3 Days of Design 2026: Designers Embrace the Mundane

At 3 Days of Design 2026 in Copenhagen, designers focused on everyday objects with care and creativity. Highlights include Claire Lavabre's 'Posto' table lamp for Hay, a stripped-back cast aluminium desk lamp. Georg Jensen's 'At Play' collection features a snail-inspired sterling silver whistle by creative director Paula Gerbase. LA design gallery Marta collaborated with Dung Ngo to curate 3D-printed cutlery sets by Nifemi Marcus-Bello, Jacqueline Rabun, Minjae Kim, Marcin Rusak, and others. Eldvarm presented 'Niche', a folded aluminium shelf by Daniel Rybakken. Vaarnii's 'Small Things Matter' collection includes Philippe Malouin's 'Koppa Crate', based on vinyl LP dimensions, priced €195 and available in September. Kvadrat showcased Isa Glink's 'Three' curtain range. Bread and Butter exhibition featured John Tree's bucket/stool and Studio Word's two-tone soaps. The event emphasized that everyday design need not be minimalist.