Doha Design District invites designers to showcase their work through Mada

Doha Design District is extending an invitation to Qatar's creative minds to present their original designs at Mada, a curated retail area within the district. This Open Call is a testament to the District's dedication to cultivating Qatar's creative community and offering designers a platform to reach broader audiences. Those selected will exhibit and sell their products at Mada, connect with design enthusiasts, and bolster Qatar's flourishing creative economy.

Mada provides a carefully curated retail setting for designers to exhibit products that seamlessly blend innovative thinking with practicality, craftsmanship, and market potential.

Dana Kazic, Director of Doha Design District, emphasized the importance of providing designers with a space not only for creation but also for sharing their work and connecting with individuals who value their concepts and abilities. Through this program, Doha Design District equips designers with a suitable platform at Mada to reach a larger audience and build confidence in exploring new possibilities.

The organization encourages designers to be daring, express their unique viewpoints, and demonstrate how their creativity can enhance daily life.

The Open Call extends its welcome to designers and makers residing in Qatar, as well as emerging and established creative enterprises that produce original, functional items spanning various disciplines. Eligible categories encompass home accessories and objects, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, stationery, lifestyle products, sustainable design, and other contemporary design items.

Submissions must showcase originality through a distinctive design concept, with a clear link to contemporary design. Products must be practical, usable, and suitable for everyday life, boasting high-quality craftsmanship and durability. The work should emphasize design over fine art, exhibiting a clear design intent, production quality, and commercial viability.

To participate, designers must be commercially prepared: possessing finished products ready for sale, professional packaging, product descriptions, pricing, and the ability to restock as required. Submissions will undergo a meticulous selection process overseen by a dedicated jury. Those chosen will have the opportunity to display their work at a leading design hub in Qatar, interact with local and international visitors, and forge connections within the wider creative community.