The first edition of 3daysofdesign, in 2013, was a collaborative effort by four Danish brands: Montana, Erik Jørgensen (now part of Fredericia Furniture), Anker & Co, and Kvadrat. At the time, Copenhagen lacked a dedicated design festival, as its former annual furniture fair at the Bella Center had closed years earlier.
Today, 3daysofdesign spans the entire city of Copenhagen and stands as the leading annual design festival in Scandinavia and Northern Europe.
In 2025, 3days of design runs June 18-20.
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Copenhagen 3days of design 2025: a global stage for design
With over 400 brands participating across eight unique Design Districts, the festival celebrates both emerging voices and legendary talents. It’s a unique opportunity to engage with innovative thinkers and witness the legacy and evolution of design. Moreover, Copenhagen’s features a rich creative landscape.
Each district offers its own atmosphere, encouraging you to explore the city’s multifaceted design identity. June 2024 welcomed over 400 exhibitors from across the globe to Copenhagen.
Held across showrooms, shops, streets, galleries, and other vibrant venues, 3days of design transforms Denmark’s capital into a hub for creativity. While a key destination for design professionals, the festival is free and open to everyone. Exhibitions run daily from 10:00 to 18:00, with evening events adding to the experience.
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3daysofdesign 2024, photo Filippo Bamberghi, courtesy 3daysof design
Keep it real: the 2025 Festival theme
In today’s world, where uncertainty and overload are constant, authenticity is a radical act. This year’s theme, Keep it real, is a call to stay true to your vision, values, and voice. Thus, embracing what makes you human, original, and grounded.
A visual language by Andreas Samuelsson
To visualise the theme, Gothenburg-based artist Andreas Samuelsson has created a new identity for 2025. His artwork combines organic forms and negative space in a design that evokes emotional depth and poetic clarity.
Brands like Apple, Flos, Aesop, Hermes, and The New York Times already featured the Samuelsson’s signature style.
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3days of design 2024, photo Filippo Bamberghi, courtesy 3daysofdesign
Introducing the 2025 Design Districts
Copenhagen’s vibrant design scene is the perfect setting for this year’s festival. Spread across eight districts, each reflects a unique dimension of the KEEP IT REAL theme, offering exhibitions, experiences, and conversations that matter.
To help guide your journey, we’re introducing 3daysofdesign i-Points. These are hubs of information, inspiration, and interaction. District Managers and Design Ambassadors will be on hand to support your exploration, and Design Walks will start from these central meeting points.
The design festival is also unveiling a new festival symbol designed in collaboration with e-Types and creative director Thomas Lykke of OEO Studio. The visual cue connects the entire experience across the city.
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3daysofdesign 2024, Louis Poulsen, photo Filippo Bamberghi, courtesy of 3daysofdesign
The 8 Design Districts in 2025
Holmen – Transformations
Once a maritime hub, Holmen is now a hotspot for art, design, and creative innovation.
I-point: Royal Danish Academy
Christianshavn – Crafts & Materials
Home to historic artisan workshops, this district focuses on the dialogue between tradition and modernity in craft.
I-point: Kanalhuset
Amerikakaj – Atmospheres
A district defined by its light-focused brands and immersive environments — lighting the way to better living.
I-point: Ocean Saloon
Nordhavn – Communities
A blueprint for urban sustainability and togetherness, Nordhavn explores the design of community life.
I-point: Nordhus
Kultur – Perspectives
At the cultural heart of Copenhagen, this district dives into the meaning of design through heritage and history.
I-point: Bryghuspladsen
Frederiksstaden – Authenticity
A celebration of enduring craftsmanship and architectural integrity in one of the city’s most iconic areas.
I-point: Designmuseum Danmark
Rosengård – Insights
Located in the city’s medieval core, Rosengård invites visitors to reflect, challenge conventions, and seek personal truth.
I-point: Cinemateket
Kongens Nytorv – Connections
Copenhagen’s central square becomes a hub for real-world connection in an increasingly digital world.
I-point: Kongens Nytorv
3days of design, Copenhagen, June 18-20, 2025
For professionals and general public
Size: 400 brands, 500 events, 45,000 visitors
Various locations
Activities are generally free admission
Some activities requires an entry fee, like Design Walks
Visit Clerkenwelldesignweek.com for info
Some images from 3days of design 2024
