3daysofdesign Journal

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The Grace of Purpose & Gratitude

© Thomas Nielsen

Once again 3daysofdesign will call 25Hours Hotel home for the festival in June. Serving as the official city hub, 25Hours Hotel is a central spot for all visitors to get information about exhibitions and events, to take a break in the lounge, meet for coffee at Café Duse, enjoy a meal at Restaurant NENI or a drink at Boilerman Bar.

Festival Highlight

25Hours Hotel - City Hub

Part of 2023

City Hub

3daysofdesign took a walk in Carlsberg Byen with Peter Bur, founder of BRIQ. We talked about the work and ideas behind transforming the old brewery grounds in Copenhagen into a thriving new neighbourhood and about the exhibition that opened in Mineralvandsfabrikken during 3daysofdesign 2023.

Walk & Talk with BRIQ founder Peter Bur

Part of 2023

Copenhagen

Transformation

Urban Development

Spacon & X and 3daysofdesign have partnered to create a long-table presented as “The Junction.” An innovative installation that will serve as a unifying centrepiece and collaborative canvas that brings together locals and visitors to connect and share a unique experience.

Festival Highlight

Exploring the Refshaleoen Hub with Spacon & X

Part of 2023

Exploration

Innovation

collaboration

This year marks a decade of 3daysofdesign. That's 10 years of design discovery, excellence and celebration.

Festival Highlight

Celebrating 10 Years

Part of 2023

Innovation

Design Passion

Celebration

Design Discovery

In this interview with architect and photographer Rasmus Hjortshøj, who collaborated on 3daysofdesign's 2023 festival visuals, we discuss this year's theme 'Where Would We Be Without You?' and how Rasmus captured the concept through the lens.

Festival Highlight

Capturing the 2023 Theme

Part of 2023

Visual Identity

Concept Visualization

In 2023 3daysofdesign celebrates the 10 year anniversary of the festival. For the previous ten years, 3daysofdesign has asked a variety of talented, international designers, artists and architects to create the annual poster. In this article we go back in time to hear their ideas behind the designs.

Festival Highlight

10 Years — 10 Posters

Part of 2023

Anniversary

Poster Design

Visual Communication

Copenhagen

Rasmus is a Copenhagen-based architecture and landscape photographer known for this striking landscape images. On a cold winter day, Rasmus brought his unique perspective to Amager Strand beach, where he captured the visuals for 3daysofdesign's 2023 theme ‘Where Would We Be Without You?’

Rasmus Hjortshøj

Part of 2023

Architectural Photography

Connectedness

Copenhagen

Creative Process

Behind every design, there are numerous individuals who contribute their talents, artisan techniques, and production expertise.

Festival Highlight

Where Would We Be Without You?

Part of 2023

Design Community

collaboration

Creative Process

Multidisciplinary Creatives

This June, we are thrilled to welcome our global community to the 10th anniversary edition of 3daysofdesign. The forthcoming festival marks an important milestone in our story as well as the stories of all those who have joined us along the way.

Festival Highlight

10 Years of 3daysofdesign

February 7, 2023

Anniversary

collaboration

Inclusivity

Global design

Design Passion

Congratulations to our exhibitors for being awarded for their fantastic designs in 2022, including: Georg Jensen, Fritz Hansen, Magnus Olesen, Wehlers, OneCollection, Lise Vester, Alexander Kirkeby, Kvadrat, Montana, Kasper Kyster, Alexander Hinnerskov and Lærke Ryom.

Festival Highlight

Bo Bedre’s Design Awards 2022

November 18, 2022

Part of 2022

Design Awards

Meet French furniture, lighting and object designer Inga Sempé on a walk and talk tour during 3daysofdesign 2022. In a dialogue with journalist Mark Isitt, Inga shares her impressions of the design exhibitions and the city of Copenhagen.

Walk & Talk with Inga Sempé

November 7, 2022

Part of 2022

Copenhagen

Exhibitions

Design Exploration

Lighting Design

Meet Michael Anastassiades, a Cypriot-born, London-based designer as he and journalist Mark Isitt experience 3daysofdesign 2022. While the pair explore the exhibitions, Michael reflects on the intimate nature of the festival and speaks about his design philosophy.

Walk & Talk with Michael Anastassiades

November 7, 2022

Part of 2022

Copenhagen

Design Philosophy

Design Exploration

Exhibitions

Meet Swiss Argentinian product designer Alfredo Häberli as he strolls around town during 3daysofdesign 2022. In this candid and atmospheric tour hosted by journalist Mark Isitt, Alfredo shares in-the-moment musings about the exhibitions, the festival, the city of Copenhagen, and other delightfully unrelated topics.

Walk & Talk with Alfredo Häberli

October 18, 2022

Part of 2022

Copenhagen

Exhibitions

Design Exploration

Cypriot-born, London-based designer Michael Anastassiades loves Copenhagen. These are his five favourite must-see places

Festival Highlight

Five Spots in Copenhagen: Michael Anastassiades

Part of 2022

Copenhagen

Architectural Exploration

A short conversation with Swedish designer and graphic illustrator Clara von Zweigbergk on how play has influenced her career.

Clara von Zweigbergk

Part of 2022

Playful Creativity

Swedish Design

Creativity

Graphic Illustrations

Stockholm-based trend expert and manager at Designgalleriet Stefan Nilsson, aka Trend-Stefan, tells us how play shaped his creative career and reveals his top five 3daysofdesign must-sees.

Stefan Nilsson - 5 Playful Must-sees for 2022

Part of 2022

Playful Creativity

Boardgames

Creativity

Design Trends