Hotel design can do more than impress for a moment. In this piece we explore how carefully considered spaces, thoughtful material choices and subtle digital tools create lasting connections between guest and place — from the listening bar at Hotel Schwarzschmied to reflections on context and the guest experience.

Good design starts with people: who uses it, what the brand means to them, and in which situations the space or product is used? When design answers those questions, it works aesthetically, practically and emotionally. In an age of fast production and AI, care, craft and context make the difference.

What about holiday — is it okay not to fully switch off from work? For us, the answer is yes. Ikigai is about letting work, life and family flow together, so curiosity and the smallest details have room to breathe — even during time off.

In the heart of Nordhavn, at the top of the iconic Silo building, a new hospitality concept has taken shape. Silo Cph is now an ecosystem of experiences, seamlessly blending fine dining, casual encounters, and business settings under one unified identity.

Our cities are undergoing major changes. New ways of living and working challenge traditional systems and urban dynamics. How do cities remain relevant? And how do they reinvent themselves?

We met with four Copenhagen-based personalities to ask them what they are most looking forward to experiencing at 3 Days of Design. Where to go? What’s new and exciting? And where do one eat between events?

How does one find inspiration as a designer? How does the brain function creatively when it comes to design? It's quite immense how influenced we are by what we see, both consciously and unconsciously.

Most brand-owners dream of a global presence, but few are aware of the accompanying complex demands on brand designs, visuals, and physical structures. A solid design success doesn’t necessarily travel without important tweaks and strategic updates.

Why do some places feel inviting and welcoming? What happens when a shop puts an effort into the customer’s full journey from arrival to exit? And why is hospitality an essential skill for business owners wanting to grow a loyal audience?