As part of Downtown Design’s onsite activations during Dubai Design Week, Associative Design presented a conceptual showcase spotlighting the diversity of Portuguese design.

the intersection of artisanship and innovation, Portuguese creativity draws parallels with the Middle East’s design scene. Within a setting inspired by a conceptual Portuguese home that was staged at Dubai Design District (d3), Associative Design – established by the Portuguese Association of Wood and Furniture Industries (AIMMP) to raise the profile of their home-grown design brands globally – demonstrated the flair and creativity synonymous with their brands to the Middle East.

For the showcase titled ‘The Best of Portugal’, Associative Design selected 18 brands - ranging from furniture and lighting to home accessories and textiles - that not only speak to the growing demand for contemporary design solutions in the Middle East across residential, hospitality and commercial sectors, but also connect the two cultures through design.

Open across the entire duration of Dubai Design Week, 9-14 November 2020, ‘The Best of Portugal’ was located at Dubai Design District (d3), Building 6 (R02). Participating brands were also featured in the Downtown Design 2020 Digital Fair launching 9 November.

Click here to discover the design brands feature in ‘The Best of Portugal’ virtually at the Downtown Design 2020 Digital Fair.