Festival Highlight

Josephine Michau

Get inspired on what to experience during 3daysofdesign 2024.

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Festival Highlight

Josephine Michau

Get inspired on what to experience during 3daysofdesign 2024.

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May 16, 2024

Meet Josephine Michau, the Festival Director and Co-Founder of the Copenhagen Architecture Festival. With an education background in Business and Philosophy from CBS, Josephine has worked extensively within the realms of cultural dissemination, distribution, and production in Denmark. She has showcased her curatorial prowess as the curator of the Danish Pavilion during the Venice Biennale in 2023. As the CEO and founder of Copenhagen Architecture Festival (CAFx.dk), she continues to make significant contributions to the field.

Here are Josephine Michau's top three recommendations to explore during 3daysofdesign 2024:

Transcendence: This is a clear opportunity to acquaint yourself with some of the most innovative designers, who possess a strong ethical and aesthetic compass in their use and manipulation of materials. I am particularly curious about the works of Mari Koppanen. Under the guidance of curator Frederikke Aagaard, this experience is bound to be an enlightening one.
Royal Danish Academy: It's always exciting to get a glimpse into the research institutions and their ongoing projects, as their studies often provide a sneak peek into what the future holds. The Academy is at the forefront of their investigations and experiments with biogenic materials, which I find incredibly fascinating. It gives us a chance to gain insights and ponder the future perspectives of these materials.
Peach Corner: So far, this venue has not disappointed with its ceramic exhibitions. It is intriguing to see how ceramics can be stretched in so many directions, continually surprising us, even after several thousand years of ceramic history.

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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TRANSCENDENCE

Werkstatt 167, Refshalevej 167A, 1432 Copenhagen

A captivating exploration of the diverse world of materials and their endless possibilities, Transcendence will challenge us to go beyond our current understanding of materials. Visitors will be immersed into the natural and rich textures, the elegance of sleek surfaces and the translucent allure of biobased materials. Each display invites contemplation and appreciation of the role materials play in shaping our surroundings and relationship with design. Exhibitors include: Anklang, Bill amberg Studio, Cosentino, Daydreaming Objects, Designercarpets Drechsle, Ekbacken Studios, Fabric Forest, GoEs, Grid Systems, Manu, Mari Koppanen, Martin Kechayas, Nanette Dekool, Paper Paste Living, Plastiz, Schneid Studio, Sheyn, Studio Eggi, Thayra Correira, Troldtekt, Zeitraum and Wuud. With special thanks to Aesop and De Ploeg for their support and contribution.

NEW Design and Architecture

Danneskjold—Samsøes Allé 51, 1435 Copenhagen

The Royal Danish Academy—Architecture, Design, Conservation strives to be an active, creative and leading actor in society by contributing to tackling the major national and global challenges of our time. The Academy is a research and educational institution that is drawing on a historical foundation within the fields of architecture, design and conservation. Based on a solid tradition the Royal Danish Academy constantly develops its subject areas by uniting three fields of knowledge: academic research, artistic research and professional practice—which are three different ways of discovering, inventing and creating.

Peach Corner

Frederiksholms Kanal 28B, 1220 Copenhagen

Peach Corner is an artist–run exhibition space for artistic materialisations in clay. Peach Corner present the ceramic discipline across craft, design and visual art expressions in what is, obviously, a fairly fluid field. In the permanent exhibition space, Peach Corner organises seven exhibitions a year. During 3daysofdesign, Peach Corner will stage a special exhibition that presents functional ceramics: objects that play a part in acts and utilitarian contexts. Peach Corner wishes to showcase good ceramic ideas, sensuous shapes and clay transformed into form and design with a distinct character and contemporary relevance.

Festival Highlight

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.

Festival Highlight

Visuals by Andreas Samuelsson

When you KEEP IT REAL, you're being authentic in a world that seemingly values superficialities over substance.

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

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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 2024, over 400 brands exhibited at the festival, where over 45.000 visitors could choose from as many as 500 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 2025 the festival will be held from 18 — 20 June 2025.

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.

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