While there are plenty of classic “design fairs” that take place around the world (including the lovely northmodern in Copenhagen!), 3 Days of Design aims to do something different. Over three days (26 – 28 May), design studios open up their showrooms, hold events, talks and exhibitions, and collaborate with designers, artists and media to create a new way of introducing the public to design.
It’s a highly immersive, tactile and aesthetic way to experience the many brands, functions and people that make up the design world here in Copenhagen (and around Denmark). Tickets are free; all you have to do is sign up here.
There’s an extensive, exciting program. Here are our picks for the best events at 3 Days of Design:
Double F Hotel
Darling Creative Studio’s hospitality-minded curation of the Fredercia Showroom, including the new Pato Collection by Welling/Ludvik.
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fredericia Showroom
Frederiksborggade 22
1360 København K
May 26th – 28th
Frama
Frama always does a fabulous job with their exhibitions and we’re expecting this one to be no different. This time they’re combining food, culture and design objects. Pop your head in and see what it’s all about!
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
St Paul’s Apotek
Fredericiagade 57
1310 København K
May 26th – 28th
Photo: Siren Lauvdal (also header image)
Styling: Jannicke Kråkvik & Alessandro D’Orazio
Muuto 10 Year Anniversary
Muuto’s rooftop terrace has to be one of the best spots in the city. You get a full view of Copenhagen in a gorgeous, chic setting. It would be worth going for that reason alone, but you’ll also get a chance to learn about ten years of innovative and stylish design in their light-filled showroom.
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Muuto Showroom
Østergade 36-38
1100 København K
May 26th – 28th
ferm LIVING Pop-Up Shop
ferm LIVING’s first storefront is everything you hoped it would be and more. Housed inside of a disused transformer station in the centre of the city, the shop is beautifully curated and styled. There are events each day; delicious goodies from bakery-mavens Sweet Sneak on the 26th, a night bar from Rødder & Vin on the 27th and Leckerberg pastry shop on the 28th. In addition, Bremerholm Blomster have a huge plant shop in the courtyard, so you can truly go nuts with the interior decor/garden shopping.
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Bremerholm 6
1069 København K
26th – 28th May
DESIGN WERCK
Browse the charming old building over looking the canal while thirty exhibitors showcase their interpretation of design with food and drink. How good does that sound?!
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Krudtløbsvej 12
1439 København K
26th – 28th May
KONTEMPO: Talk on Textile
KONTEMPO is an organisation working to promote understanding of textiles in a contemporary way. The founders are giving a talk about what they mean by “contemporary textile” and the need for KONTEMPO.
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Pop-Up at Black
Gammel Kongevej 103
1850 Frederiksberg
28th May
See the full 3 Days of Design program.
Is there an event you’re looking forward to at 3 Days of Design? Tell us about it in the comments!