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Tocco Report: Dubai Design Week 2024

What’s new in the Middle East?

Dubai Design Week 2024 celebrated its 10th edition with a vibrant fusion of sustainability, design, and cultural exploration. With over 200 participants, the event showcased innovative approaches, particularly through the Abwab program, which focused on vernacular architecture and regenerative design.

As the Gulf region continues to grow, the event highlighted a significant movement toward supporting local talent and utilizing indigenous materials, offering a fresh perspective on the region's evolving creative landscape.

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Overview

Tocco team's curation of the best designs we saw at Dubai Design Week 2024: The Wrap Pavilion, Absent/Present Mudhif, Reroot shelter, Ecolattice foam, Koukoutsi, Oorjaa etc.

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Materials in focus

Explore the innovative materials shaping the future

Biodegradable
Explore the evolving landscape of biodegradable materials with a focus on biodegradable plastics.

Biodegradable

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Recycled
Discover the benefits and challenges of recycled materials, as well as insights into how recycling transforms waste into valuable resources.

Recycled

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Bamboo
Introducing bamboo as an interesting alternative material. Learn about bamboo's incredible growth, and processing into textiles, paper, and construction materials.

Bamboo

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Mycelium
Get into the world of mycelium, and discover its applications and the potential it holds for revolutionizing packaging and product design.

Mycelium

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Silk
Discover the intricate world of silk, its rich history, production processes, and its ethical alternatives.

Silk

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Upcycled
A deep dive into upcycled materials, examining their pros and cons

Upcycled

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Cotton
Learn about cotton, the world's most used natural fibers, its environmental aspects and its significance in the global textile industry

Cotton

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Linen
Dive into the rich history and versatile applications of linen, and understand why linen remains a timeless and eco-friendly choice in the world of natural fabrics.

Linen

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Latex
Explore the world of latex, where we compare the properties, uses, and environmental impacts of natural and synthetic latex.

Latex

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Bioplastic
Dive into the world of bioplastics and their role in sustainable development, and understand the benefits and challenges of bioplastics to replace petroleum-based plastics

Bioplastic

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Hemp
Discover hemp and learn about its production from plant to fabric and its wide-ranging applications in textiles, construction, and beyond.

Hemp

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Leather
Explore the world of leather and its alternatives. From plant-based options to synthetic varieties, learn about technological advancements shaping the future of leather.

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Jute
Discover the versatile world of jute, its origin, cultivation, and its role in the global textile industry.

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Banana Fibre
Discover the unique and sustainable world of banana fibre, and learn about the process of extracting fibre from banana plants.

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Wool
Explore the world of wool and the latest innovations in wool alternatives, especially plant-based, cruelty-free options.

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Fur
Explore the history, environmental impact, and ethical considerations of fur in fashion - and discover alternatives like faux fur, wool fur, and lab-grown options.

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Sisal
A deep dive into sisal, its origins, cultivation, and environmental benefits.

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Sneak Peek

ReRoot, a modular shelter system utilizing local palm offcuts and mycelium to create compostable, insulated panels designed for displaced communities in Gaza.

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