Become an in5/DDFC Member

The in5/DDFC Membership is a platform for students, designers, entrepreneurs & industry professionals looking to learn, connect, grow and establish themselves in the UAE.

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The COLLECTOR

A unique space dedicated exclusively to present collections of emerging designers in partnership with Robinsons department store.

Raising Talents: Emerging Designers Competition

The competition is to design a print collection inspired by the UAE/Arabian gulf region for a limited edition, coordinating homeware collection of textiles and tableware.

Meet the Community

DDFC and in5 supports all design, tech and media disciplines and encourages students, professionals and entrepreneurs from all fields to apply for in5/DDFC Membership – from motion graphics and illustration to haute couture and architecture to robotics and app development.

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We Are DDFC

As the entity promoting, supporting and nurturing Dubai’s design community, we’re building a sustainable future for talent in the UAE and the wider region through diverse programming, initiatives and events.

DDFC offers services for the design, tech and media industries and its members at all stages for their professional careers, including students, designers and Entrepreneurs & Industry Professionals.

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Become an in5/DDFC Member

In5/DDFC Membership is a platform that gives designers, entrepreneurs and professionals of all design, tech and media disciplines and career levels access to a comprehensive suite of benefits for promotion, talent development, business support in addition to workspace, facilities and equipment, from advisement and internship programs structured to enhance your opportunities, to personalized one-on-one mentorships and greater exposure to industry pioneers, professional workshops and training sessions to hone your skills and check in with best practice, which provides your with legal, business and financial advisory, local & international showcasing opportunities, competitions and workspace, facilities & equipment.

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“Design creates culture. Culture creates value. Values determine the future.” Robert L. Peters

Industry Segments

in5/DDFC membership supports the design, tech and media industries, these industries cover a multitude of fields, professions and areas of research.

Design
Tech
Media

Industry Segments

Design Industry

Design covers a multitude of fields, professions and areas of research. in5/DDFC supports the entire design industry and encourages students and professionals from all fields to be a part of in5/DDFC. We oversee, support, promote and drive initiatives related to 5 key design segments.

Architecture
Fashion  Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Product Design

Tech Industry

Tech includes individuals and businesses engaged in the design, development, and support of computer operating systems and applications, such as web and app development, programming, video games, virtual and augmented reality and innovative technologies in all fields from science to manufacturing.

Computer Operating Systems and Applications
Computer Programming
Web development
Video Games
Artificial Intelligence
Data Analytics and Security
Management Information Systems
Engineering
Innovation

Media Industry

Media at its broader definition encompasses all communication channels, including digital, printing analog and social media.

Media professionals use their creative and technological skills to develop content to influence, educate, promote and inform targeted groups of customers or larger audiences. Using their technical and creative skills, these professionals are responsible for the content and technical production of magazines and newspapers, radio, movies, TV shows, podcasts, vlogs, news, music, books and more.

Advertising and Communication
Journalism
Radio and TV Broadcasting
Video and Film production
Music
Animation
New media