3daysofdesign: WEDNESDAY

“A day at the intersection of design, food, and culture: Meet voices like Spacon, Designmuseum Denmark, and Noma Projects in conversations about co-creation, circularity, and new cultural practices – from the exhibitions of the future to the worlds of fermented flavors.

Join us during the 3daysofdesign festival, as Designmuseum Danmark invites you to three days of reflection on the past, present and future of Danish design.

As part of the 3daysofdesign festival, Designmuseum Danmark will host a series of talks, exhibitions, and engaging activities from 18 to 20 June. Meet designers, architects, artists, and changemakers who share a vision for a more caring, inclusive, conscious, and collaborative world. These are individuals who stand by their values and ‘keep it real’ in perfect harmony with this year’s theme.

PROGRAMME FOR WEDNESDAY AT 3DAYSOFDESIGN: 

GARDEN AND PAVILION STAGE: 

10.30-11: Collaboration on Display: Designing the Future Together

This session delves into the future of design shaped by shared energies, co-creation, and collective effort. Over the past decade, Spacon has worked across disciplines and industries, pushing boundaries and challenging traditional notions of design. Collaboration on Display offers insight into how design can transcend silos and become a catalyst for collective progress.

With: Spacon and Designmuseum Danmark

11.30-12.30: Reimagining Museums: Design, Collaboration, and the Future of Exhibitions

As museums and cultural spaces evolve, so too must the ways in which they collaborate. In this thought-provoking discussion, PLAYLAB Inc., Designmuseum Danmark, and other circle present a collaborative project that invites dialogue around the future of cultural institutions and how they can remain vital, inclusive, and relevant in a rapidly changing world.

With: other circle, PLAYLAB Inc., Designmuseum Danmark
Introduced and moderated by: Spacon

13-13.45: Giulia Foscari: Criosfera – A Dialogue on Light and Climate

Architect Giulia Foscari, creator of the Criosfera lamp, will speak at Designmuseum Danmark during 3daysofdesign. This talk, hosted by Artemide, explores her architectural practice and global climate advocacy through UNA / UNLESS, with a focus on the interplay between light, design, and environmental responsibility.

14-14.45: The Circular Furniture Network: Precompetitive Power

Hosted by the Lifestyle & Design Cluster, this session highlights the Circular Furniture Network, a precompetitive alliance of Danish furniture brands committed to the principles of circular economy and corporate responsibility. The talk will explore how knowledge-sharing and collaborative innovation can drive industry-wide transformation.

Panelists include:
Kim Ettrup, Head of Sustainability and Compliance, &Tradition
Lars Houe, CEO, Houe
Trine Mulvad Steffensen, Head of Compliance and Sustainability, Muuto
Morten Lind, Group CEO, Tenksom

Moderator: Frederik Thrane, Head of Circular Economy, Lifestyle & Design Cluster

15-15.45: The Next Generation of Circular Solution Providers

Meet five pioneering solution providers who are helping to shape a circular future for furniture and lifestyle design. These innovators will pitch their ideas and present live demonstrations, offering a glimpse into the sustainable solutions of tomorrow and how they can benefit the wider industry.

Hosted by: Lifestyle & Design Cluster & Formland
Moderator: Betina Simonsen, CEO, Lifestyle & Design Cluster

16-17: Social Event: The Next Generation of Circular Solution Providers

Following the pitches, attendees are invited to a relaxed networking session. Engage directly with the featured innovators, discover their products, ask questions, and enjoy refreshments in a welcoming atmosphere. A unique opportunity to connect, collaborate and continue the conversation.

Hosts: Flemming Andersen (Formland) and Betina Simonsen (Lifestyle & Design Cluster)

17-19: noma projects: A conversation on tradition, craft and innovation

Explore the interdisciplinary collaboration between Spacon and the Noma family as they unravel their shared journey through design, gastronomy, and innovation. This conversation highlights how craftsmanship and experimentation sit at the heart of both food and design.

Opening remarks:
Annika de Las Heras, Managing Director of Noma Projects, introduces the evolution of Noma Projects from a restaurant-rooted concept to a product company shaped by tradition, creativity, and global culinary innovation.

Talk: Chef Kenneth Foong, Head of Fermentation at Noma and Noma Projects, discusses the art and science of fermentation. He shares how working with nature and tradition fuels innovation and leads to the discovery of novel flavours, a testament to curiosity, craft, and collaboration.

Tasting session: Exploring Noma Project’s latest creations, showcasing new flavors born from fermentation, craftmanship and curiosity. Guests will have the chance to experience products firsthand and explore the innovation behind them.

19-20: Social hangout in the museum garden

Wind down the day with an informal garden gathering. Enjoy drinks, conversation, and the company of peers in the scenic surrounds of Designmuseum Danmark.

THE BANQUET HALL:

10-20: Exhibition: Well Made 

The act of making has long been central to human and cultural progress, driven by ingenuity and the pursuit of excellence. In the modern age, however, this creative force has been industrialised, commercialised, and globalised, resulting in complex social, economic, and environmental consequences.

Curated by Pearson Lloyd, this exhibition invites visitors to reconsider what it means to be ‘well made’ in an age of ecological urgency. The second instalment in the Well Made series, Godt Lavet explores new approaches to production and materiality, with contributions from the local community responding to themes first posed at Pearson Lloyd’s London studio and gallery in 2024.