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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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Posten 6, 1577 Copenhagen
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Ofelia Plads, Kvæsthusbroen, 1250 Copenhagen
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18:00
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22:00
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Opening Breakfast + Panel
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Nyhavn 26, 1051 Copenhagen
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10:00
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12:00
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Join us at Galleri Sonja for a Tea Break
Address
Niels Hemmingsens Gade 8—10, 1153 Copenhagen
Start
12:00
End
14:00
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FANZI
Designer Walks: Inside FANZI’s “Welcome. Slow Down.”
Address
Posten 6, 1577 Copenhagen
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KINTO
Cold brew tea tasting with io いほ at studio x kitchen
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studio x kitchen, Dronningens Tværgade 52, 1302 Copenhagen
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15:00
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16:30
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Nuura
Breathwork & Refreshments
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Frederiksgade 14, 2nd Floor, 1265 Copenhagen
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9:00
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BAUX
Guided Tours
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Papirøen 5, 1436 Copenhagen
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