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Copenhagen Design Week thinks human
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Think Architecture, Think Furniture & Interiors, Think Design to Improve Life, Think Society Challenges… Think Human. Definitions of Danish design have filled countless books and newspaper articles over the last few decades, but its essence is to be found in timeless simplicity, quality materials and functionality. One thing is certain; Danes are among the leaders in world design. Join us in Copenhagen and learn how design can change the world, when Copenhagen Design Week thinks human on 1-6 September.
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Copenhagen Design Week is an international initiative from the Danish Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs, directed by the Danish Design Centre. The event first set out in 2009 as a biennale and this year from 1-6 September visitors are invited to take part in exhibitions, conferences, seminars, workshops, open showrooms, installations and talks focusing on “Think Human” related issues. Many events take place in the open and are within comfortable distance from the city centre – by foot, cycling, by harbour bus, metro or taxi. The Design Week is a great opportunity of getting a glimpse of the old beautiful buildings in the city as well as experiencing the buzzing atmosphere of a trendy Copenhagen, recently named ‘Europe’s coolest green city’ by the Ecologist.
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Think Human
The “Think Human” theme makes Copenhagen Design Week stand out from other international design weeks, as it reflects the humanist tradition inviting designers, architects, planners and politicians to place the end user at the centre of their thinking. The week’s conferences and special arrangements take it one step further by “thinking human” in relation to architecture, sustainability, design processes, choice of materials, production methods, and not least the sensory experience of the consumer.
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The “Think Human” design zone
The perfect starting point for Copenhagen Design Week’s many events is the unique “Think Human” design zone located at Kvæsthusmolen, the harbour area surrounding The Royal Danish Playhouse. The design zone hosts exhibitions, a press centre, an information point and recreation areas with lounges and music attracting people from near and far. Here visitors can attend exhibitions, architectural installations and talks.
The world’s most coveted design award
Copenhagen Design Week hosts the INDEX: Award, the world’s biggest design award focusing on ”Design to improve life”. The INDEX: Award encompasses five categories: Body, Home, Work, Play and Community. The winning projects will be exhibited at Kvæsthusmolen.
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Thursday, November 03 2011
Getting there...
SAS Scandinavian Airlines offers direct flights from Aberdeen, Manchester, Birmingham London Heathrow and Dublin. Flight time is less than two hours.
Useful websites...
For all information on travelling to Copenhagen, please visit Wonderful Copenhagen's website here
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