Program
6:00-6:10 PM
Welcome note + Introduction
6:10-6:30 PM
Material Narratives and Crafted Connections
Speakers | Amine AI Gotibi, Nada Elkharashi, Abdulrahman Al Muftah, Sara Ouhaddou, & Gwendoline Farrelly
This panel explores the intersection of traditional craftsmanship, innovative design, and cultural narratives with multidisciplinary designer Amine El Gotaibi, sustainability advocate Nada El Kharashi, and designers Sara Ouhaddou, & Abdulrahman Al Muftah.
Together, they delve into how natural, locally sourced materials-such as wool, rammed earth, stones, and light-can address political, social, and environmental challenges while blending cultural stories. The session highlights collaborative processes with communities of makers, the sustainable potential of traditional crafting techniques, and the ways design transcends borders by weaving together materials and stories from diverse cultures
6:40-7:00 PM
Wood, Ceramics, and Memory: Shaping Heritage Through Material and Culture
Speakers | Hamza Kadiri, Majdulin Nasrallah, Bouchra Boudoua, Reema Abu Hassan, Amine Asselman & Gwendoline Farrelly
Explore the rich intersections of material, memory, and cultural identity in this engaging discussion. Hamza brings expertise in wood and mythology, Majdulin reflects on nostalgia and displacement, Reema & Bouchra share their mastery of ceramics, and Amine highlights the Moroccan Zellige tradition.
Together, they will reveal how heritage is shaped through personal stories and collective traditions, carving and molding meaning into their designs.