Design Institute Amman in March 2017

Her Majesty Queen Rania on Monday visited the Design Institute Amman (DIA) in support of Jordan’s design industry and met with designers enrolled in its courses and workshops. The Queen was welcomed by the Founding Director of the institute, Randa Jabaji, who gave her a tour of some of the facility’s workshops and classrooms, according to a statement from Her Majesty’s office. Queen Rania participated in a discussion with 16 designers, moderated by Jabaji and Amman Design Week co-director Abeer Seikaly. The debate focused on the status of design education in Jordan, the need to increase awareness about the sector and collaboration between the DIA and the Amman Design Week team.  Her Majesty’s first stop was the institute’s Jewellery Lab, a space dedicated to classes and workshops on the art of jewellery making and design, she also met with students from the institute’s graphic design classroom, where the introductory-level graphic design programme is taught and participated in a discussion with students regarding their interest in fashion design and the expansion of their creativity through the programme.  The Design Institute Amman was established in 2012 with the aim of enhancing the skills of design professionals and the performance of regional firms through design education. It also works to foster professional connections with internationally renowned designers and design institutes. Courses offered by the institute cater to both working professionals and novice design enthusiasts looking to develop their skills and seek different career options.