MAKE launches the second year of a professional programme for aspiring designers
Due to the success of the first programme in 2021-2022, MAKE in collaboration with the American University of Sharjah launches its second intake which is due to commence 26 August 2022. MAKE invites all those with an ambition to become a furniture designer to take part in this unique professional programme, taking place at the MAKE workshop based in Al Zeina, Abu Dhabi this year. Running from September 2022 – December 2022 the Athath Fellowship is a professional 16-week course aimed at training those that already have a keen interest in furniture design but are looking to expand their expertise and progress their skillset into launching a business model.
The course will be led by Ammar Kalo: Furniture Designer, Architect, Associate Professor at the American University of Sharjah and winner of the silver award at the 2015 Milan Design Week. Kalo will take the Fellows through the history of furniture design, production, and prototyping and ultimately a presentation of their final piece. Guest lecturers and speakers will contribute including those with critically acclaimed Design House Fritz Hansen in Denmark. All the practical skill training will be delivered in the studio with the MAKE team.
“This programme is focused on developing design and fabrications skills while also looking at the business side of things and how to effectively launch a design start-up: which is a gap in the current market.” Ammar Kalo
The 16-week course will be broken down into 3 phases and offers those that participate the chance to develop a concept, create a prototype, explore the areas of production and develop a final business model to launch a new career. This is an intensive and hands-on programme with the majority of the course requiring full in-person attendance at MAKE with a percentage of the theoretical modules being delivered online.
Key outcomes:
· Developing, designing, and fabricating one key piece of furniture with the goal of it being produced in multiples.
· Training in material sourcing and learning new technical skills including digital and manual.
· Business and entrepreneurial skills on how to launch and grow a brand and bring the product to market.
· Becoming a well-rounded designer and entrepreneur with the skill set to move on from the course and start a business in the local area and the confidence in your brand creation and how to pitch it to clients.
Applications are now open, deadline 22 July 2022 midnight GST
The programme starts 26 August 2022 and concludes 17 December 2022 with a showcase planned for January 2023.
Programme total cost is AED 9,950
For further information visit the website: www.athathfellowship.ae
You will require a portfolio of creative works to apply. The programme is taught in English.
