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Proof of Concept is a dynamic exhibition platform exploring the intricate and captivating processes behind design. Showcasing work from a collective of multidisciplinary studios, it highlights self–initiated projects, products that never reached the market, and designs already in circulation. By shedding light on the extensive development process, the exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the evolution of a product—revealing the ideas, challenges, and creativity that shape its journey.

Proof of Concept — Connect is an exhibition that explores how materials, processes, construction and craftsmanship shape our relationship with everyday objects. Designers are invited to consider the role of tactile experiences, traditional techniques, and innovation in forging deeper connections between makers, users, and the spaces we inhabit. Through this exploration, the exhibition celebrates the tangible bonds that bring design to life.

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Studio Retreat breakfast
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Esplanaden 8B, 1263 Copenhagen
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9:00
End
11:00
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Book launch: "Boris Berlin - Dialogues on Form"
Address
Bredgade 69A, 1260 Copenhagen
Start
14:00
End
15:00
18 Jun
Carpe Diem Beds
New Arrivals & Midsummer Vibes with DJ Jan Brandi
Address
Ny Østergade 7, 1101 Copenhagen
Start
13:00
End
17:00
19 Jun
UMAGE
ICE CREAM BREAK
Address
Havnegade 29, 1058 Copenhagen
Start
14:00
End
15:00
19 Jun
ANOUR
Morning Coffee & Conversations
Address
Bredgade 28A, 1260 Copenhagen
Start
9:30
End
11:30
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The Poster Club
Brew & Browse at The Poster Club
Address
Købmagergade 55, 1st Floor, 1150 Copenhagen
Start
10:00
End
13:00
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Address
Bredgade 65, 1260 Copenhagen
Start
17:00
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Address
Pakhus 11, Dampfærgevej 2, 2100 Copenhagen
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