VIA Design & Business

VIA Design & Business
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VIA Design & Business is one of the largest design and business academies in the Nordic region, with more than 1.100 students in the fashion, furniture, and lifestyle industries. With campuses in Herning and Aarhus, VIA Design & Business covers a wide range of specialisations. The intersection of design and business is a unique part of the DNA, and cross–disciplinary collaboration gives students an in–depth understanding of companies’ value chains. The main focus is to contribute to the green transition.

VIA Design & Business presents a curated exhibition featuring current students and last year’s graduates. The themes include innovation, function, material experimentation, responsible production, and, of course, form. The exhibition showcases a wide variety of what engages design students in 2025. Several of these designs have been developed in collaboration with companies. This type of collaboration is a key focus of the program.

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Lasvit is a Bohemian artisan and design house renowned for creating sublime glass and light artworks loved globally. 
Specialising in site–specific glass light installations, architectural artisanal glass, and design collections of lighting and glassware, Lasvit blends masterful craftsmanship with avant–garde design. Collaborating with some of the world’s most visionary designers, each piece bears the imprint of its maker—hand–blown, shaped, and meticulously finished by skilled glassmakers who infuse their passion into every creation. Beyond their crystal contours, Lasvit’s designs radiate energy, aiming to become timeless objects that captivate, inspire, and connect.
Lasvit
February 20, 2025
Lighting
Part of 2025
Founded in 1920 by Commander Adelino Dias Costa, Adico began its journey manufacturing iron beds. By the 1930s, the company had expanded into hospital furniture and introduced a signature line of outdoor tables and chairs—most notably, the iconic Portuguese Chair. Since the 1990s, Adico has been at the forefront of innovation, focusing on the creation of contemporary indoor and outdoor furniture. With a strong commitment to design and technology, Adico continues to stand out in both national and international markets as a symbol of quality, tradition, and modernity.
ADICO
April 9, 2025
Outdoor
Part of 2025
Founded in Denmark in 1872, Fritz Hansen plays an active role in the evolution of Danish design, shaping a legacy of craftsmanship, quality, and innovation. Throughout its history, the company has worked closely with visionary designers and architects to shape lasting designs that have stood the test of time. From Arne Jacobsen and Poul Kjærholm to contemporary talents like Cecilie Manz, Piero Lissoni, and Jaime Hayon, each collaboration contributes to an ongoing dialogue between heritage and innovation—united by a dedication to enduring design made to pass on to the next generation. Fritz Hansen’s collections span indoor and outdoor furniture, lighting, and objects brought to life in homes, workplaces, and hospitality spaces worldwide.
Fritz Hansen
January 17, 2022
Accessories
Furniture
Rug & Floor
Lighting
Part of 2022
Teixidors: when weaving is also caring. In Terrassa, 30 km from Barcelona, Teixidors weaves unique pieces of cashmere and merino wool on 19th century wooden looms. Founded in 1983, it combines excellent craftsmanship with a deep social work, in collaboration with LaFact (Factoria Social de Terrassa). Each blanket, scarf or shawl is born from the slow gesture, the care, the commitment to the craft. Their products are now sold in more than 30 countries and they have collaborated with creators such as John Pawson and Faye Toogood. Teixidors combines beauty, tradition and purpose to offer textiles that accompany, care for and transform spaces and lives. Teixidors combines beauty, craftsmanship and social commitment in each piece that comes from
TEIXIDORS
May 20, 2025
Materials
Part of 2025
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Vitra believes that environments shape thoughts and feelings, be it at home, work, or on the go. Vitra, a family business in its third generation, strives daily to enhance surroundings through the power of design. The company is committed to an environmental, cultural, and commercial mission. Environmental consciousness is embedded in every facet of Vitra’s work, evident in product development, manufacturing processes, raw material sourcing, and supply chain organisation. Vitra embraces every new insight as an opportunity for further development.
Vitra
February 8, 2022
Occhio is redefining lighting with its vision of a 'new culture of light'—enhancing people’s quality of life through exceptional design and innovation. With a holistic philosophy, award-winning design, and outstanding lighting quality, Occhio creates a seamless and intuitive experience that places people at the centre. As a European leader in lighting design, Occhio has evolved from a German design icon into an international luxury lifestyle brand, inspiring a new way to experience light.
Occhio
March 2, 2022
At Jeroen De Ruddere, the focus is on creating unique, handcrafted wooden interior objects and lamps that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional. Each piece reflects exceptional craftsmanship and a deep passion for woodworking, utilising noble materials such as high–quality oak, walnut, mahogany, and solid bronze. Jeroen De Ruddere's designs are characterised by a sleek, modern aesthetic that is timeless and minimalist. The use of genuine natural materials ensures that each piece is built to last, providing both elegance and functionality for years to come. Every item is meticulously crafted by hand, making each creation a unique work of art.
Jeroen De Ruddere
January 21, 2025
Teixidors: when weaving is also caring. In Terrassa, 30 km from Barcelona, Teixidors weaves unique pieces of cashmere and merino wool on 19th century wooden looms. Founded in 1983, it combines excellent craftsmanship with a deep social work, in collaboration with LaFact (Factoria Social de Terrassa). Each blanket, scarf or shawl is born from the slow gesture, the care, the commitment to the craft. Their products are now sold in more than 30 countries and they have collaborated with creators such as John Pawson and Faye Toogood. Teixidors combines beauty, tradition and purpose to offer textiles that accompany, care for and transform spaces and lives. Teixidors combines beauty, craftsmanship and social commitment in each piece that comes from
TEIXIDORS
May 20, 2025
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