Dubai Design Week partner, the Dubai Design and Fashion Council (DDFC) has announced the launch of a new DDFC Talks series aimed at helping the city’s designers protect their designs.
Dubai Design Week partner, the Dubai Design and Fashion Council (DDFC) has announced the launch of a new DDFC Talks series aimed at helping the city’s designers protect their designs.
The DDFC Talks - IP Series, take place throughout September and October. Planned in collaboration with Clyde & Co, the international law firm, the five-part IP Series will discuss Intellectual Property insights in design, from graphic design to fashion, product and industrial design, jewellery, architecture and interiors.
Comprising of workshops, panel discussions and Q&A’s, the evening series will be held at Al Serkal Avenue.
With a mandate to help create and invigorate a world-class global design community in Dubai, in which the city becomes an international hub for design, the DDFC focuses on
helping and mentoring upcoming designers to realise their potential, while supporting the development of design-focused infrastructure to foster local businesses and attract international brands. The Council’s DDFC Talks are a core aspect of its educative programme.
DDFC chief executive officer, Nez Gebreel, says: “Aligned with our mandate to support and nurture emerging design talent, we are pleased to announce that the line-up for the upcoming DDFC Talk series will focus on providing key IP insights around the various facets of design. With our partner Clyde & Co’s expert insights, this series will establish a platform for collaborative learning and we look forward to creating an environment that allows designers to excel and flourish.”
Nadine Kanso, the founder of the Bil Arabi Jewellery label, will be participating on the panel of the first IP workshop on 16 September.
“I look forward to an interactive session wherein attendees will be able to join the discussion and understand how they can address IP issues and protect their own designs,” she said.
The DDFC Talks - IP Series have been organised with designers, who have already set their business, and emerging designers seeking to establish their own businesses in mind. The workshops are free to attend. Email [email protected] to confirm participation.
Visit Dubai Design and Fashion Council website for the latest information and DDFC Talks - IP Series dates throughout September and October.