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 already is there, making it more beautiful, functional, playful, and appealing. It’s about listening to people’s needs and involving them in creating future solutions. 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 exhibition brings together a new generation of designers working across education, research, and collaboration. In a world shaped by overproduction and climate change, they shift from more to meaningful—focusing on lasting value over surface. Grounded in real needs, materials, and questions, their projects show how design can contribute to society and industry—offering thoughtful responses rather than fixed answers. Moving between solutions and open explorations, they are shaped by curiosity, care, and responsibility. Look closer. Ask questions. Be present. This is where change begins.

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Introducing MAS, a woodworking furniture brand born from a dialogue with various woods spread across Japan. By exploring new methods and expressions without being bound by established rules, the company brings valuable products with a universal appeal to the world. Through its shared design language, MAS embraces the inherent charm of its chosen material, crafting practical forms that harmonize with various environments. With an understated, functional, and inclusive elegance, MAS furniture embodies contemporary utility and aesthetics, creating beautiful landscapes intertwined with people's lives.
MAS
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MANO design studio is a Seoul–based studio founded in 2016 by Bo Ah Kim. With a background in interior design in Korea and further studies in Product Design in Milan, Kim develops work at the intersection of traditional Korean craft and contemporary design. Her practice focuses on lighting and objects made from Hanji—traditional Korean paper hand–pressed from mulberry bark. Each piece is made by hand: cutting, folding, and stitching to draw out the quiet dialogue between light and material. At the heart of her work is the act of stitching itself. Each stitch is not decorative, but a record—of time, attention, and the steady rhythm of the hand. The work holds what cannot be seen: the duration and care inscribed into every mark.
MANO design studio
January 28, 2026
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A–POC, the acronym of 'A Piece Of Cloth', is the name of the integrated design and manufacturing system first introduced in Paris by Issey Miyake in 1998. A–POC revolutionised the process of clothes–making with its innovative concept of a streamlined, all–in–one operation, in which all the parts of the clothing are pre–woven into a single piece of cloth. Launched in 2021, A–POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE aims to realise the infinite potential of the A–POC system with society in mind—hence the name 'ABLE'. The brand’s designer Yoshiyuki Miyamae and his team of engineers value the dialogue between creator and wearer, as they engage with different professions and industries to further explore new possibilities in design and making.
A–POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE
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What began over 20 years ago as a spontaneous experiment in Tom Rossau’s Copenhagen workshop has evolved into a distinctive design philosophy. While shaping wooden slats into a cylindrical form, Tom discovered the expressive potential of light, material, and form, and a new chapter in Danish lighting design was born. Today, the collection has grown to include a wide range of materials and styles, yet the brand remains rooted in curiosity, craftsmanship, and sculptural design. Each lamp is still meticulously designed and handcrafted in Copenhagen, with a strong focus on quality and responsible production, bringing Danish design to interiors around the world.
Tom Rossau
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Fantoni Group specialises in the manufacture of office furniture, partition walls, sound–absorbent systems, MDF, chipboard and laminates. With the support of the Groups’ network of companies, which work synergistically for the integrated development of its products, Fantoni performs all stages of the production process in–house and, thanks to its eight hydroelectric power plants, five cogeneration plants and two photovoltaic systems, it contributes significantly to its own energy requirements and implements a system designed to constantly improve its performance. Having received the Compasso d’Oro award for lifetime achievement in 1998 from ADI, Fantoni Group has become a reference point due to the intense activity of its Research Centre.
FANTONI
February 9, 2026
Dynaudio’s design originality lies in the way engineering becomes a form of craftsmanship. Not something to be displayed, but something to be felt through sound as part of everyday living. Sound is approached as a material in its own right, shaped with the same care, discipline, and intention as wood, metal, or textile within an interior environment. Rooted in Scandinavian engineering, precision and restraint guide every decision, allowing material, structure, and performance to evolve together. By developing core acoustic components in-house, sound is refined to feel balanced, natural, and calm rather than exaggerated or forced. This commitment to control, longevity, and quiet performance defines what we call Scandinavian Engineering.
Dynaudio
May 7, 2024
TreCe is one of the leading Nordic suppliers of storage and recycling furniture. The company has reached this position through continuous development and innovation. With more than forty years of experience, TreCe has built extensive knowledge in close collaboration with its customers, learning over time what truly works. This experience, combined with a strong drive for innovation, enables TreCe to continuously develop smart, functional design solutions.
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Founded in 2005, Mutina has built its identity through collaborations with some of the most influential designers of our time, redefining ceramics as a medium of research and expression. By merging artisanal knowledge with contemporary experimentation, the company challenges conventional production logics and explores new spatial and material languages, creating timeless collections that move beyond decoration into architecture and art. Every initiative is the result of a harmonious collaboration with Michael Anastassiades, Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Nathalie Du Pasquier, Konstantin Grcic, Hella Jongerius, OEO Studio, Raw Edges, Inga Sempé, Patricia Urquiola, Vincent Van Duysen, and Tokujin Yoshioka.
MUTINA
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