3daysofdesign Journal

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The Grace of Purpose & Gratitude

© Thomas Nielsen

Editorial director of Dezeen Max Fraser took designer Alfredo Häberli for a walk around Copenhagen during 3daysofdesign. They talked about what makes 3daysofdesign unique and whats happening on the design scene.

Walk & Talk with Alfredo & Max

January 3, 2024

Sustainability

Design Passion

Refshaleøen exemplifies our commitment to sustainability as a new district introduced last year. The district was dedicated to sustainable entrepreneurial endeavours and the pursuit of innovative material advancement. In fact, the initiative was such a success that we are making the district bigger and better with our community in 2024.

Festival Highlight

Stronger focus on Sustainability and New Materials on Refshaleøen

January 3, 2024

Sustainability

Materials of Tomorrow

Part of 2023

Museum director Anne-Louise Sommer at the newly renovated Designmuseum Danmark believes that sustainability is in the DNA of Danish design and has been for decades.

Sustainability is in our DNA

January 3, 2024

Sustainability

Part of 2024

Danish Design

Founded in 2019 by material and interaction designer Bonnie Hvillum, Natural Material Studio explores the potential of underappreciated or unseen materials and spaces to create highly engaging, sensory experiences.

In Search of Sensory Experiences

January 3, 2024

Part of 2024

Sustainability

Danish Design

collaboration

Enjoy the short film capturing highlights of our 3 days together, where we celebrated a decade of ideas, inspiration and innovation with like-minded souls who share our passion for design.

Festival Highlight

December 14, 2023

Part of 2023

Design Passion

Year Highlights

Since graduating from the Royal Danish Institute of Design, Danish designer Maria Bruun has been creating objects and furniture that push the boundaries between the aesthetic and the functional, the artistic and the commercial.

The Sculptural Minimalist

December 14, 2023

Playful

Sculptural

Craft

collaboration

Danish Design

Founded in 2019 by four Danish designers - Lærke Ryom, Josefine Krabbe, Kasper Kyster, Kamma Rosa Schyte - Ukurant is a curated platform for emerging designers from around the world. Now in its third edition, the 2023 presentation at 3daysofdesign took the temperature of contemporary design through young creators who are working against the grain.

Working Against the Grain

December 13, 2023

Designs of tomorrow

Emerging designers

Experimental design

Part of 2024

Dive into an informative interview with renowned architect Anupama Kundoo, where she shares practical insights into her sustainable design philosophy.

Architect Anupama Kundoo Discusses Sustainable Urbanism

December 4, 2023

Architecture

circular design

collaboration

Part of 2023

Sustainability

We sat down with Peter Bur, Creative Director at BRIQ, to discuss the intricacies of designing urban spaces that foster community living, productive work environments, and vibrant social experiences. Gain insights into BRIQ's innovative approach to city architecture and learn how their designs aim to unite people in multifunctional spaces.

How to Make a City

December 1, 2023

Architecture

Urban Spaces

Copenhagen

Part of 2023

Innovation

Katrine Martensen-Larsen is an interior decorator and author of well renowned books like Nordic Moods, The Season and Living with Art. Right now Katrine Martensen-Larsen can be seen in the tv-program Boligstylisterne on danish broadcasting DR1, where we see her help clients create beautiful homes.

Festival Highlight

Katrine Martensen-Larsen

Part of 2023

Exhibitions

Programme Highlights

Five festival recommendations from Danish film critic, moderator and journalist Ann Lind Andersen.

Festival Highlight

Ann Lind Andersen

Part of 2023

Sustainability

Cultivate

The Living City

Exhibitions

Jacob Evaristi is a fashion model, influencer, and founder of the creative agency Buzzcut Zeazon. In the lead up to the festival, Jacob offered his programme highlights.

Festival Highlight

Part of 2023

Exhibitions

Programme Highlights

Manu Sareen is a social worker, mediator, ethnic consultant, writer and a former Danish Minister. He is also a supportive friend of 3daysofdesign--lending the team his camper van for the 2023 festival photoshoot. Below, Manu shares his thoughts on what to see during the 10th edition of 3daysofdesign.

Festival Highlight

Urban Spaces

Creativity

Sustainability

The Living City

Part of 2023

Explore the top picks of fashion and interior design with Stine Goya as she lists her curated highlights from the 3daysofdesign 2023 programme, where creativity thrives among talented designers, manufacturers, and brands, sparking innovative connections between fashion and interior aesthetics.

Festival Highlight

Part of 2023

Innovation

Danish Design

Exhibitions

Have you ever thought about what an airbag looks like? Probably not. Most of us have never seen one - and thank god for that. You might be surprised to know that airbags come in a beautiful range of pastel colours and have a soft yet durable surface.

Festival Highlight

Surprising Designs to Inspire the Green Transition

circular design

Part of 2023

collaboration

Sustainability

Traceability in Design

As we look ahead to the 10th anniversary festival in June, we look back at the last decade - hearing from some of the companies that have been with 3daysofdesign from the very beginning. What do they remember from the early years of the festival? Why did they choose to stay with 3daysofdesign? What are they looking forward to in 2023?

Reflections on a Decade of 3daysofdesign

Part of 2023

Anniversary

Copenhagen

collaboration

Urban Spaces