Danish Desire 2021
Join Danish Desire virtual event! Hosted live 2pm - 3pm (EST), January 23.
An Interactive discussion featuring our panel of leading Danish and Canadian design industry professionals to explore questions about design and Danish design in particular, including: What makes great design? What sustains Denmark’s rich design heritage? What can Canadian design leaders learn from this cultural model?
Part of 2021 DesignTO Festival, presented by TORP and The Royal Danish Consulate General..
Danish Desire 2021 – Virtual event
Live Event Video
Watch the live event, originally aired Jan 23, 2021 during DesignTO 2021
Learn more about Danish design education
Arne Jacobsen – Designing Denmark
A journey through the life.
Danish School Kolding
Open House video introduction to the international workshop based in Denmark.
Danish School Kolding – Cultivating Design
Explore manufacturing of Danish design
PP Mobler
PP Mobler
Fritz Hansen collaboration with Carla Sozzani
Christian Andresen & Carla Sozzani on design inspiration for new Series 7 colors
FDB Møbler - Sustainability
FDB Møbler
Corona Chair – Poul Volther for Erik Jørgensen Møbelfabrik A/S
Design and Production: A beautiful example of collaboration between designer and producer.
Brdr Kruger for Wallpaper – Handmade
Making the most of Brdr Krüger’s famous woodturning skills, the 'High Eccentricity' stool/pedestal by Studio Libertiny is a modern take on the traditional craft technique of off-axis, or eccentric, woodturning.
Henning Koppel and Georg Jensen
Made by the hands of a single Georg Jensen silversmith — Henrik Førster, who specialises in Henning Koppel’s exclusive masterpieces and the only one possessing the skill set to make this unique silver piece.
Septima Lamp – Poul Henningson for Louis Poulsen Lighting
Design and Production: The PH Septima, regarded as one of Poul Henningsen’s most refined designs.
The Dots – Lars Tornøe for Muuto Inc.
Production process: Enjoy the story behind these little icons.