Exploring sustainability, identity, innovation and community through Workshops.

Based on the theme: Together / معاً, DIDI’s campus transforms into a living platform of collaboration with exhibitions, workshops, talks and discussions throughout the week. Details about the Workshops programme are as follows:

Together in Identity: From Heritage to Form – Translating Culture into Contemporary Design
This UN-certified workshop by CIAAD, led by DIDI Professor and Programme Chair Jasmine Shahin in collaboration with Kohler, invites participants to reimagine kitchen and bathroom product concepts inspired by the cultural richness and identity of the Arabian region. Guided by Kohler’s sustainable design philosophy, the workshop encourages participants to translate heritage, materiality and place into contemporary design expressions, culminating in mood boards and concept sketches that capture the intersection of culture, sustainability and innovation.

Date: Wednesday, November 5
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Together We Renew: A Hands-On Workshop in T-Shirt Design and Upcycling
This community workshop invites participants to reclaim materials, meanings and modes of expression through creative making. Using techniques such as painting, collage, fabric manipulation and mixed media, attendees will transform existing DIDI T-shirts into unique, wearable statements of individuality and shared creativity. The session, led by Olgica Momirovska, highlights sustainability and circular design by encouraging the upcycling of older garments and branded materials — turning what once was familiar into something renewed, personal and purposeful.

Date: Saturday, November 8
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Together We Frame: Exploring Collective Perspectives Through Photography
This community photography workshop invites participants to explore the power of observation, storytelling and shared perspective through the lens. Open to visitors, students and families, the session encourages the capture of moments that reflect connection, creativity and everyday life from diverse viewpoints. The workshop culminates in a collective display of images, celebrating how individual perspectives can come together to frame a shared narrative of design and community.
Date: Saturday, November 8
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

About Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation:

DIDI is a future-focused university located in Dubai Design District (d3), dedicated to nurturing the next generation of creative leaders. It offers the region’s first multidisciplinary Bachelor of Design, allowing students to combine two disciplines to build future-ready careers— Product Design, Multimedia Design, Fashion Design and Strategic Design Management. Designed in collaboration with MIT and Parsons School of Design, DIDI’s curriculum blends global innovation with creative excellence.