"Design weeks need to start framing repair as aspirational"
This week's 3 Days of Design is an opportunity to challenge the idea that new is better, writes Katie Treggiden. More about "Design weeks need to start framing repair as aspirational"
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Designers use 3D printing to create futuristic cutlery at 3 Days of Design
Los Angeles gallery Marta and curator Dung Ngo have created an exhibition of 3D-printed cutlery during 3 Days of Design, featuring knives, forks and spoons that would be impossible to produce using conventional methods. More about Designers use 3D printing to create futuristic cutlery at 3 Days of Design
"I've always been the black sheep here in Copenhagen" says Tableau's Julius Værnes Iversen
Copenhagen-based Tableau has many projects for this 3 Days of Design, including a pavilion shaped like the iconic Aalto Vase. Founder Julius Værnes Iversen tells Dezeen why architecture was the next step for his multi-hyphenate studio. More about "I've always been the black sheep here in Copenhagen" says Tableau's Julius Værnes Iversen
Thirteen unmissable exhibitions during 3 Days of Design
With Copenhagen's annual 3 Days of Design festival just over a week away, we've rounded up 13 must-see events and exhibitions both on and off the official schedule. More about Thirteen unmissable exhibitions during 3 Days of Design
Dezeen Events Guide launches guide to 3 Days of Design 2026
Dezeen Events Guide launches its digital festival guide for the 2026 edition of 3 Days of Design, taking place in Copenhagen from 10 to 12 June. More about Dezeen Events Guide launches guide to 3 Days of Design 2026
Max Lamb's seminal Economy Chair goes into production with Hem
British designer Max Lamb has brought his most recognisable seating prototype into production for the first time, rendering it in sleek pinewood for Swedish brand Hem. More about Max Lamb's seminal Economy Chair goes into production with Hem
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Get featured in Dezeen's digital guide to 3 Days of Design 2026
Dezeen Events Guide will create its annual guide to the 3 Days of Design festival, which takes place each year in Copenhagen. More about Get featured in Dezeen's digital guide to 3 Days of Design 2026
Smoking Diaries exhibition reimagines the ashtray 17 different ways
A group of emerging designers created their own iterations of the humble ashtray for a one-day exhibition as part of 3 Days of Design, producing everything from puffy, dimpled dishes to trough-like vessels. More about Smoking Diaries exhibition reimagines the ashtray 17 different ways
Svenskt Tenn creates apartment installation to "reflect the intimate feeling of a real home"
Swedish furniture brand Svenskt Tenn filled a canal-side Copenhagen apartment with its colourful, patterned furniture, wallpaper and accessories during 3 Days of Design. More about Svenskt Tenn creates apartment installation to "reflect the intimate feeling of a real home"
Charlotte Taylor exhibition doubles as her home for 3 Days of Design
A dining table concealing a flat-pack chess set, wine glasses set in stones and a healthy dose of Ferrari-themed ephemera decorated this evolving Copenhagen apartment, both designed and inhabited by Charlotte Taylor during 3 Days of Design. More about Charlotte Taylor exhibition doubles as her home for 3 Days of Design
Pop-up Vipp guesthouse by Studio KO centres around shiny copper kitchen
A building at Vipp's Copenhagen headquarters is transformed into a guesthouse of burnt wood and golden copper in this installation by French-Moroccan office Studio KO at 3 Days of Design. More about Pop-up Vipp guesthouse by Studio KO centres around shiny copper kitchen
Handles, sockets and switches demand attention at 3 Days of Design
From electrical sockets to door handles, architectural hardware was a surprising star at 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen. We've rounded up six of the most eye-catching examples. More about Handles, sockets and switches demand attention at 3 Days of Design
Illuminari exhibition spotlights Venetian glass "maestro" Carlo Nason
A 3 Days of Design exhibition showcased the work of glass pioneer Carlo Nason, who rebelled against Murano traditions by favouring pure form and transparency, rather than colour and decoration. More about Illuminari exhibition spotlights Venetian glass "maestro" Carlo Nason
Functional Clay shows surprising new ways of making and using ceramics
Clay was turned into musical instruments, climbing grips, children's toys and more for a 3 Days of Design exhibition from Danish ceramics platform Peach Corner. More about Functional Clay shows surprising new ways of making and using ceramics
Ten "well-made" objects from latest edition of Pearson Lloyd exhibition
Pearson Lloyd unveiled Godt Lavet, the second edition of its Well Made exhibition, during 3 Days of Design. Founders Luke Pearson and Tom Lloyd have picked 10 of the most thought-provoking objects from the show. More about Ten "well-made" objects from latest edition of Pearson Lloyd exhibition
Our favourite products from 3 Days of Design 2025
This year's 3 Days of Design festival felt bigger than ever, so the Dezeen team has narrowed down a selection of our 10 favourite launches from the event, including a foamless armchair and a table with a hidden chess set. More about Our favourite products from 3 Days of Design 2025
Sara Regal forms construction waste material into "layering cake" furniture
Mallorca-based Sara Regal showcased seats made from building waste at fashion designer Cecilie Bahnsen's showroom for the two-day Residue: Soft Remains installation during 3 Days of Design. More about Sara Regal forms construction waste material into "layering cake" furniture
Designers craft furniture from imperfect timber for No. 1 Common project
For an exhibition at 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen, the American Hardwood Export Council commissioned Andu Masebo, Daniel Schofield and Anna Maria Øfstedal Eng to create furniture that celebrates the natural variety found in hardwood furniture boards. More about Designers craft furniture from imperfect timber for No. 1 Common project
Five Taiwanese designers "turn everyday objects into works of art"
Lamps hung by nothing but their conducting wires and the "first-ever" sculpture that stores your yoga mat are among the collectible designs being shown by Taiwanese gallery Fanzi at 3 Days of Design. More about Five Taiwanese designers "turn everyday objects into works of art"
Seven internationally-designed products launched during 3 Days of Design
Dezeen Showroom: in the wake of Copenhagen's 3 Days of Design, we've delved into seven furniture pieces released during this year's edition by global makers and design brands. More about Seven internationally-designed products launched during 3 Days of Design