Qatar Museums is gearing up to host Design Doha Forum

Qatar Museums is gearing up to host the Design Doha Forum (DDF), the headline programming event for Design Doha.

Design Doha is the new biennial showcase for excellence and innovation in the design community in Qatar and the MENA region.

DDF is an integral knowledge-sharing aspect of Design Doha, serving as a rich and diverse discourse platform to explore the profound influence of design on all aspects of our lives.

The Forum will bring together Qatar-based and international design experts, who will explore how design contributes to creating urban spaces that are inclusive and equitable for all.

Curated by Dr Jelena Trkulja, senior advisor for Academic and Cultural Affairs at Qatar Museums and editorial director of the DDF, the platform’s objective is to position Doha’s design sector within a global context, bringing in examples of the most exciting developments from the world of design globally, and especially from the MENA region.

Through engaging discussions and diverse perspectives, the Design Doha Forum offers a unique opportunity to connect with designers, academics and other thought-leaders while gaining insights into the evolving world of design. It is also dedicated to integrating design into Qatar’s rapidly evolving creative and cultural industries sector.

The inaugural edition begins with a week of special events and exhibition openings from February 24 to 28, 2024, with programming running through August 5, 2024.

Established under the leadership of Qatar Museums’ Chairperson Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Design Doha will be a new platform for practitioners from across the Arab world, helping to build professional pathways and engage with the acclaimed design professionals from around the world who will convene at the event.

Design Doha events will be held within Msheireb, a creative neighbourhood that nurtures collaboration, creativity and innovation and is serving as host for the event.