Disarming Design

   Disarming Design from Palestine (DDFP) is a thought-provoking design label for the presentation and development of contemporary design from Palestine. Their main premise is to empower local producers and artisans by building and nurturing collaborations with designers and artists. The products vary from ceramics to toys and from fashion to household items. Each of the designs evokes alternative narratives about life in Palestine as it is today, emphasising that Palestine is rich with stories of perseverance, hope, and dignity.

   “Disarming Design believes that design practices function as an instrument for social change, emancipation and self-empowerment. Through the act of design, Palestinian and international practitioners engage in complex politicized realities and empower design as a way to resist oppression.  To that end, they design their activities to be community focused and invest in  academic and vocational support for designers and artisans. Students and practitioners can learn from professional designers and specialists using peer-to-peer education methodologies. These small-scale courses focus on the local community to empower people with design skills and thinking.”