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Day 1 highlights from INDEX<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 31 May 2021:<\/strong> <\/strong>INDEX, the long awaited international interior design trade show, opened its doors today to thousands of visitors, marking the first day for the industry\u2019s professionals to reconnect in-person since 2019. Free seminars, product showcases, networking opportunities, and exceptional engaging experiences all took place on the show floor, with visible excitement to reunite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opened by his Highness Sheikh Ahmad bin Saeed Al Maktoum at the World Trade Center, guests were welcomed to explore over a global variety of exhibits and experiences through a dramatic archway installation designed by Kristina Zanic Design Consultants and built by Bond Interiors, titled \u201cThe Bottleneck. Inspired by the Covid case \u2018curve\u2019, the installation provides visitors a glimpse of life before and after the pandemic. Kristina Zanic explains, \u201cWe are taking the attendees and public through a short journey of life before and after COVID, from normal to the new normal. We have seen that disruption as an opportunity, and we want to deliver that experience with our design.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A second entrance is another thought-provoking and visually impactful installation designed by Brand Creative, and built in collaboration with Design Infinity. Titled \u201cOff The Grid\u201d, the concept reflects the inner workings of human thought over three periods: pre-pandemic period, our current covid-19 world and a positive outlook on the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The show\u2019s conferences kicked off with The Work Design Summit, with discussions on \u2018Experience Driven Workplaces\u2019 opened by Pallavi Dean and Kathryn Athreya from Roar, followed by the much-anticipated INDEX Design Talks with a creative review and a reflection on \u2018how social\/economic crisis and recovery can provoke bursts of innovation and productivity\u2019. This was hosted by key leaders in the industry including Paul Bishop, Kristina Zanic, and George Arvanitis. Another insightful talk took place featuring Kate Instone, Founder & Creative director of Blush International, on \u201cThe Current State of Play in Residential Design\u2019 informing listeners on the current design trends in home designs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the second day of INDEX, attendees can expect more INDEX Design Talks on \u2018Design Business Management\u2019 by Kathryn Athreya, Managing Director at Roar, and \u2018The current state of Play in F&B Design\u2019 featuring Sneha Divias, Architect & Founder of Sneha Divias Atelier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a curated list of the top 5 things to look out for at INDEX in the upcoming days, from designer installations, to industry talks and exclusive exhibitions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. The INDEX Design Talks <\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    A must-attend feature of the regional design calendar in recent years, INDEX Design Talks in association with GEBERIT, brings the most talented, creative and successful design leaders together to share candid insights into key issues being faced by the industry in this challenging time. Chaired by Esra Lemmens, design strategist and a global design consultant, the talks will feature 15 distinct sessions and discussions between 50 expert speakers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Until Wednesday 2 June<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Top name speakers include: Paul Bishop, Pallavi Dean, Kevin Mclachlan, Andy Shaw, Joakim de Rham and Justin Wells<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n