DCAD Pottery & Ceramics Residency Program
The DCAD Pottery & Ceramics Residency is a heritage-focused design initiative offering technical training, mentorship, and creative development.
This six-month residency bridges Emirati ceramic heritage and European porcelain traditions, supported by a cultural partnership with Ginori 1735.
Partner Profile
Ginori 1735 is a globally renowned Italian porcelain brand rooted in centuries-old craftsmanship and design innovation. Founded in 1735 and based in Florence, Ginori 1735 is known for its fusion of art and life across tableware, home décor, and lifestyle collections.
Through this partnership, Ginori 1735 will contribute expertise in design mentorship and cultural storytelling, including a masterclass facilitated by its team and a residency opportunity for top program participants.
Tiffany & Co. Design Residency Program
As part of its mission to establish Abu Dhabi as a global destination for design and creativity, DCAD continues to expand its multidisciplinary residency portfolio through strategic international partnerships. The Tiffany & Co. Design Residency introduces jewelry and watch design as powerful creative disciplines where craftsmanship, innovation, material exploration and cultural storytelling converge to shape contemporary design.
Developed in collaboration with Tiffany & Co., the residency will nurture a new generation of designers by combining the richness of Emirati culture, architecture and artistic heritage with the House's nearly two centuries of design innovation and creative excellence. Participants will explore the conceptual, creative and technical foundations of jewelry and watch design while developing their own design language through experimentation, research and material exploration.
The program reflects DCAD's commitment to building a sustainable design ecosystem by connecting local talent with world-leading creative institutions. Through mentorship, workshops and an immersive educational journey led by Tiffany & Co., participants will gain the design thinking, technical knowledge and creative methodology required to transform ideas into contemporary jewelry and watch concepts.
