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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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You're Invited: A Celebration with Atlast éditions x ARK
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Nørre Farimagsgade 63, 1360 Indre By, Denmark
ARK, Nørre Farimagsgade 63, 1360 Indre By, Denmark
Start
9:30
End
11:30
19 Jun
WDC 2026 x SJR
TALK Shifting Objects – Shifting Values
Address
Hamborg Plads 2, 2150 Copenhagen
Start
14:00
End
15:00
19 Jun
Designmuseum Danmark
Collaborating for Longevity: Extending the Life of Furniture
Address
Bredgade 68, 1260 Copenhagen
Start
14:00
End
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HOUE
DJ – Lounge music and local crafted bear
Address
Århusgade 131, 2150 Nordhavn
Start
16:00
End
17:00
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SAVO
Savo's guided breakfast session
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Odd Fellow Palace, Bredgade 28, 1260 Copenhagen
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10:00
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Address
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