Although the Stockholm Exhibition of 1930 was its starting point, Scandinavian design became popular in 1954 when an exhibition toured North America promoting the Nordic countries’ lifestyle. In this post, we want to draw from tradition and highlight four of the most interesting proposals we saw at 3 Days of Design.
From wine to light: Louis Poulsen
The lighting company Louis Poulsen celebrates its 150th anniversary by publishing a catalog that highlights its origins. After starting as a company importing fine wines from around the world, the introduction of electricity in Copenhagen led the small family business to evolve into one of the most well-known brands in its sector.
Their most iconic work is the PH Artichoke. In 1958, Poul Henningsen designed it for the Langelinie Pavilion, a modernist restaurant in Copenhagen. Each of the 72 leaves is carefully hand-assembled in the perfect position to ensure the light does not glare.
Emerging design platform: Ukurant
From the established to the most absolute contemporaneity, the Ukurant collective explores how young designers can contribute to developing sustainable practices both environmentally and economically.
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Biomaterials and creativity: Natural Material Studio
Natural Material Studio works to transform the design discourse towards equitable synergy between humans, nature, and space. Focusing on biological materials and systemic methodologies, the studio creates custom objects, installations, and concepts at the intersection of research, design, architecture, and art. It was founded by Bonnie Hvillum in Copenhagen in 2019.
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An agricultural technique from 1930 to 2024: Søuld
During the 20th century, houses on the island of Læsø in Gothenburg used eelgrass to cover their roofs to provide warmth. In 1930, this technique, not documented elsewhere in the world, was abandoned due to new construction demands, until Søuld revived it in 2010 to create acoustic products in interior design.
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