In its wake, murmurs among industry professionals would indicate 3daysofdesign has eclipsed Stockholm Design Week. Still quieter whispers wonder if 3daysofdesign’s growth might signal some kind of turning point regarding the king of all design fairs, Salone del Mobile.

Many visitors already consider the 3daysofdesign as the second most important event after Milan – an indication of the numerous non-Scandinavian brands that are increasingly flying their flag.

3daysofdesign 2025 brought the design world to Copenhagen, but on the city’s terms: human, generous and grounded underneath the long light of Scandinavian summer days … More than a design fair or a festival, 3daysofdesign, which grows in stature each year, feels like a seasonal ritual, a shared moment where the design community gathers not to perform for the global stage but to celebrate one another.

Designers from Tokyo to Porto headed to Copenhagen to rethink what a design fair can be, with thoughtful collaborations and intimate, idea-led showcases…It’s all about context and working together at 3 Days of Design. That’s the message that was hammered home at this year’s event, which functions as Copenhagen’s de facto design week.

The event definitely delivered, within the setting of beautiful Copenhagen where the old and the new blend so seamlessly to create intimate spaces both outside and in.

From a small niche event born in 2013 on the initiative of four Danish brands, 3daysofdesign is today one of the most influential design festivals in Europe with the participation of over 400 companies… But more than a design week in the traditional sense, 3daysofdesign is a cultural experience: an invitation to slow down, observe, dialogue, immerse yourself in design with a critical and open eye.

This year’s 3DaysofDesign firmly cemented the annual gathering as one of the major events in the design calendar, catapulting it from its Scandinavian roots to the international stage Elle Decoration UK.

Copenhagen’s annual 3 Days of Design festival has become a reliable barometer of where the design world is headed.

Holding a key place in the diaries of design lovers around the world, 3 Days of Design has become a vibrant, not-to-be-missed showcase of manufacturers, designers, makers and craftspeople from across the Nordics.

Pushing boundaries to spark inspiration – this year's 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen showcased the diversity of design with numerous interdisciplinary exhibitions and young artists.

The year's biggest design festival has just wrapped up, and we were introduced to a wealth of news and new design trends.

We’ve just returned home from a trip to the Danish capital, where we wandered from showroom to showroom, from space to space. Because the design fair — now on everyone's radar — has carved out such a strong presence in the design world that the number of events tripled compared to last year, offering a packed calendar that also drew in brands from the world of Made in Italy. Ah, to be there. It’s impressive to witness how much energy design sets in motion.

At Copenhagen’s 3daysofdesign it feels as if you’re never more than one minute away from your next dose of inspiration. As in the paroles in the Bob Marley classic, ‘the sun was shining, the weather was sweet’, and thanks to ARCHITONIC’s soirée at the vibrant Dandy, I re-discovered my dancing feet!

It's nothing new for design fairs to include gastronomic experiences. But what was experienced at 3 Days of Design was different. Here, they weren't just an accessory, but a statement of intent: carefully curated and thoughtful experiences (yes, the word " experience" was important here) . There was a sense that there was something more lurking beneath the surface. Not just an appetite for good design or good food, but, above all, a deep desire to come together, to truly be part of a community.

This year’s 3DaysofDesign firmly cemented the annual gathering as one of the major events in the design calendar, catapulting it from its Scandinavian roots to the international stage.