Independent Space
Workshop
Advanced Arabic Type Design
Tarek Atrissi
Venue
Design Institute Amman
Location
Jabal Amman
Date
9 - 11 October 2017
Time
-
This three-day workshop offers advanced training in designing Arabic typefaces, and is open to designers with a strong interest in typography, or with previous experience in Arabic type design wishing to advance their design and technical skills.
Exhibition
Independent Space
Designing Creative Development
Turning Tables
Venue
Turning Tables
Location
Jabal Al Lweibdeh
Date
9 October 2017
Time
-
Turning Tables exhibits a pop-up creative space built into a shipping container designed to expand both mental and physical space in order to mobilize and engage Jordanian and refugee youth in constructive exchange and processing of their travesties, hopes and dreams.
Independent Space
Talk
Architecture through Video Games
Omniplan
Venue
Omniplan
Location
Ras El Ain
Date
9 October 2017
Time
-
A talk that explores the role of architects and architecture in the development of video games. By the end of the talk, both architects and video developers will be presented with enhanced design tools and techniques better oriented towards user experience in both fields.
Independent Space
Workshop
Stop-Motion Mobile Photography
Studio Be
Venue
Studio Be
Location
Abdoun
Date
10 October 2017
Time
-
This hands-on workshop facilitated by Amer Hammad introduces participants to the process of stop-motion photography and how to make a 10-second story line using multiple props.
Independent Space
Workshop
Designing Immersive Spaces
The Children's Museum Jordan
Venue
The Children's Museum
Location
King Hussein Park
Date
7 October 2017
Time
-
Immersive Spaces provoke curiosity and encourage connectivity. Humans by nature are naturally drawn to experiences that engage the senses, because we construct and deconstruct through our senses and emotions. When attempting to convey an educational message through a physical space it is important to understand the different layers involved in the project.
Exhibition
Independent Space
Relics
KARIM Gallery
Venue
KARIM Gallery
Location
Wadi Saqra
Date
7 - 14 October 2017
Time
-
The exhibition presents a number of mixed media works that depict what the artist regards as precious instruments of manipulation control and systematic permeation of culture. This is revealed through a simple process of importation and exportation – an almost transfusion of sorts that conceals larger or perhaps more ominous aspects than what actually meets the eye.
Independent Space
Workshop
Masterclass of Vray using 3D MAX
Omniplan
Venue
Omniplan
Location
Ras El Ain
Date
8 October 2017
Time
-
V-Ray expert Kalina Panteleeva will present a two-part guide to unleashing the full power of V-Ray for 3D Max. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to practice what they’ve learned with an exam (V-ray Professional Exam) and walk away as V-Ray Certified Professionals.
Exhibition
Independent Space
Nuwa Creations
Wadi Finan Art Gallery
Venue
Wadi Finan Art Gallery
Location
Jabal Amman
Date
8 - 14 October 2017
Time
-
Katia Al Tal launches her latest Nuwa Creations collection, inspired by Sufi traditions. Katia’s set of delicate ceramic dervishes will be presented in an installation to kick off her new collection.
Culture & Food
Mouneh: The Art of Preservation
Curated by Shermine Sawalha
Venue
Hangar - Ras El Ain
Location
Ras El Ain
Date
6 - 14 October 2017
Time
-
Amman Design Week’s curated food program explores the art of preservation, taking visitors on a journey through the history and heritage of food preservation methods.
Culture & Food
Catching the Sun
Shalini Chantey
Venue
Hangar - Ras El Ain
Location
Ras El Ain
Date
6, 12 October 2017
Time
-
Through the stories of workers and entrepreneurs in the U.S. and China, Catching the Sun captures the global race to lead the clean energy future.
Tour
Urban Discovery Challenge
Raghda Butros
Venue
7-jar
Location
Ras El Ain
Date
7, 14 October 2017
Time
-
The Amman Design Week edition of 7-Jar takes participants on an experiential discovery of various design elements in the city, including handicrafts, transportation, food production, art, urban public spaces and street life.