Inspiration and Innovation Design Trends (IIDT 2025)

Fueling Design Vibes

The 2^nd International Conference (IIDT 2025)

IIDT Programme

This year, Ahlia University is organizing the 2^nd conference in interior design, with the theme of “Inspiration and Innovation Design Trends”.

The hybrid event will be held from January 27-28, 2025, with the ﬁrst day being physical and featuring scientiﬁc content from leading experts followed by a hybrid second day dedicated to a virtual participation of scientiﬁc content and series of practical workshops for students and young professionals.

The conference will oﬀer a valuable platform for networking and integrating with both professional and academic communities. Renowned experts will be featured as keynote speakers. It is anticipated that the event will attract around 100 participants, including academics, professionals, young practitioners, and students in the ﬁeld of architecture and interior design from Bahrain and beyond. This event aims to encourage critical thinking, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and inspire innovation in the ﬁeld of interior design.

The IIDT 2025 conference aims to bring together leading academics, researchers, students, and experts from the industry to share their experiences and research ﬁndings on a variety of topics in Architecture and design such as:

The two-day conference aims to create a platform for practitioners from diverse ﬁelds who can collaborate to facilitate sustainable innovation through exchanging ideas, analyses, and best practices.

On the first day the conference will oﬀer a series of physical informative sessions and discussion related to design. On the second day, during the morning, a set of virtual presentations will be held via Microsoft teams, followed by a series of physical workshops related to design communication skills, materials and colors that will be hosted at Ahlia University campus.

The audience will beneﬁt from hybrid conference research sessions and practical workshops, discussing special topics in design and learning essential skills that are important for young designers and design students.

Dear Colleagues/ Students/ Scholars / Industry Representatives

On behalf of Ahlia University, Bahrain – the host institution, in collaboration with Woxsen University, India it is indeed an honour and privilege to invite you to the 2nd International Conference in Interior Design and Architecture, with the theme of Inspiration and Innovation Design Trends [IIDT 2025] .

IIDT25 will be scheduled from January 27th – 28th 2025. The first day will feature in-person scientific presentations from leading experts, while the second day will offer hybrid participation, including virtual scientific content and a series of practical workshops for students and young professionals.

We look forward to your active participation. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please feel free to reach out.

Let me welcome all of you to IIDT 2025!

Sincerely yours,

Dr. May Al Saffar

Integrating social, cultural, and environmental sustainability in building transformations.
Addressing memory and identity issues in adaptive reuse projects.
Incorporating new materiality into existing spaces through design interventions.
Integrating cultural heritage into interior architecture education.

Specialized interior design topics such as exhibition, retail, and healthcare design
Interdisciplinary nature of interior design, encompassing connections to art, product design, graphic design, fashion, photography, cinema, literature, and philosophy
Educational tools and tactics for interior architecture and design pedagogy
Exploring the relationship between the body, behavior, and space, including environmental psychology, perception of interior spaces, design for aging, and queer design perspectives

Sustainable interior design strategies, focusing on healthier and safer interior spaces, as well as green building technologies.
Indoor comfort considerations, including natural lighting, artificial lighting, acoustics, thermal comfort, and occupant wellbeing.
Passive interior design systems, building components, systems, and finishing materials.
The integration of artificial intelligence in interior design applications.

Delivered by	Eng. Masooma Groof
Partner	M Square
When	Day: Tuesday Date: 28^th January 2025 Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Where	M Square Home Store, Al Mussala
Capacity	15 – 20 students
About the workshop (Extended)	In this workshop, engineer Masooma Groof will present her vision on how to build a strong design identity that distinguishes your projects and achieves a balance between local needs and international standards. It will also address the importance of furniture as an integral part of design identity, and how furniture design can be an influential element in creating a distinctive design brand that qualifies you to expand beyond the borders of Bahrain. In the world of interior design, design identity is not just choosing colors or coordinating shapes, but rather an integrated vision that reflects the designer’s style and philosophy and adds unique value to each project. This identity not only affects the success of design projects, but also extends to all associated elements, such as furniture design, which plays a pivotal role in completing the design image.
Expected outcomes	Understanding design identity: its role in highlighting the designer and achieving distinction in the market. Integrating furniture into the design identity: How to design or choose furniture that reflects your design vision. Strategies for global expansion: How an integrated design identity can be an effective tool for expansion into international markets. Strengthen the connection between interior design and furniture: Develop comprehensive designs that reflect your identity and meet customer needs
Topics	The concept of design identity in interior design: • Defining the design identity and its importance in highlighting the designer’s personality. • How the design identity affects all elements of the project, including furniture. The role of furniture in achieving an integrated design identity: • Design furniture to suit local culture and global identity. • Selection of furniture to enhance the design identity in each project.

Title	Photographic Scene Perusal and Accompanying Techniques
Delivered by	Dr. Fareed Al Bayat
Language	Arabic
Partner	Nikon
When	Day: Tuesday Date: 28^th January 2025 Time: 12:00 – 13:30
Where	Ahlia University, Theatre
Capacity	25 – 30 students
Short Summary	Visual culture is the basis of the photography process. The scene is concerned with a part of that perspective that is seen directly by observing the eye through the camera lens, and visualization or imagination is a key component in the success of the photograph; This is through: looking at the photographic scene and analysing it and then forming the photograph. One of the most important components of photography is the possibility of transforming part of a regular landscape into a distinctive shot, and the success of the image depends on highlighting the meaning for which the image is portrayed, achieved through the depth and culture of the photographer and his own ability to control the affecting accompanying techniques in the image.
Expected outcomes	To gain better knowledge about basics of photography To read and interpret the photographic scene.

Title	Creative Mosaics: Building Art Through Pieces
Delivered by	Dr. Hasan Saeed
Partner	Ahlia University
When	Day: Tuesday Date: 28^th January 2025 Time: 12:30 – 14:30
Capacity	15 – 20 students
Short Summary	The “Creative Mosaics: Building Art Through Pieces” workshop invites participants to explore the art of mosaic creation. Over 2 hours, attendees will learn about various techniques, materials, and design principles to craft unique mosaic pieces. The workshop emphasizes creativity and self-expression, allowing participants to transform ordinary materials into stunning artworks. Guided by experienced instructor, Dr. Hasan Saeed, participants will gain hands-on experience in cutting, arranging, and adhering tiles and other materials. By the end, each artist will leave with their own completed mosaic project, along with the skills and inspiration to continue their mosaic journey at home.
Materials Provided	– Mosaic tiles (glass, ceramic, stone) – Safety gear (gloves, goggles) – Work surfaces and cleanup materials.
Participants to Bring	– Apron or old clothes – Sketchbook and pencil for design ideas – Any personal materials they wish to incorporate such as frame, mirror, …. etc. -Tools (cutters, adhesives, grouts).
Available for purchase (BD 5)	-Mosaic Tile Nipper -Mosaic Glass Cutter (Wheeled) -Grouting Sponge With Microfiber Hazing Surface -Economy Artist Palette Knife 5-Piece Set
Expected Outcomes	– Participants will leave with a completed mosaic piece. – Gain confidence in mosaic techniques and design skills. – Foster creativity and appreciation for this ancient art form.

The IIDT 2025 conference will consider high-quality papers that undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by at least two independent reviewers.

The conference welcomes submissions that demonstrate clear signiﬁcance, originality, and contributions to academic literature and industry.

An Abstract of 300 words (Font size: 12, line-spacing: 1.5, Font: Times New Roman, PDF document only) should be submitted using the form below. Click Here to find the Abstract Template. Click Here to download PowerPoint template.

To ensure your paper’s inclusion in the final program, please note that at least one of the authors must register for the conference. You can find registration fees, deadlines, and further details below. Please check the conference registration link to complete your registration.

Note:

Important Dates
Event	Date
Abstract submission deadline	~~05 December 2024~~ Extended to 08 December 2024
Acceptance notification	19 December 2024
Registration deadline	26 December 2024
Presentation Submission	19 January 2025
Conference Date	27 - 28 January 2025

Attendees

Academic / Industry

Students

Workshops

Attendees

Participation Type	Fees	Description
In Person – All	$50 / BD 18.9	Access to all Day 1 conference sessions, entertainment, and social networking.
In Person – Students	$40 / BD 15.0	Access to all Day 1 conference sessions, entertainment, and social networking.
Virtual – All	Free	Access to all Day 2 conference sessions.

Academic / Industry

Participation Type	Fees	Description
In Person – All	$140 / BD 52.75	Access to all Day 1 conference sessions, presentation slot, entertainment, social networking, and feature in abstract book.
In Person – PhD Candidates	$120 / BD 45.24	Access to all Day 1 conference sessions, presentation slot, entertainment, social networking, and feature in abstract book.
Virtual – All	$90 / BD 33.93	Access to all Day 2 conference sessions, presentation slot, and feature in abstract book.
Virtual – PhD Candidates	$70 / BD 26.39	Access to all Day 2 conference sessions, presentation slot, and feature in abstract book.
Virtual – Partners	$50 / BD 18.9	Access to all Day 2 conference sessions, presentation slot, and feature in abstract book.

Students

Participation Type	Fees	Description
Virtual – BSc. and MSc. from Bahrain and GCC	Free	Access to all Day 2 conference sessions, presentation slot, and feature in abstract book.
Virtual – BSc. and MSc. from Woxsen University	$25 / BD 9.43	Access to all Day 2 conference sessions, presentation slot, and feature in abstract book.

Workshops

Details	Fees	Description
Workshop 1	Free	Interior Design Identity and Globalization by MSquare Home Store.
Workshop 2	Free	Photographic Scene Perusal and Accompanying Techniques by Nikon.
Workshop 3	$13.26 / BD 5	Creative Mosaics: Building Art Through Pieces by Bahrain Contemporary Art Association.

Conference Fees Table

Attendee
Participation type	Fee	Details
Attendees Physical	$50	All conference participants as attendees must pay the conference registration fee.
Academic / Industry
Participation type	Fee	Details
Presenter Physical	$140	All conference participants must pay the conference registration fee. For each paper, at least one author must attend.
Presenter Virtual	$90	All conference participants must pay the conference registration fee. For each paper, at least one author must attend.
Students
Participation type	Fee	Details
Presenter Virtual	FREE	All Students are welcome to participants for free. Registration is required
Workshop Physical	FREE	All Students are welcome to participants for free. Registration is required. (Limited seats available) Note: The third workshop is paid.