Stockholm Design Week 2025: Commemorative Memento from the Nordic Capital's Design Spectacle
In the realm of design, two cities have been making waves recently - Stockholm and Copenhagen. Let's delve into the happenings at these design capitals, starting with Stockholm.
Stockholm Design Week
The annual design event, a significant fixture since its inception in 1951, took place in early February this year. Amidst the backdrop of Russia's war, the week was relatively muted compared to previous years. However, the design community showed resilience, as evidenced by the impressive displays.
One of the standout exhibitions was that of Simon Skinner, whose Buke lamps, crafted from vintage glass objects, were almost sold out. Nick Ross also made a debut with his solid wooden furniture and objects under the new brand Contem.
Innovative Design Solutions
Innovation was a recurring theme, with emerging designers demonstrating greater self-sufficiency in the collectible design realm. Notable among these is KORD, a new brand aiming to bring elegance and smartness to functional objects, starting with the power adapter. Gustav Rosen's Cuboid, a nifty, natty solution for the power adapter, made in plastic with 50% recycled content, also caught the eye.
Architectural Milestones
Note Design Studio, known for its design prowess, completed its first architectural project - a house for a young couple in the north of Sweden. The studio also opened an outpost in Copenhagen, further expanding its footprint.
Copenhagen Design Week
Across the border, Copenhagen's design week, a hot topic of conversation during '3 Days of Design', was a business event with a festival atmosphere. The design week has shifted into a B2C showcase due to budget constraints, with galleries and shops stepping up to host, reissue, commission, and curate in place of manufacturers.
One of the notable collaborations was between Note Design Studio and Neko Health, a body scanning tech start-up founded by Spotify founder Daniel Ek. Claesson Koivisto Rune also presented a new collection of mouthblown glassware for Orrefors.
Design for the Future
Looking ahead, the Swedish economy is struggling, and civil unrest has surfaced. Yet, designers continue to push boundaries, as seen in Frank's exhibition at Svenskt Tenn, featuring rag rugs inspired by Margit Thorén’s Schackruta rug, produced in a limited, numbered edition using leftover fabrics and offcuts from the production of Josef Frank’s textiles. The rugs were made in Ukraine by a community who found themselves behind Russian lines when Putin invaded.
Hanna Nova Beatrice, Scandinavia's doyenne of design, also reimagined how retail becomes relevant in our fluxial times. Meanwhile, Front Design used AI as a tool to demonstrate the all-pervading entity's friendlier side as a design collaborator.
A Shared Vision
Interestingly, this year, Sweden's design brands opted to hold out for Copenhagen rather than spreading their spend across both events. This decision, perhaps, reflects a shared vision and a spirit of camaraderie among the Scandinavian design community.
As we move forward, it's clear that design continues to evolve, adapting to the challenges of the times while maintaining its inherent beauty and functionality. The future of design in Scandinavia promises to be an exciting one.
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