Kolding School of Design

Kolding School of Design
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The world needs change—more sustainability, stronger communities, and a better life for all. That’s why design isn’t just about creating something new; it’s also about improving what we already have, making it more beautiful, functional, playful, and appealing. It’s about listening to people’s needs and involving them in creating the solutions of the future. At Kolding School of Design, creative people from all over the world come together to do just that—through craftsmanship, artistic expression, and research. The teaching is based on practical experience, the latest knowledge, and close collaboration with the outside world.

THIS IS KOLDING SCHOOL OF DESIGN — How do you transform talent into designers, materials into innovation, questions into solutions, and playfulness into insights? This exhibition offers a unique insight into the design process, showcasing how students, researchers, and educators develop their understanding of materials and storytelling skills. Experience how they push tools to the limit, invent new techniques, and play their way to solutions. The scenography and interior all come from the recently renovated school, where tomorrow’s designers are shaped. Each object in the exhibition is the result of experimentation, collaboration, and a deep understanding of materials — from bachelor’s to PhD. Visit Kolding School of Design at 3daysofdesign.

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MOTARASU crafts design objects within lighting, furniture and interior that unites the clean, functional elegance of Danish design with the poetic beauty and refined simplicity of Japanese aesthetics to bring joy. Dedicated to creating timeless, sustainable pieces that evoke tranquillity and harmony, transforming everyday spaces into serene environments. By blending the best of both cultures, MOTARASU aspires to induce mindful living, elevate interiors with pure forms and natural materials, and infuse them with a quiet, understated elegance that speaks to the soul. During 3daysofdesign MOTARASU will launch new editions of the ENSO pendant by Lars Vejen, and the CHO lamp series by Ernst & Jensen.
MOTARASU
February 14, 2022
Accessories
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Part of 2022
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Visitors to this year’s 3daysofdesign are invited to Petra, a new boutique hotel reimagined by &Tradition. In collaboration with Copenhagen Design Hotels, the original Kay Fisker building from 1943 has been carefully restored, preserving original details, and blending them with &Tradition's contemporary and classic pieces. A home away from home to dine, drink and stay, Petra warmly welcomes seasoned design lovers, friends, and curious newcomers to discover the charm and distinctive personality of Petra.
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TABLEAU & Edition Solenne
November 8, 2023
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The most exciting furniture brand to come out of Scandinavia in a generation, according to Architectural Digest. Hem, an independent design brand and platform celebrated for its imaginative designs of obsessive quality, stands as a beacon of progressive thinking. With a dedicated mission to craft pieces destined for the auction houses of tomorrow, they place utmost importance on the enduring legacy of iconic design and unmatched quality, ensuring their creations last a lifetime and beyond. Hem collaborates with vanguard designers and renowned European manufacturers to bring truly unique furnishings to those who won’t compromise on design, quality, or sustainability.
Hem
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Warm Nordic
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Quality requirements for high-end furniture makes Eikund both sustainable and viable; They would rather produce furniture designed to last, than something short lived. Every single product from them can be described as Nordic modernism at its best!  

Visit them to see their new products in a mix with the current lineup.
Eikund
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Fora Form
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