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Walk & Talk with Luca & Max

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.

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Walk & Talk

Walk & Talk with Luca & Max

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.

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Kasper Foged
January 18, 2024

As the interview unfolds, it becomes evident that Copenhagen's allure in the design world is on the rise. The city's unique blend of cultural influence, lifestyle, and design philosophy positions it as a captivating hub for both creators and enthusiasts. The shift in focus from London to Copenhagen signals a broader trend, capturing the attention of those seeking a harmonious balance between work and life in the realm of design.

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Luca Nichetto
Luca Nichetto is one of the most vibrant talents in the global design arena. An Italian designer operating from his offices in Italy and Sweden, Luca’s multi-disciplinary focus traverses furniture, industrial design, interiors and architecture. Luca draws on creative influences from his family of master glassmakers and his hometown of Murano, the centuries-old epicentre of Venetian glass. As the recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Nichetto brings a cross-cultural perspective to a vast array of work characterised by a love of craftsmanship and natural materials. His pieces have been shown in prominent exhibitions worldwide, including London, Paris, Venice and Stockholm.
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Astep
Esplanaden 6, 1263 Copenhagen
Astep is a young, contemporary design company with a rich legacy. Founded in 2014 by Alessandro Sarfatti with the vision of creating and curating timeless design objects with an innovative approach and environmental awareness. Astep offers thoughtful, long-lasting and carefully crafted lighting for home interiors, offices and design spaces alike. Based in Copenhagen and produced in Italy, Astep draws heavily on the Italian design legacy of the Sarfatti family and continuously strive to remain curious and evolving.
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Paustian
Niels Hemmingsens Gade 24, 1153 Copenhagen
Paustian, founded in 1964, is a Danish furniture and design house with a strong international perspective. A go–to destination for design enthusiasts, it offers a carefully curated selection of contemporary pieces and timeless icons from renowned brands such as Cassina, USM Modular Furniture, Desalto, Warm Nordic, Vitra, and Artek. Alongside these exclusive collections, Paustian’s own Furniture Collection is known for its celebrated designs, including the iconic Clam Chair. Located in the heart of Copenhagen, Paustian is housed in a historic palazzo–like building—once home to one of Denmark’s oldest banks, now transformed into a must–visit design destination.
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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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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