Festival Highlight

A Celebration of Creativity, Growth and Community

We are deeply honoured and humbled to have recently been granted three distinct awards.

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Festival Highlight

A Celebration of Creativity, Growth and Community

We are deeply honoured and humbled to have recently been granted three distinct awards.

Each award represents a different achievement, which makes receiving them especially meaningful. One recognises our contribution to the design world and the creative community at large, another acknowledges our growth and development, while the third celebrates the strength and resilience of the business behind it all.

Our goal had never been to win an award. As we see it, the awards are a celebration of everyone who has contributed to making 3daysofdesign a global movement - one that fosters human connection through design, and inspires positive change for people and the planet

The awards don’t belong to us alone. They belong to the designers, brands, creatives, partners and guests who breathe life into our entire festival experience. Theyalso belong to our devoted team, working behind the scenes all year round to create an unforgettable experience that resonates far beyond our 3 days. 

Without the strong relationships we have built with our exhibitors, partners, other industry professional and the press - or our committed team, we wouldn’t be where we are today. 

 

@ Olivia Rohde

The ELLE Decoration Award

This award pays tribute to outstanding contributions from people, brands and businesses within design, interiors and other creative industries. We are thrilled to receive this award from ELLE Denmark. Copenhagen and the Danish design community have been at the heart of 3daysofdesign, shaping our spirit since the start. The award reflects our Danish roots, as well as our desire to bring design across borders. From Denmark to the world – and vice versa.

 

The Børsen Gazelle Award

Børsen is Denmark’s leading business newspaper and a platform for financial news. Their Gazelle Award isn’t based on a panel of judges, nominations or subjective opinions. It’s based on irrefutable facts. The award applauds Danish companies that have demonstrated significant and sustained growth over a four-year period.

This is the second time 3daysofdesign has won a Gazelle Award. In 2022, 3daysofdesign was recognised as a Børsen Gazelle company, acknowledging its impressive business growth.

 

Succesvirksomhed(Successful Business) Award SparNord and BDO

Consistently delivering strong results is no easy feat, especially when rapid growth is sustained year after year. This award highlights Danish companies who have achieved that consistency, while at the same time, contribute to local communities and the Danish business sector overall. It’s the second time 3daysofdesign receives this award. 

 

Other Accolades

In 2024, our CEO & Managing Director, Signe Byrdal Terenziani was chosen by Dezeen as one of the 50 most influential women in design and architecture in the world. 

In 2021,Terenziani, received the “Årets Ildsjæl” (Passionate Soul of the Year) award at the BO BEDRE Design Awards, in recognition of her passionate leadership and her work in developing 3daysofdesign.

 In 2013, Terenziani spearheaded the idea of Denmark hosting its own design festival. Since her involvement, 3daysofdesign has become a pivotal player on the international design arena, and has evolved into a broader brand concept as a movement promoting cultural exchanges across the global.

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Join us in 2027 from 9 – 11 June in Copenhagen, and help us continue create an award winning festival, together.

Sustainable Design Effort
At 3daysofdesign, our commitment extends beyond showcasing the latest trends in interior design and furniture. We strive to facilitate meaningful discussions, debate, and actively contribute to pushing forward a more sustainable approach within the realm of interior design and furniture business. Join us in our mission to inspire positive change and promote a greener, more responsible future for the industry.

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3daysofdesign is Denmark’s annual design festival, conceived as a platform to showcase and celebrate great design. It’s the opportunity to meet, network and be inspired by designs from local and global talent. The informal atmosphere welcomes people to engage directly with design brands at stunning locations all over Copenhagen.

Since its inception in 2013, Signe Byrdal Terenziani has facilitated the growth of the design community in her role as Managing Director. It all began as a small design event held in an old warehouse in Nordhavn, a harbour area overlooking Copenhagen’s waterfront. Four Danish brands launched the event as a joint initiative: Montana, Erik Jørgensen (now owned by Fredericia Furniture), Anker & Co, and Kvadrat. At that time, Copenhagen lacked a proper design festival, since the previous annual furniture fair at Bella Center closed down some years before.

Today, the 3daysofdesign festival extends to the entire city of Copenhagen and is considered the most significant annual design festival in Scandinavia and Northern Europe.

Each year since its inception, 3daysofdesign has grown in popularity exponentially. In 2025, over 460 brands exhibited at the festival, where over 60.000 visitors could choose from as many as 600+ events to attend in various design districts across Copenhagen, such as design talks, product launches, networking, etc.

3daysofdesign takes place every year in Copenhagen mainly in showrooms and galleries during June, Wednesday to Friday. In 2026 the festival will be held from 10— 12 June.

Pack your bags, book a hotel and come to Copenhagen! 3daysofdesign is open to the general public and everyone is invited to visit the showrooms, exhibitions, workshops and design talks. All events are free of charge.

Please check the programme, which is updated on an ongoing basis, at 3daysofdesign.dk

You can look forward to seeing cutting-edge concepts from new and established names in lifestyle, design, furniture and interior design. Get a preview of new product launches. Learn about upcoming trends on the horizon. Meet the players behind forward-thinking ideas worth knowing. And network with like-minded people with a passion for design.

It's easy to get around in Copenhagen.

Rent a bike, jump on the bus or metro, catch a boat or simply walk from venue to venue. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the architecture, restaurants, cafes, shops and Copenhagen's relaxed vibe by day and vibrant night life.

Absolutely! Don't forget to download our app on your Android or iPhone. It provides a comprehensive view of all the festival events, including a complete list of exhibitions along with their locations on our interactive 3daysofdesign map. Plus, you can use our free QR ticket system for easy access to everything the festival has to offer.