Each week, we highlight a selection of global design headlines, from standout projects to innovative product launches and industry moments. This week, we turn our attention to Copenhagen’s 3daysofdesign and the Sydney Design Show, spotlighting the must-see exhibitions and product launches for 2026.
mesura Brings the Idea of a Playhouse to Vipp HQ
Barcelona-based architecture and design studio mesura collaborated with Vipp for 3daysofdesign, transforming the brand’s guesthouse concept into a convivial ‘spatial playground’. Inspired by the picnic and the spirit of Danish Midsummer, the installation integrated Vipp furniture throughout the courtyard and garage, creating a welcoming environment for gathering and social exchange.
Fredericia Reveals New Pieces by Cecilie Manz and Nanna Ditzel
Fredericia introduces two significant additions to its collection and presents A Chronicle of Danish Design, first shown at Triennale Milano during Milan Design Week. The presentation includes the Post Lounge Chair by long-term collaborator Cecilie Manz, extending her Post Collection, and the anticipated reintroduction of Nanna Ditzel’s Trisse Collection (1962), reimagined as a flexible design system rather than a fixed object.
The Moment is NAU for the Australian Brand in Copenhagen
Following last year’s debut, the exhibition presents NAU’s collection of furniture and lighting, developed in collaboration with leading Australian designers, including Adam Goodrum and Tom Fereday. Featured pieces such as the Soft Spot lounge and sofa, Nami shelving, Breeze table collection, and Slab dining table are accompanied by a panel discussion and a printed publication that extends the exhibition beyond the installation.
AHEC presents Wood for the Trees at 3daysofdesign
For 3daysofdesign 2026, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) joins forces with London design studio Mitre & Mondays and furniture maker Benchmark for Wood for the Trees, a multisensory installation at Copenhagen’s Gammel Dok. Drawing on themes explored in Forested Future, the exhibition guides visitors through five chapters that reveal the relationship between forest stewardship, biodiversity and material production, demonstrating how thoughtful management can shape the future of hardwood.
Georg Jensen at Play in the Garden
Georg Jensen presents At Play at this year’s 3daysofdesign, is set within a whimsical Copenhagen garden where open lawns and tree-lined paths host a series of interactive field games. Reimagining sterling silver through play, the experience introduces handcrafted wooden game sets and collectible objects in silver—from kongespil and ring toss to Mikado sticks, dice and everyday accessories—reflecting creative director Paula Gerbase’s ongoing exploration of how the material can be brought into daily life.
Abode Living at Design Show
Premium Melbourne textile brand Abode Living—makers of luxury bedlinen and homewares crafted from Italian fabrics since 1991—brings its latest collection to Design Show Australia at ICC Sydney across 11–13 June.
other circle Showcases Post-Disciplinary Practices
Other Circle returns to Copenhagen with a 3,740 sqm exhibition at The Lab during 3daysofdesign 2026, continuing its open-ended, post-disciplinary platform first introduced as a group presentation last year. Moving fluidly between installations, panels, workshops, and city-wide activations, the programme brings together artists and designers from across continents in a space dedicated to cultural exchange and creative collision across design, art, fashion, food, and music.