De51gn is a Dubai-based ezine by Shweta Parida and a team of underground experts, that brings you the must-know in contemporary design, art, architecture and cutting-edge fashion from the Middle East and elsewhere in the world. We hope to bring you the latest updates about events and newsmakers at a frequency that can’t be matched by any print version, though we love magazines, so much so that we refuse to part with them even when they are no longer relevant.

Controversy, propaganda and gimmick is not our style, though you might say that all three are integral part of art, design and architecture. We do not claim to be the world’s most widely read blog, neither do we want to bask in any other form of pomposity. At de51gn, our only aim is to bring you facts, in-depth analysis and unbiased opinions without compromising on our integrity. However, we are also trying to have fun while working our socks off and scouring the globe for newsworthy items. So, humour is a very essential part of our lives and we hope to share it with our readers.

If you would like to tip us off about the latest in product/fashion/interior/visual design, architecture or art, send in your snippet (in English only) and images to shweta.parida@vunite.com

And if you would like to contribute, we’re more than happy to provide you with a byline for your masterpiece. Please note that we only live on love, laughter and fresh air and sometimes a bit of caffeine, so do not send us any invoices for your services. Do remember, that there’s no buzz like seeing your work published. Agreed it will not make you an overnight celebrity, but this might just be the start of something big. We hope to hear from you.

Enjoy reading and share your comments, but please do respect our intellectual property rights and do not plagiarise our content. If you would like to reproduce any of the stories in full or part, please contact us on the email above and we’ll work out something.