Copenhagen’s annual 3 Days of Design festival, a showcase of Scandinavian and international design excellence, once again captivated the city with its 11th edition.
Over 350 exhibitions and events across 11 design districts filled the city with a palpable energy, attracting design enthusiasts and industry professionals.
This year, the festival saw a staggering 40% increase in participating brands, highlighting its growing influence on the global design landscape.
The festival’s strength lies in its commitment to fostering collaboration and accessibility, offering a platform for innovative design ideas that prioritize sustainability and healthy living.
We delved into the festival’s heart, discovering inspiring projects and showcasing the latest trends in creating homes that nourish the body and the planet.
Kvadrat’s “ReThink” Exhibition
Kvadrat commissioned 12 international designers to explore the intersection of sustainability and design.
The resulting projects, featuring Kvadrat’s recycled and low-impact materials, showcased innovative approaches to design for repair, transparency, and waste reassignment.
Fritz Hansen’s “Islands of Wellbeing”
This exhibition, housed in Copenhagen’s exciting new Opera Park, explored the connection between design and well-being.
Fritz Hansen presented their latest indoor and outdoor furniture collections alongside talks and workshops focused on nature-inspired architecture, design for wellbeing, and sustainable furniture care.
Sørensen Leather x GamFratesi’s “Leisure” Collection
Sørensen Leather collaborated with Danish-Italian design duo GamFratesi to create a collection of hand-sanded pigmented leathers, celebrating the hide’s natural beauty.
The 14-color palette, inspired by a journey through Europe, offers a unique blend of earthy tones and vibrant hues.
Pinch x Mark Kenly Domino Tan Collaboration
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, London design studio Pinch partnered with fashion designer Mark Kenly Domino Tan for a stunning exhibition.
The collaboration showcased the harmonious blend of furniture and fashion, including the launch of Pinch’s new Garagh sofa system and armchair.
Sika-Design’s Hand-Woven Wicker Lampshades
This longstanding Scandinavian manual and wicker furniture nonmanufacturer filed three new lampshades designed by Japanese artist Jin Kuramoto.
These handcrafted lamps, made from Indonesian rattan, cast a warm, inviting glow and complement Sika’s classic furniture collection.
Søuld’s Floating Exhibition
Søuld, a company specializing in acoustic panels and building products made from eelgrass, showcased the plant’s remarkable versatility.
Their floating exhibition demonstrated the aesthetic transformation of eelgrass from its traditional use in thatched roofs to its modern application in sustainable building materials.
Målbar’s Transparent Product Design
Målbar, a company dedicated to democratizing life cycle screenings in the furniture industry, presented its innovative tool, which provides clear and accessible insights into products’ environmental impact.
Their data-driven approach simplifies product transparency, empowering consumers and manufacturers to make more sustainable choices.
Conclusion
The 2024 3 Days of Design festival in Copenhagen demonstrated the power of design to drive positive change.
By celebrating innovation and collaboration, the festival served as a vibrant platform for exploring the future of sustainable and healthy living.
