Brilliant Beirut: A one of a kind chronological journey that sheds light on the milestones of Beirut’s design history right through to today. From the flourishing years of the1950s and the maturing era of the 1960s and 1970s, all the way through the civil war of the 1980s, to the restoring phase of the 1990s and 2000s. This lecture pinpoints key moments, pivotal designers and great achievements that built the city’s reputation through its progressive design scene, from design education, to architecture and interior, product and graphic design.