Synthesizing local craft and design technology establishes a new Kuwaiti identity rooted in its migrant history yet embraces its contemporary image.

Desert Cast borrows the profiles used for extruded gypsum cornices by overlapping the designs with two locally embellished processes, sand-casting, and foam-cutting. The series highlights the accessibility to master craftsmanship, typically used in a narrow practice with limited perceived value, and presents new possibilities.

The “Towards an Identity” series is a commissioned collection by 1971-Design Space. The “XLVI” series was the initial project shown at Abwab during Dubai Design Week 2018 at the Kuwait City Pavilion.In collaboration

This installation is a collaboration from:

Jassim AlNashimi: jassimalnashmi.com

Design Space 1971: 1971design.ae

Kawther Alsaffar: studiosaffar.com