Walk & Talk

Walk & Talk with Sabine Marcelis

In collaboration with Dezeen, Editorial Director Max Fraser explores the streets of Copenhagen during our festival with leading voices from our 3daysofdesign community.

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Pelle Johansen © Boogie Pictures

Credits:

Pelle Johansen © Boogie Pictures

Walk & Talk

Walk & Talk with Sabine Marcelis

In collaboration with Dezeen, Editorial Director Max Fraser explores the streets of Copenhagen during our festival with leading voices from our 3daysofdesign community.

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October 20, 2025

Here, Max meets Sabine Marcelis – the acclaimed Dutch artist and designer to hear her impressions during her first time at 3daysofdesign.

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Sabine Marcelis

Sabine Marcelis is an artist and designer who runs her practice from the harbour of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. After graduating from the Design Academy of Eindhoven in 2011, Marcelis began working within the fields of product, installation and spatial design with a strong focus on materiality. Her work is characterised by pure forms which highlight material properties.

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Exhibitors mentioned in this article

Tekla

Kongens Nytorv 1, 1050 Copenhagen

Established in Copenhagen in 2017, Tekla creates elevated yet functional homeware pieces that centre a timeless, straightforward design expression. Since launching, Tekla has embodied an honest commitment to uncompromising quality. With a foundation in bedding, the full collection now comprises pieces for the entire home, including towels, sleepwear and blankets – all made to be lived in and made to last. Tekla holds B Corp certification, joining a global movement of people using business as a force for good. Tekla is available at its store in Copenhagen, globally online and through a handful of carefully selected retail partners in Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific.

Man Of Parts

Kongens Nytorv 5, 1050 Copenhagen

Born of a cross cultural, post–national design sensibility, Man Of Parts was created for global nomads who appreciate craft but prefer a modern experience.

Danish Industry

Bådteatret, Nyhavn 16, 1051 Copenhagen

Danish Industry (DI) is Denmark’s largest business and employers’ organization, representing over 20.000 companies, from small startups to global leaders. Democratically governed by its members, DI evolves to meet the dynamic needs of the business community. At 3daysofdesign, DI showcases pioneering companies renowned worldwide for their design excellence and innovation. By highlighting these creative businesses, DI helps turn groundbreaking ideas into lasting global impact, reinforcing Denmark’s reputation as a hub for high–quality, sustainable design. DI is excited to invite participants to experience a unique ‘floating showcase’ in the heart of Copenhagen, aboard a historic barge in Nyhavn.

Walk & Talk

Join us for the next instalment of our video series created in collaboration with Dezeen. Editorial Director Max Fraser explores the streets of Copenhagen in conversation with leading voices from our 3daysofdesign community during our festival.

Walk & Talk

Walk & Talk with Daniel & Max

September 30, 2025

In collaboration with Dezeen we walk the streets of Copenhagen talking to various guests from our design community during 3daysofdesign with Editorial Director, Max Fraser.

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Walk & Talk with Tom & Max

August 26, 2025

Designer Ineke Hans and Dezeen's Editorial Director, Max Fraser talk about the intrinsic link between companies, designers, users and policy makers while wandering District Holmen and the bridges of Copenhagen.

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Walk & Talk with Ineke & Max

October 2, 2024

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Questions?

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.

What's the story behind 3daysofdesign?

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.

How big is 3daysofdesign?

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.

Where and when does the festival take place?

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.

I want to visit 3daysofdesign. What do I do?

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

What can I expect during 3daysofdesign?

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.

How do I go from one event to another?

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.

Does 3daysofdesign have an app?

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.