Little Eurekers Space

Farah Shaddad

Little Eurekers Space

Farah Shaddad

Little Eurekers Space

Farah Shaddad

Local Papermaking

Iraq Al Amir Women's Cooperative

The workshop introduced the basics of papermaking using natural, local materials and the traditional techniques of the craftswomen of Iraq Al Amir by experimenting with fallen palm leaves, grass, flowers, sumac, red henna, saffron, rose leaves, paprika, tea and local coffee.

Local Papermaking

Iraq Al Amir Women's Cooperative

Local Papermaking

Iraq Al Amir Women's Cooperative

Local Papermaking

Iraq Al Amir Women's Cooperative

Local Papermaking

Iraq Al Amir Women's Cooperative

Local Papermaking

Iraq Al Amir Women's Cooperative

Participatory Design Methods: Creating Better Built Environments

Lara Zureikat

The workshop presented the participatory design process and basic participatory design applications for working with youth. Participants were exposed to the methodologies for presenting drawings, analyses, and design techniques to youth, and learned to select tools and develop approaches and strategies to guide the group design process.

Participatory Design Methods: Creating Better Built Environments

Lara Zureikat

Participatory Design Methods: Creating Better Built Environments

Lara Zureikat

Participatory Design Methods: Creating Better Built Environments

Lara Zureikat

Participatory Design Methods: Creating Better Built Environments

Lara Zureikat

Participatory Design Methods: Creating Better Built Environments

Lara Zureikat

Material in Motion

Michiel Martens

In this workshop participants learned from low-tech, craftsmanship techniques and understood how to use them for creating a dynamic design – creating an evolution out of the static and towards fluid motion.

Material in Motion

Michiel Martens

Material in Motion

Michiel Martens

Material in Motion

Michiel Martens

Material in Motion

Michiel Martens

Material in Motion

Michiel Martens

What is a Green Healthy Home?

Maiss Razem

This interactive seminar explained the concept behind green healthy homes. Children were introduced to environmentally responsible approaches to site conditions, energy efficiency, water efficiency, material economy and indoor environmental quality pertaining to residences in Amman, Jordan while presenting them with a model of a green home in addition to relevant illustrations and devices.

What is a Green Healthy Home?

Maiss Razem

What is a Green Healthy Home?

Maiss Razem

What is a Green Healthy Home?

Maiss Razem

What is a Green Healthy Home?

Maiss Razem

What is a Green Healthy Home?

Maiss Razem

Timeless Visions

Paul Hughes

Design is all about creating alternatives. A timeless vision is one that is big enough for the future we are moving into. This workshop tried to answer: What vision do I need in today’s world? How do I make my vision resilient? What makes a vision compelling?

Timeless Visions

Paul Hughes

Timeless Visions

Paul Hughes

Timeless Visions

Paul Hughes

Timeless Visions

Paul Hughes

Timeless Visions

Paul Hughes

Timeless Visions

Paul Hughes

Design for Impact: Amman's Local Markets

Dennis Meulenbroeks and T+LOCAL

This workshop on social design invited participants to design opportunities for the communities in the local markets in downtown Amman. Rich in history, the markets present a unique sensory and cultural experience. Designers found opportunities for new connections by using the creative methods, processes and tools introduced in the workshop.

Design for Impact: Amman's Local Markets

Dennis Meulenbroeks and T+LOCAL

Design for Impact: Amman's Local Markets

Dennis Meulenbroeks and T+LOCAL

Design for Impact: Amman's Local Markets

Dennis Meulenbroeks and T+LOCAL

Design for Impact: Amman's Local Markets

Dennis Meulenbroeks and T+LOCAL

Design for Impact: Amman's Local Markets

Dennis Meulenbroeks and T+LOCAL

Design for Impact: Amman's Local Markets

Dennis Meulenbroeks and T+LOCAL

Design for Impact: Amman's Local Markets

Dennis Meulenbroeks and T+LOCAL

Design for Impact: Amman's Local Markets

Dennis Meulenbroeks and T+LOCAL

Designing contemporary Heritage

Studio Mieke Meijer: Mieke Meijer and Roy Letterle

This workshop explored how heritage can be a significant resource for designers in order to develop unique, recognizable, relevant and meaningful designs that will stand the test of time.

Designing contemporary Heritage

Studio Mieke Meijer: Mieke Meijer and Roy Letterle

Designing contemporary Heritage

Studio Mieke Meijer: Mieke Meijer and Roy Letterle

Designing contemporary Heritage

Studio Mieke Meijer: Mieke Meijer and Roy Letterle

Designing contemporary Heritage

Studio Mieke Meijer: Mieke Meijer and Roy Letterle

Designing contemporary Heritage

Studio Mieke Meijer: Mieke Meijer and Roy Letterle

Textiles and Dyeing Workshop

Safi Crafts

Textiles and Dyeing Workshop

Safi Crafts

Textiles and Dyeing Workshop

Safi Crafts

Textiles and Dyeing Workshop

Safi Crafts

Textiles and Dyeing Workshop

Safi Crafts

Textiles and Dyeing Workshop

Safi Crafts

Memory Matrix: Pixel Jewelry

Azra Aksamija

Memory Matrix: Pixel Jewelry

Azra Aksamija

Memory Matrix: Pixel Jewelry

Azra Aksamija

Memory Matrix: Pixel Jewelry

Azra Aksamija

Memory Matrix: Pixel Jewelry

Azra Aksamija

Memory Matrix: Pixel Jewelry

Azra Aksamija

Memory Matrix: Pixel Jewelry

Azra Aksamija

Memory Matrix: Pixel Jewelry

Azra Aksamija

Education UK Design Mini-Fair​ 2016

Education UK of the British Council

Education UK Design Mini-Fair​ 2016

Education UK of the British Council

Education UK Design Mini-Fair​ 2016

Education UK of the British Council

Education UK Design Mini-Fair​ 2016

Education UK of the British Council

Designers Represent! Developing a Design Association in Jordan

Danah Abdulla

Designers Represent! Developing a Design Association in Jordan

Danah Abdulla

Designers Represent! Developing a Design Association in Jordan

Danah Abdulla

Designers Represent! Developing a Design Association in Jordan

Danah Abdulla

Designers Represent! Developing a Design Association in Jordan

Danah Abdulla

Designers Represent! Developing a Design Association in Jordan

Danah Abdulla

Designers Represent! Developing a Design Association in Jordan

Danah Abdulla

Design Institute Amman Workshops

Design Institute Amman Workshops

Design Institute Amman Workshops

Design Institute Amman Workshops

Autodesk Fusion 360

Lama Aqel

Autodesk Fusion 360

Lama Aqel

Autodesk Fusion 360

Lama Aqel

Autodesk Fusion 360

Lama Aqel

Inamullumani Jewelry Making

Luma Qusus Awad

Inamullumani Jewelry Making

Luma Qusus Awad

Inamullumani Jewelry Making

Luma Qusus Awad

Inamullumani Jewelry Making

Luma Qusus Awad

Inamullumani Jewelry Making

Luma Qusus Awad

Inamullumani Jewelry Making

Luma Qusus Awad

Inamullumani Jewelry Making

Luma Qusus Awad

Inamullumani Jewelry Making

Luma Qusus Awad

Little Eurekers Space

Farah Shaddad

Education UK Design Mini-Fair 2016

Education UK Design Mini-Fair 2016

Education UK Design Mini-Fair 2016

Education UK Design Mini-Fair 2016