All Things Nordic #25: 'Scandinavian Design'
Your Digest from Scandinavia and the Nordic Countries
Summary: #1 Design marvels: exploring Nordic Design Museums | #2 Trapholt Museum: Nanna Ditzel’s design exhibition | #3 A new home for Faroese rowing: Henning Larsen designs KlaksvÃk Row Club | #4 Ekbacken Studios (Sweden): 3D printed furniture for a sustainable design | #5 Alvar Aalto (1898-1976): Finnish architect and designer | #6 IKEA vs. Jysk: a comparative analysis of two Scandinavian retail giants | #7 ‘Teiknistofan Trað’ architecture studio (ReykjavÃk) | #8 The essential rediscovery of Nordic design | PODCAST: ‘Scandinavian Mind’
#1 Design marvels: exploring Nordic Design Museums
Nordic countries host a collection of remarkable design museums that celebrate the region’s creativity and craftsmanship: from iconic furniture to cutting-edge contemporary design, these museums showcase the evolution of design in the Nordic context
#2 Trapholt Museum: Nanna Ditzel’s design exhibition
Nanna Ditzel is one of the greatest Danish designers of the 20th century. For the first time ever, her universe of inspiration and ideas unfolds when Trapholt presents her entire work in a sensory-saturated context of furniture design, textiles, jewellery and total installations
#3 A new home for Faroese rowing: Henning Larsen designs KlaksvÃk Row Club
Henning Larsen’s KlaksvÃk Row Club is a new landmark that celebrates the Faroese sports heritage: equipped with cutting-edge amenities for its athletes, it draws both locals and visitors alike with its welcoming views of the surrounding landscapes
#4 Ekbacken Studios (Sweden): 3D printed furniture for a sustainable design
Ekbacken Studios brings us innovation and sustainability by catering to individuals who demand both bold design and eco-conscious choices, harnessing the latest in 3D printing technology by turning unwanted waste into masterpiece furniture, in an effort to help keep our oceans clean
#5 Alvar Aalto (1898-1976): Finnish architect and designer
Alvar Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer renowned for his humanistic approach to modern architecture: his pioneering work in the mid-20th century transformed the architectural landscape, blending functionality with organic forms and natural materials
#6 IKEA vs. Jysk: a comparative analysis of two Scandinavian retail giants
IKEA and Jysk have made significant impacts on the global home goods market, yet they offer distinct shopping experiences and product ranges. The article explores the similarities and differences between the two Scandinavian giants, delving into their histories, product offerings, business models, and market strategies
#7 ‘Teiknistofan Trað’ architecture studio (ReykjavÃk)
Beauty – Durability – Utility are the basic values of ‘Teiknistofan Trað’, which operates in the spirit of sustainable development
#8 The essential rediscovery of Nordic design
Due to its distinctiveness and avant-garde profile, the design of the Nordics has always been an international reference: the technical and formal cleanliness inherited from the masters is now accompanied by an extreme focus on sustainability
The convergence of different fields is the way forward for technology, fashion, design, mobility, entertainment, gaming, and other industries. With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Co-Founder