3daysofdesign 2026: Flexibility, Craftsmanship, and Shared Spaces in Copenhagen
The 2026 edition of 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen, under the theme 'Make This Moment Matter', showcased design trends emphasizing flexibility, craftsmanship, and playful social interaction. Italian furniture firm Secolo and Danish multidisciplinary studio TABLEAU collaborated on 'The Drawing Room', featuring a 10-meter modular sofa. Japanese brand Stellar Works, in partnership with Space Copenhagen, presented the Atelier Modular Sofa System. Craftsmanship was highlighted by A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE, a collaboration between Issey Miyake's 1998 fabric and Swiss studio atelier oï, producing unique lamps. Homo Faber's exhibition 'Today's Masters Meet Tomorrow's Talents' paired 22 master artisans with emerging artists. The Royal Danish Academy's 'Here & Now' show featured sustainable student works. Collectible design was explored by Danish platform Ukurant with 26 pieces in a former industrial laundry, and by 'Objects of Desire' curated by Birgitte Due Madsen at Thorvaldsen's Museum. Playful design included Mesura's yellow cushion 'pool' at Vipp's showroom, inspired by midsummer, and 'Playroom' by Durat, Finearte, and Johanna Gullichsen.
Key facts
- 3daysofdesign 2026 took place in Copenhagen in June.
- The festival theme was 'Make This Moment Matter'.
- Secolo and TABLEAU created 'The Drawing Room' with a 10m modular sofa.
- Stellar Works collaborated with Space Copenhagen on the Atelier Modular Sofa System.
- A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE combined Issey Miyake's 1998 fabric with atelier oï for lamps.
- Homo Faber's exhibition featured 22 duos of master artisans and emerging artists.
- Royal Danish Academy presented 'Here & Now' with sustainable student works.
- Ukurant exhibited 26 collectible design pieces in a former industrial laundry.
- 'Objects of Desire' was curated by Birgitte Due Madsen at Thorvaldsen's Museum.
- Mesura created a yellow cushion 'pool' at Vipp's showroom for midsummer.
- 'Playroom' was a collaboration between Durat, Finearte, and Johanna Gullichsen.
Entities
Artists
- Issey Miyake
- Marcos Parera
- Birgitte Due Madsen
Institutions
- Secolo
- TABLEAU
- Stellar Works
- Space Copenhagen
- A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE
- atelier oï
- Homo Faber
- Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship
- Royal Danish Academy
- Ukurant
- Thorvaldsen's Museum
- Vipp
- Mesura
- Durat
- Finearte
- Johanna Gullichsen
Locations
- Copenhagen
- Denmark