bahraini-danish, a creative trio, was among the four winners of the 2026 Design Doha Prize announced by Design Doha during an awards ceremony at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), concluding the three-day opening programme.
The winners were selected across four categories – Craft, Product Design, Furniture Design and Emerging Talent – with bahraini-danish consisting of Batool Alshaikh, Maitham AlMubarak and Christian Vennerstrøm, based in the Kingdom, triumphing in the Craft category.
Their project – titled: Mesh! – is crafted from reclaimed Cape teak wood that reinterprets traditional Bahraini woodworking and weaving techniques through interlocking wooden modules, creating a versatile piece that can function as a screen, room divider or freestanding element.
Of the other three categories, the Product and Furniture Design awards were won by a Lebanese studio and artist, respectively, while the Emerging Artist award went to an Iranian artist
Selected from more than 550 applications from across the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) and its diasporas, the four winners were recognised for their outstanding contributions to contemporary design and their innovative approaches to craftsmanship, materials and creative production.
The Prize is chaired by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums. The winners were selected by a 24-member international jury headed by India Mahdavi.
The Prize provides winners with opportunities to develop their work and build connections with international design institutions and commercial partners. The four winners will receive a combined financial award of QR800,000 (approximately USD220,000), alongside a two-week mentorship programme at the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein, Germany, and one year of studio space at Liwan Design Studios and Labs in Doha.
Additional support includes retail opportunities through Liberty London at Liberty Home Msheireb in Doha, as well as logistical assistance and business mentorship from DHL.
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