DESIGN DOHA DIRECTORY

El Zein’s work grows from an intuitive and personal approach, where narrative, craftsmanship, and materiality guide the creation of each piece. Her sculptures invite a sense of engagement, emotion, and connection.

Abdulrahman Al Muftah is an accomplished interdisciplinary artist, entrepreneur, and designer, dedicated to preserving cultural heritage and tradition through creative endeavors.

Louis Barthélemy is a multidisciplinary artist and designer based between Marrakech, Cairo and Paris. At the core of his practice is a deep commitment to the preservation and revival of traditional crafts that are threatened by globalization. Barthélemy not only collaborates with artisans around the world but helps to make their work known, safeguard their livelihoods, and pass on their precious expertise.w

Richard Yasmine is a Lebanese interior architect and product designer, who recently pursued a new master’s degree in Art Criticism and Curating. Deeply rooted in Beirut, his hometown serves as both a muse and a mirror for his work, reflecting its vibrant contradictions, emotional layers, and resilient spirit.

Nada Rizk is a Lebanese-Finnish multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Beirut. Working primarily with natural, earthy materials—particularly clay, marble, and bronze—she combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design approaches.

Kawther Alsaffar is a Kuwait-based product designer and the founder of Studio Saffar which she established in 2014. The studio produces sand-cast artworks rooted in traditional craftsmanship, focusing on developing crafts that challenge the generic definition of luxury, while promoting the local fabric.

Sama El Saket is a Jordanian architect and ceramicist. She explores new applications for local materials and crafts in architecture while documenting traditional techniques historically practiced in Jordan.