Arts AlUla has announced the five winners of the AlUla Design Award at Paris Design Week. The Award forms part of an exciting development of ambitious design initiatives in AlUla, including the groundbreaking Madrasat Addeera Editions exhibited during Paris Design Week and the announcement of the upcoming inaugural Design Residency and opening of Design Space AlUla.
AlUla Design Award
The Award received an overwhelming response from established and emerging designers, who showcased their talent by conceptualizing and developing exceptional design retail items across six categories inspired by the heritage, landscape, and artistic legacies of AlUla.
After a rigorous selection process, 10 finalists were chosen by a jury comprising recognized leaders from the design sector to exhibit at Paris Design Week.
10 finalists were chosen by a jury comprising recognized leaders from the design sector to exhibit at Paris Design Week
The five winners are:
Tawa by Shaddah Studio (Saudi, based in Saudi Arabia); Naba Tea Tiffin by Ikkis, Gunjan Gupta (Indian, based in India); AlUla Terrains: Dates Serving Set by Teeb (Lebanese and Saudi, based in Saudi Arabia); Incense Heritage Collection by Sarra Hafaiedh (Tunisian, based in Tunisia); and Oil Lantern by Imane Mellah (French, based in Paris).
“The winners of the AlUla Design Award have brilliantly interpreted the landscape and heritage of AlUla through their designs”
The AlUla Design Award aims to support the winners by commissioning some of the designs, providing assistance throughout the production process, and facilitating their promotion within AlUla and its influential network of regional and international activities. The exhibition in Paris, conceived by acclaimed designer Hervé Sauvage, features prototypes of all 10 finalists, at 21, Rue De Turenne, 75 004 Paris from 8 to 16 September 2023, 10.00 am – 7.00 pm (until 9.00 pm on 9 September). Nora Aldabal, Executive Director of Arts and Creative Industries Royal Commission for AlUla said: “The winners of the AlUla Design Award have brilliantly interpreted the landscape and heritage of AlUla through their designs. We are excited that the Award sits alongside several AlUla design initiatives including the trailblazing Madrasat Addeera Editions, also exhibiting in Paris; the first Design Residency which begins in October in AlUla; and the Design Space AlUla which opens in early 2024. These initiatives exemplify AlUla’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of design in dynamic and innovative ways whilst fostering creativity and cross-cultural connections. We look forward to nurturing these ambitious initiatives which are making
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