A Tapestry of Creativity: Exploring the Human Touch at 3 Days of Design
A Tapestry of Creativity: Exploring the Human Touch at 3 Days of Design
The 3 Days of Design festival in Copenhagen is an annual event that brings together design enthusiasts, professionals, and industry insiders from around the world. This year’s theme, “Where Would We Be Without You”, a celebration of the design community, was palpably visible throughout the exhibitions. Hand drawings replaced digital photography and renders, and materials and craftsmen were heroes once again. Zuza Gadomska, Graphic designer and Illustrator with Walk the Room was there to take it all in. Read on for her wrap and pictures from the festival!
When Craftsmanship moved in and AI was nowhere
to be found!
The theme of craftsmanship reminded us of the joys of multisensory experiences and while there were many amazing exhibitors, four stood out a little extra.
“House of Craft” by Carl Hansen & Son
Carl Hansen & Son captivated visitors with their exhibition, ‘House of Craft,’ where they beautifully showcased the intricate dialogue between craftsmanship and materials. Their narrative vividly brought to life the poetic and elegant connection between the maker and the material, making it a clear highlight of the festival.
Photos by Zuza Gadomska & Karol Nadolny
“Modern Makers” by BRDR Krüger
Having been established in 1886, DRDR Krüger is a family workshop that has now entered its fifth generation. Embracing their rich heritage, they transformed their exhibition space into an immersive workshop, providing us with an unforgettable experience. The scent of freshly cut wood and the captivating sound of wood being polished will remain etched in our memories for a long time to come.
Photos by Karol Nadolny
Conversation in Sound” by Bang & Olufsen with Gamfresi
Finding an electronics brand on the list may come as a surprise, but with Bang & Olufsen, nothing is out of reach. Their exhibition, ‘Conversation in Sound,’ showcased their unwavering commitment to excellence and revealed their perspective on materials in perfect sync with collaborator Gamfresi. The hand-made sketches were a treat!
Photos by Zuza Gadomska & Karol Nadolny
“Expression of Character” by Fritz Hansen
They aimed to “explore the unchanging relationship between art and design”, and with such a long heritage of iconic pieces, who can blame them? What really stayed with us was the meticulous attention to detail, which also conveyed another of their intentions, a focus on raw materials and Danish design principles. Set against the rich backdrop of Charlottenburg their minimalistic pieces stood out and created an amazing experience.
Photos by Zuza Gadomska & Karol Nadolny
The most welcoming design festival on the planet?
3 Days of Design has made a name for itself as perhaps the most accessible (and walkable) design fair, and this year was no exception. The lengths the exhibitors go to create an inviting atmosphere is simply unparalleled. To that end there were three exhibitors that have hospitality down to a tee and then some.
Ferm living garden party & their exhibition The Art of Home
Photos by Karol Nadolny
&Tradition and exhibition Under one roof
Photos by Zuza Gadomska & Karol Nadolny
Audo Copenhagen
Photos by Karol Nadolny