In the creative district of Dubai, a unique space has opened up where designers can draw inspiration.
Colab is the first specialized library of materials in the UAE to open in the Dubai Design District (d3). The unique establishment is designed to serve as a center of inspiration and training for designers.
The library showcases the latest materials and design trends from around the world. It also serves as a gallery, venue for various events and a “point of attraction” for the creative community.
“Materials Above All,” says Richard Wilson, Creative Director at Colab, “We want to help the design community better understand the importance of material choices. We plan to use Material ConneXion's knowledge of materials to help industry innovate by providing access to better solutions and insights.” tomorrow’s opportunities, we want to be the catalyst for new ideas in materials and products. "
Khadija Al-Bastaki, Executive Director of d3, said: “The new materials library will not only diversify the capabilities of d3, but will also raise the bar for design levels throughout the region, making it easier for designers to access materials and information about them. We hope that the creative industry The UAE will be inspired by Innovation Walls and take advantage of the opportunity that Colab offers in terms of networking and creative freedom. "
