Dhahran: The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) launched the program for the eighth annual Tanween, its flagship design event, taking place from November 17 to 22 under the theme 'Design the Unspoken.' This year, Tanween explores how design can respond to needs that are not yet expressed.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Tanween 2025 presents over eight international and hosted exhibitions, the Tanween Majlis with more than 20 speakers, three 'Day with an Expert' sessions, seven hands-on workshops, four walk-in activities, and the Tanween Design Market as part of a wider program that also includes the Tanween Challenges and interactive experiences. The program brings together leading voices from across the global design community to explore new ideas, spark collaboration, and deliver real-world impact through workshops, talks, and design challenges.
The exhibition lineup includes The Exo-Cortex, an immersive experience by French artist J©r©myOury; Shared Oasis: Design That Listens, co-curated with Ithra's creative partner Isola; Terminal G, presented in collaboration with carpet specialists IwanMaktabi and designed by BrickLab; Mujassam Watan, hosted by the Alfozan Social Foundation; Habitat Unspoken by Rizo Masr, a risograph printing and 'zine-making exhibition; Designed in Saudi, presented by the Architecture and Design Commission at the Ministry of Culture; From the Lab, a materials-focused showcase highlighting experimental design research; and Baseqat: The Palm Tree Exhibition, celebrating Saudi palm weaving traditions and contemporary interpretations of Khoos craftsmanship. Ithra Museum's ongoing exhibitions also form part of the wider design experience.