Festival Highlight

Nicolai Larsen

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

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Festival Highlight

Nicolai Larsen

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

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May 16, 2024

Here are Nicolai Larsens's top three recommendations to explore during 3daysofdesign 2024:

"I’m particularly thrilled about the opportunity to delve into the districts that make up this year's 3daysofdesign. I can’t wait to stroll through the dynamic city center, then venture to Refshaleøen to explore innovative materials and designs with a keen focus on sustainability. Furthermore, I'm excited to see how familiar brands interpret this year's theme of DARE TO DREAM.

+Halle: This brand holds a special place in my heart for its ingenious approach to functional design. I find inspiration in how they reshape the ambiance of spaces and redefine our interactions within them. Their skillful infusion of color and character into communal areas is exciting and new.

Design / Dialogue: Curated by Ark Journal, this exhibition promises to be a captivating fusion of art, design, architecture, and culture. I'm particularly excited about the inclusion of CC-Tapis, a rug brand that exudes coolness. The exhibition features a curated selection of other designers from around the globe, each specializing in their own product group.

Possi: This exhibition challenges conventional perspectives on kitchen design, presenting a compelling vision of the kitchen as the center of any space. I'm intrigued by their exploration of how people gather and interact in this area, and I can't wait to catch a glimpse of what the future of kitchen design might hold."

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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+Halle

Kattesundet 4 / Strøget 24, 1st Floor, 1458 Copenhagen

+Halle® exists to develop a different type of furniture, designed to make a difference to people’s daily lives, helping them focus, work, and relax in ways they actually want. Furniture shaped by human behaviour is furniture shaped by those who use it. The more minds involved, the more evolved the design. +Halle® is where the conversation begins.

Design / Dialogue

Pakhus 11, Dampfærgevej 2, 2100 Copenhagen

Ark Journal is an independent print magazine, capturing the essence of the Scandinavian lifestyle and design values. It is a curated magazine, rooted in a passion for art, design, architecture, and culture. Ark Journal believe that by investigating the interplay of these fields they show their interrelated and combined power. Made in collaboration with international writers, renowned photographers and stylists, creating original photography and exceptional visuals, it is a journal of inspiration and a source book. Ark Journal is the cornerstone of an international platform, encompassing editorial collaborations, a digital gallery, an online shop, design exhibitions and global events.

POSSI

Dronningens Tværgade 5B, 1302 Copenhagen

POSSI is a modular furniture system which functions as a kitchen, shelving or storage. The core of POSSI is a flexible framework designed to enable the individual to form variable arrangements by easy assemblage. POSSI leaves behind the idea of the kitchen as a built-in, systematic and static feature mounted into architecture, to approach the idea of the kitchen as a flexible and versatile feature of your interior. Simple and solid joints allow for the system to be easily taken apart, moved and rebuilt into initial or new arrangements. POSSI’s modularity allows for the system to be rearranged and upgraded with new features and technology anytime. This organic structure makes a furniture system with long longevity.

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.

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Visuals by Andreas Samuelsson

By daring to dream together, the result is a collective culture of innovation - a catalyst for change.

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.

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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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