In this final episode of The Sociable Kitchen® podcast's first series on Danish design, host Julie Broberg explores the evolving landscape of Danish design, from its mid-20th century roots to its modern-day ethos. Central to this evolution is the Danish design process of "tænke, tegne, teste" (think, draw, test), a cycle emphasising continuous iteration and improvement.The Confederation of Danish Industry proposes a new design policy, moving beyond the traditional focus on objects like chairs and lamps to a broader view of design as a collaborative process. This approach involves not just designers but a diverse team of experts, addressing complex challenges with robust, sustainable solutions.Designer Lærke Ryom, a recent graduate, exemplifies this new direction. She discusses her hands-on approach to repurposing materials, such as transforming discarded jeans into upholstery for chairs and using offcuts from production processes for new creations. This reimagining of materials is part of a larger shift towards sustainability in Danish design, acknowledging the significant environmental impact of design decisions.The podcast also delves into how Danish design culture, characterised by flat organisational structures and a collaborative ethos, is uniquely suited to tackle modern challenges. This culture encourages a multidisciplinary approach, where everyone from CEOs to interns contributes ideas and expertise.In conclusion, as Danish design moves forward, it embraces a holistic, user-centric approach, integrating aesthetics, functionality, and environmental responsibility. Read more at kvik.com/podcast. 

Ralph and Mai Nissen opened Kvik Hamburg Altstadt  in July 2021. In this episode, we talk to them about how they dared to be the first store on the German market and how they made the transition from selling clothing and shoes to selling kitchens. If you're interested in becoming a Kvik franchisee, check the opportunities on our website:DK: https://www.kvik.dk/karriere/rekruttering-af-franchisetagereBENL:  https://www.kvik.be/nl-be/loopbaan/rekrutering-franchisenemersBEFR:  https://www.kvik.be/fr-be/carriere/recrutement-en-franchiseNL:  https://www.kvik.nl/carriere/werving-voor-franchisenemersUK: https://www.kvik.co.uk/career/franchise-recruitmentFI:  https://www.kvik.fi/ura/franchising-rekrytointiDE:  https://www.kvik.de/beruf-und-karriere/franchise-partnerschaftenNO:  https://www.kvik.no/karriere/rekruttering-av-franchisetakereES:  https://www.kvik.es/carrera-profesional/contratacion-de-franquiciasSE:  https://www.kvik.se/karriaer/vi-soeker-franchisetagare

In this episode, we speak with award-winning  furniture designer Lærke Ryom about the Danish design expo stand she created for the Confederation of Danish Industry at Habitare Pro in Helsinki, as well as Ukurant, a  platform for young designers that she co-founded.   We also speak with Nikolaj Duve from SaysWho about the co-creation process that resulted in our best-selling Ombra kitchen design. To see photos of all the things we talk about in this episode, please visit our website: https://kvik.co.uk/podcast

Thank you for coming with us on this journey through Danish design. One of the things that came up again and again in my conversations was the notion of co-creation. And what is co-creation, you ask? In a way it's a collaboration - you invite a diverse group of people with different knowledge and talents into a room and everyone contributes to solving the task at hand. Everyone’s unique perspective is taken into account and the solution is thereby co-created. In this episode, we speak to textile designer Astrid Skibsted about two projects she recently co-created, Lise Thomsen from the Confederation of Danish Industry about Bang & Olufsen's design process, as well as Sune Kjems from the Danish Design Council about his own culinary journey towards co-creating in the kitchen. Visit our website for pictures and a transcript: https://www.kvik.co.uk/podcastOther links to things mentioned in the episode: LEGO Ideas: https://ideas.lego.com/Bang & Olufsen: https://www.bang-olufsen.com/enData Mirror at Trapholt Museum: https://trapholt.dk/en/data-mirror/Rocks of Greenland at Design Museum Denmark: https://designmuseum.dk/en/exhibition/rocks-of-greenland/

We've explored the Danish design DNA and now it's time to explore the possibilities of what Danish design can do. We spoke to designer Nikolaj Duve from SaysWho. We learned about a surprising project where Danish design helped solve problems in the toughest prison in Denmark from designer Sune Kjems. And we also spoke to designer Lars Thøgersen and Claus Johnsen, our own Head of Design. To see pictures or read a transcript, visit our website: https://www.kvik.co.uk/podcast

In our last episode, we learned about the origins of the Danish Design DNA, if you haven’t heard it, you should go back and listen now. In this episode, we dig a bit deeper into the ten strands of the DNA.In 2017, the Danish Design Council saw a need to redefine Danish design for the 21st century. If American design is business and German design is science and Italian design is art, then what is Danish design? In the 20th century, it was arguably craftsmanship and that’s still a key element today. But design can play a key role in solving the challenges we face in the world today - things like climate change, using our resources wisely - the ten strands of the Danish design DNA reflect that. It contains not only the heritage of Danish design, but the future as well. The ten strands can be boiled down to ten simple values - social, human, holistic, quality, user-driven, transformative, craft, durable, factual and simple.  To see the designs we talk about in this episode, visit https://www.kvik.dk/podcast/episodes/closer-look-at-danish-design-dna

Back in 2016, the Danish Design Council teamed up with the Danish Design Centre, the Royal Danish Academy of Architecture, Design and Conservation and Design Museum Denmark and decided to take a close look at Danish design and really get to the essence of it. The result was a mapping of the Danish design DNA which was presented in 2017 when Aarhus was the European Cultural Capital. In this episode, we learn how the Danish Design DNA came to be and how it can be used.To see the designs we talk about in this episode, visit https://www.kvik.dk/podcast/episodes/intro-to-danish-design-dna

As a Danish company creating and designing kitchens for more than 40 years, Danish design is close to our hearts. As we’ve expanded into more and more countries, we’ve noticed a need to be able to explain to new audiences what Danish design is and what makes it special. For this, our first podcast series, we’ve talked to a number of experts on Danish design to try to learn just that.  Here in episode 1, we explore the history of Danish design's heyday in the middle of the last century. To see all the designs we reference in this episode, visit: https://www.kvik.dk/podcast/episodes/what-is-danish-design

Most people are familiar with Danish design classics like Arne Jacobsen’s Egg and Swan chairs or the famous PH lamp by Poul Henningsen or perhaps Jørgen Utzon’s Sydney Opera House, even if you didn’t necessarily know that they were Danish design. But what is the essence of Danish design? The glue holding it all together? And where is Danish design heading today?In this podcast series, we try to find out. The first episodes will drop in early September, so hit subscribe already now, so you don’t miss out!Visit our website kvik.com/podcast to learn more.