Work with us

DESIGNEAST can deliver creative concepts, curated exhibitions, strong regional talent and an informed, engaged audience, as well as the knowledge, expertise and passion to offer qualitative advice on art, design and craft initiatives globally, with a distinct advantage in the Middle East, India and the wider Global South. 

  • Our creative reach allows for timely identification of talent, selection of works and overall concept curation with comparative ease
  • Our experience at creating and delivering high quality design, craft and art events with strong commercial and marketing ROI is clearly evidenced
  • We know our audience, our connections go beyond contacts to relationships built through credibility and trust
  • We are a knowledgeable, experienced and passionate team based in London and Dubai

DESIGNEAST can create small to large scale design events that include:

  • Concept ideation
  • Brand and content development
  • Audience development and outreach
  • Connection and curation of designers, artists and collectives
  • Space planning and experience design
  • Buyer engagement and networking
  • Activation, social media and marketing

 

Our creative reach allows for timely identification of talent, selection of works and overall concept curation with comparative ease

Our experience at creating and delivering high quality design, craft and art events with strong commercial and marketing ROI is clearly evidenced

We know our audience, our connections go beyond contacts to relationships built through credibility and trust

We are a knowledgeable, experienced and passionate team based in London and Dubai

DESIGNEAST teams in London and Dubai are experienced at working seamlessly with in-house teams for:

  • Creative consulting on art, design and craft initiatives
  • Exhibition curation and advisory
  • Event strategy
  • Programming, hosting
  • Talent outreach, liaison and management
  • Talent mentoring, commercial and content development
  • Press, marketing and social strategy
  • Audience engagement and activation

 

CONTACT rue@ruekothari.com for enquiries

 

  • Editorial

    Current columnist, seasoned editor and publishing brand builder, with expertise in design, art, craft, materiality and sustainability

  • Advocacy

    Spokesperson, ambassador and advocate of sustainable design initiatives, design brands and art and craft practitioners

  • Advisor

    Experienced strategist in Creative Industries, with a focus on Middle East, India and Africa. Helping international brands to enter new markets effectively