Reimagining waste as a resource

Sometimes waste drifts beneath the surface

How space, rituals and objects can strengthen our sense of presence and connection to ourselves.

Explore the artists and creative process behind our 2026 artwork

Encouraging a collective recalibration from 'more' to 'meaningful'

As the year comes to an end, we'd like to share some of the highlights from 2025. What we loved, what we learned, and what we'll be taking with us in the future.

Our new 3daysofdesign podcast is a series of episodes where stories transcend continents and creativity meets community. In each episode recorded at our festival, we sit down with visionary designers, curators, and innovators. Expect untold stories, thoughtful dialogues, and deep dives into the creative process.

Our new 3daysofdesign podcast is a series of episodes where stories transcend continents and creativity meets community. In each episode recorded at our festival, we sit down with visionary designers, curators, and innovators. Expect untold stories, thoughtful dialogues, and deep dives into the creative process.

Sarah Lærke Stevens, CEO of Design denmark, reflects on the values shaping Danish design today.

That was the question asked by Pearson Lloyd, a highly–revered, multi–disciplinary design studio based in London.

3daysofdesign stands for passion, integrity, and mutual respect. It’s about caring for one another while celebrating each person’s distinctive identity and contribution. Values we cherish, which define our festival’s unique spirit, sense of intimacy, and strong community.

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

During 3daysofdesign 2025, Michael Anastassiades’ new furniture for Fritz Hansen had its world premiere. Named 'After', the series creates a sense of continuity with the brand’s long lineage of designs via a more modern design lingo that seeks purity.

A newcomer to 3daysofdesign, but a veteran in design, native San Franciscan Tina Frey made the trek across the pond for her first Copenhagen design festival experience. In a chaotic world, she finds peace of mind in her daily meditation practice, which also serves as a source of inspiration for her functional and sculptural pieces.

See the winning photographs of the 3daysofdesign x Leica competition from three creative souls who took the most inspiring pictures during 3daysofdesign 2025.

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.

Our podcast explores the people and ideas shaping the future of design. Through in-depth conversations with designers, curators, and thinkers, we uncover how creativity connects to everyday life and culture. Whether you joined 3daysofdesign or are listening from afar, the stories live on here.

At this year's 3daysofdesign, Kia Utzon—Frank took on a new role: curator of No. 1 Common, a group exhibition that explores regenerative forest practices and creative reuse through the lens of lesser–used American hardwoods.

In Copenhagen, where history is etched into every stone, the work of multidisciplinary studio TABLEAU is a refreshing change. Merging floristry, art, design and spatial installation into a singular, expressive practice, TABLEAU is—at its core—about storytelling through material and form.

Our new 3daysofdesign podcast is a series of episodes where stories transcend continents and creativity meets community. In each episode recorded at our festival, we sit down with visionary designers, curators, and innovators. Expect untold stories, thoughtful dialogues, and deep dives into the creative process.

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.

During 3daysofdesign we had more than 24 speakers sharing in–depth knowledge and experiences with AI in design. Read lessons and reflections from our Symposium Curator, Tey Bannerman.

During 3daysofdesign, GamFratesi exhibited at Thorvaldsens Museum with an installation revolving around the beauty of natural materials and the importance of authenticity in design.

Artist Cathrine Raben Davidsen opened the doors to her new home and creative universe on Paper Island during 3daysofdesign celebrating authenticity, craftsmanship, and the beauty of imperfection.

A sense of openness and enthusiasm filled our 8 Design Districts. From rooftop gatherings and outdoor installations to hands-on exhibitions and intimate studio moments, inspiration was everywhere—alongside quiet enclaves to pause, connect, and reflect.

This year’s KEEP IT REAL theme is a rallying cry to cut through the noise and tune into what matters most. CEO & co–founder of 3daysofdesign, Signe Byrdal Terenziani, reflects using gratitude as a compass, leading with intention and the importance of real presence.

Interior designer Nathalie Schwer reflects on how today’s world affects those who live by sensing it—and why 'keeping it real' might be the medicine we all need right now.

Longfei Tōsei Wang is a self taught ceramicist with a unique expression in the form of quiet simplicity that speaks directly to the heart. We asked him, what the 3daysofdesign 2025 theme KEEP IT REAL means to him.

Let's help guide you through our 8 new Design Districts—from Nordhavn to Christianshavn!

See the festival through your lens — join our photo competition for a chance to be featured and win exclusive Leica prizes

Tey Bannerman is this year’s curator of our 3daysofdesign Symposium ‘AI & I’. Read his thoughts on what the evocative title means, what the hype—and fear—about AI is really about and how we move beyond binary thinking into a more nuanced dialogue.

Lucan Carter from Leica Store Copenhagen shares his thoughts on creative communities, why we capture moments with photography and what to expect during 3daysofdesign 2025.

Celebrating Creativity and Individual Expression

Thomas Lykke from OEO Studio brings new 3daysofdesign symbol to life connecting our new Design Districts.

A Journey Through Design, Innovation, and Transformation

This year’s theme visual is by Swedish artist Andreas Samuelsson, who uses lines, shapes, and surfaces to capture the essence of ideas. The result is simple, poetic, and impactful. Join us as we visit his studio and home in Gothenburg, Sweden, to discuss authenticity, creativity, and the future of human—centred design.

The 3daysofdesign 2025 theme is about staying in sync with your soul. Being authentic. Human. And Original.

Listen to industrial designer Tej Chauhan as he reflects on his journey within the industry and how he selects materials in his process.

Looking back at 2024

Dreaming about summer and design? Us too. Join us as we walk, bike and sail down memory lane in this short film capturing highlights of our three days together. Relive the celebration of ideas, inspiration and innovation with our passionate and design curious community.

Listen to designer Monica Förster as she reflects on the future of design.

Listen to designers Luca Nichetto, Alfredo Häberli and Michael Anastassiades as they explore what good design really means.

Learn from our COMMON GROUND speakers as they reflect on “Good Design.”

Tracing more than a decade of innovation, craftsmanship and community.

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.

Listen to Ineke Hans as she reflects on how our behaviours drive our passion for design, scarcity as a point of view, and what it means to be a critical designer today.

"Slow food, like slow design, is an attitude we should consider seriously."

"Our mantras throughout our entire work life have been 'slow aesthetics' and 'poetic modernism,' which are statements that we feel are even more essential today than ever."

Learn from our COMMON GROUND speakers as they reflect on “Leading with ESG & Design.”

Listen to Francisco Gomez Paz as he shares his thoughts on materials, AI, the force of creativity and much more.

Designer Francisco Gomez Paz and Dezeen's Editorial Director, Max Fraser, wanders around District Refshaleøen and District Holmen during 3daysofdesign discussing the next material revolution tackling the use of polyurethane foam in furniture.

David Thulstrup wants to elevate our sense of place by blending the outer and inner spaces we inhabit.

GamFratesi dreams of more kindness and less poor quality in design.

Learn from our COMMON GROUND speakers as they reflect on 'Selecting Materials for Design.'

“More than anything, I wanted our festival to create meaningful moments that add depth and dimension to our existence.”

Learn from our COMMON GROUND speakers when they reflect on what it takes to ‘Build Communities’.

How can we design lively and connected communities?

Media from around the world offers 3daysofdesign 2024 observations, reviews, themes and new perspectives.

“If you can dream it, you can do it”. These words come without hesitation from Lone Feifer, Director of Sustainable Buildings at VELUX Group.

During our festival we hosted the COMMON GROUND Symposium. An exchange of perspectives where innovators, designers and thought leaders explored ways in which sustainable design practices can be more inclusive, equitable and protective of the planet. Enjoy this video with highlights of our reflections on the Symposium.

Three design talents were honored with the title and a travel grant.

The second day of 3daysofdesign 2024 was a remarkable showcase of ingenuity and originality. Our talented exhibitors outdid themselves with their impressive demonstrations. If you couldn't join us or wish to revisit the day's events, we have a video summary of the highlights ready for you.

Despite the poor weather, the first day of 3daysofdesign 2024 was incredible. We witnessed amazing displays of creativity and innovation from our talented exhibitors. For those who couldn't join us or anyone who wants to revisit the highlights, we've prepared a video recap of the day's events.

So much to see! Let's help guide you. Here's our suggestion to how you can cover 11 design districts in 3 days. Grab a bike!

Join us as we unite the design community to envision a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future.

For this year's festival, 3daysofdesign has joined forces with a pioneer in design, comfort, and charging mobility.

This is the third episode – in a special four-episode series of Design Can – presented in collaboration with AM Copenhagen. In this series, we'll explore the interesting journey of design, from a spark of creativity to production, and finally, its presentation and communication to the world.

This is the third episode – in a special four-episode series of Design Can – presented in collaboration with AM Copenhagen. In this series, we'll explore the interesting journey of design, from a spark of creativity to production, and finally, its presentation and communication to the world.

A new exhibition wants to encourage us to listen more to teenagers and leverage their openness to new ideas, helping us break free from conventional thinking and adopt radically different approaches.

Get inspired on what to experience during 3daysofdesign 2024.

Pil Bredahl, designer and design mediator, shares her top recommendations for the upcoming 3daysofdesign 2024.

Nicolai Larsen, founder of Deco Nico and a specialist in spatial design and styling, shares his top recommendations for the upcoming 3daysofdesign 2024.

Paula Madrid, graphic designer at BIG and creator of this year's DARE TO DREAM theme, shares her top recommendations for the upcoming 3daysofdesign 2024.

Get inspired on what to experience during 3daysofdesign 2024.

Get inspired on what to experience during 3daysofdesign 2024.

Discover how 400+ design brands at our festival are daring to dream of a better world through creativity. Explore themes of sustainability, inclusivity, and conscious consumption as they share their visions for the future of design.

Coffee grounds, sawdust, seagrass and plastic. What was once considered waste is now a valuable resource, as the basis for a more sustainable approach to producing the designs of tomorrow.

Refshaleøen's upcoming summer event promises to be a vibrant platform for engagement, collaboration, and inspiration within the design and architecture industries.

The goal for designer Maria Bruun is always to develop designs and furniture with aesthetic consideration for time and place that contribute to more than merely function. 

Glass artist Nina Nørgaard has a record for making her dreams come true.

Designer Kasper Kyster dreams of contributing with something new in a functional or aesthetic way. He urges us to take the time to rethink the standards of our normal means.

Designer Anne Boysen has created a spectacular piece for Georg Jensen that delves into creativity, mirrors, illusion, and the art of traditional silver craftsmanship.

Welcome to Design Can, a special four-episode series presented in collaboration with 3daysofdesign. In this series, we'll explore the interesting journey of design, from a spark of creativity to production, and finally, its presentation and communication to the world.

Designer Anker Bak works to ensure that beautiful, respectful, and dignified designs can be delivered to everyone in all of life’s phases.

Artist Katrine Blinkenberg is working on transforming stones from Ukraine into glazes for ceramic sculptures to exhibit during 3daysofdesign.

Transforming Iceland's leftover wool into pizzas may sound like a crazy idea. But it might just leave you inspired to think differently about scrap.

When you stroll through the local supermarket on a gray Thursday afternoon, consciously choosing items for your shopping basket, you likely rely on familiar labels such as the Swan Label, Asthma/Allergy Label, and the well-known Organic label.

In this interview, Paula Madrid, the lead graphic designer at BIG Architects, shares her experience in designing the visual identity for this year's 3daysofdesign festival, centered around the theme "DARE TO DREAM."

Ask a designer, architect or interior designer, and they’ll tell you that they don’t just design products, buildings or interiors. They design dreams.

In this interview, Luca, notes that Copenhagen has become a more attractive destination for design professionals. Factors such as quality of life, competitive salaries, and a thriving food scene contribute to the city's newfound popularity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.