Space Saloon and Designers on Holiday to take a "DeSaturated" look at water scarcity using desert-based design-build workshop

Looking for a unique design-build experience this summer? Well, you're in luck because non-profit design laboratory Space Saloon has announced its third annual design-build festival, DeSaturated. Created in collaboration with design studio and campsite residency group Designers on Holiday and rural resilience group Blue Sky Center, the eight-day design festival aims to bring a one-of-a-kind immersive experience that is open to all students and young design professionals within the disciplines of art, design, and architecture.

The festival invites individuals to experience a hands-on approach to architectural research, experimentation, and prototyping. Spanning over eight days in New Cayama, California, this year's design brief focuses on water scarcity. 

According to the program's directors, Danny Wills and Gian Maria Socci, "Participants will engage directly with a diverse group of interdisciplinary...