Dezeen has partnered with German appliance brand Gaggenau to host a talk during Dubai Design Week 2025 at the company's showroom.

Moderated by Dezeen's editorial director Max Fraser, the talk welcomes Deond founder Ross Lovegrove, Roar founder Pallavi Dean and VSHD Design founder Rania Hamed.

The speakers will explore embracing material and technological innovations and designing opportunities in Dubai.

The talk begins at 5:00pm.

Breaking the mould: designers shifting the status quo takes place from 4:30pm to 7:00pm on 4 November 2025 at Gaggenau showroom, Happiness Street, City Walk Building 10, Dubai, Dubai, UAE.