Following the development of her approach in the first iteration of “A Pattern Language” in Beirut, Grace Aaraj leads this multidisciplinary workshop to analyze the city of Amman, targeting the issue of pedestrianism. The participatory outcome of the workshop is a documented guide to better approach our city and – later on – affect it.

This two day workshop begins with a talk by Huda Abifares that then evolves into a more detailed discussion with a select group of designers. Participants will work to build a knowledge base for future type-research projects tailored for Jordanian culture and market.

Teen Press is a short documentary film about the Santa Barbara “Teen Press” journalism program.

This accessories making workshop introduces participants to the traditional art of loom weaving. Mastered by Bedouins for hundreds of years, loom weaving is a craft used by tribes to make beautiful functional and decorative pieces. Each Bedouin tribe has its own tradition in the designs used; each pattern on a rug or tapestry tells unique story belonging to that tribe. Participants in the workshops will apply similar weaving techniques to make their own unique beaded bracelet. A modern take on an old tradition, this workshop aims to keep the tradition of loom weaving alive.

As part of Amman Design Week's efforts in engaging designers with the urban environment and using our platform to create conversations about derelict or abandoned spaces in the city, Amman Design Week invites leaders in urban design and activism to a panel discussion. Speakers include Ayman Zuaiter, architect of the abandoned Raghadan Tourist Terminal, host to ADW 2016's Crafts District, urban design educator Leen Fakhoury, design activist and founder of the 7hills skatepark Mohammad Zakaria, and Nemeh Qatanani, an urban designer from the Greater Amman Municipality.

Facilitated by the women of the Association of Iraq Al Amir Women, this hands-on workshop teaches students how to create useful and decorative ceramic molds from the casings and shells of various fruits. Kids will also learn how to color the molds using a specific technique. The molds can then be painted and transformed into decorative home accessories or bowls.

The workshop provides an introduction to 3D Printing and its technologies and where and how this technology is used on a global scale.

"Design for a Nomadic World" explores how art, architecture and design can address the emotional, cultural and aesthetic needs of refugees, while fostering a better cross-cultural understanding and a social cohesion between migrant and host communities.

In this workshop, Faisal Nimri introduces 3D printing through the use of SketchUP, a 3D modeling software.

Stop by for an afternoon tea party at Namliyeh's kitchen and tasting room in Jabal Al Lweibdeh to sample jams from their seasonal collections along with handcrafted bread, fresh butter and tea. Learn more about lesser known traditional farming methods, the available fruit varieties in Jordan, and Namliyeh’s wild herbal infusions.

This talk breaks the boundaries between disciplines by showcasing examples of not only the value of research-based design, but also how different disciplines can work together through a supra-disciplinary approach on architecture, urban and other design issues.

This talk by Shifa’a Al-Khatatbeh, addresses the importance of sustainability in buildings, the concepts and applications of Green Building and Rating Systems (LEED, JGBG). The talk will end with a discussion of a case study on the Izzat Marji Headquarters.