Early bird tickets to DesignTalks 2025
DesignTalks, an internationally acclaimed conference and the keynote event of the DesignMarch festival will take place April 2nd 2025. Early bird tickets are now available to this popular event that has been sold out the last few years.
Open call for exhibitors at the Nordic House for DesignMarch 2025
Are you planning to participate at DesignMarch 2025and would like to exhibit at the Nordic House? The Nordic House is calling for proposals for exhibitions at DesignMarch 2025, which will take place from April 2nd to 6th.
Join us! Open for application for DesignMarch 2025
DesignMarch will take place April 2.- 6. 2025, for the seventeenth year in a row.
Lavaforming Iceland´s Pavilion for the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia
The Pavilion, commissioned by Iceland Design and Architecture, presents the project, Lavaforming, led by s.ap architects Founder Arnhildur Pálmadóttir
Designing with nature - symposium in New York
Iceland Design and Architecture in collaboration with Blue Lagoon and Parsons School of Design, hosts a symposium Thursday September 5th about the role of design thinking in emergency design during times of natural uncertainties. Can we design our relationship with nature?
DesignMarch 2025 in April
DesignMarch festival will take place April 2nd - 6th 2025 - bringing the spring early to Reykjavík. This is the seventeenth year in a row that the festival will take place.
Open call: DesignTalks 2025
Do you have an idea for DesignTalks 2025? Open call for suggestions on speakers and topic in until September 15th.
Happy summer from Iceland Design and Architecture
The office of Iceland Design and Architecture closes due to summer holidays from July 15th but will reopen on Tuesday, August 6th.
Icelandic Design Award 2024 - open for suggestions
The Icelandic Design Award has opened for suggestions and everybody can send in suggestions, your own work or others until midnight September 4th. The goal of sending in suggestions is to ensure that excellent work does not pass by the jury, and therefore we encourage owners of good works to nominate their own work.
Arnhildur Pálmadóttir nominated for the Nordic Council Environment Prize 2024
Arnhildur Pálmadóttir, architect is nominated for the Nordic Council Environment Prize 2024 for her interdisciplinary interest and focus on the reuse of building material. There are eight nominees and the prize will be awarded in Reykjavík in the fall.
Flétta one of the Rising Talents at Maison&Objet in Paris
Designers Hrefna Sigurðardóttir and Birta Rós Brynjólfsdóttir, from Flétta are one of seven designers at the Rising Talents Awards at Maison&Objet in Paris.
Team Exponex Awarded Exhibition Partner for Nordic Pavilion at EXPO 2025 Osaka
The contract of designing and implementing the exhibition at the Nordic Pavilion for the EXPO 2025 Osaka has been awarded to Team Exponex, with Exponex, Wintenex, Habegger, Kvorning Design, Rintala Eggertsson Architects and Gagarin onboard. The pavilion will represent the unity of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Pizza Time and Hæ/Hi: VOL III Welcome at 3daysofdesign
The Icelandic Embassy in Denmark teams up with the Iceland Design and Architecture center, producer of the DesignMarch festival and Business Iceland to present different exhibitions showcasing the diversity of Icelandic design at 3daysofdesign.
Circular landscapes - FÓLK at 3daysofdesign
The Icelandic designcompany FÓLK participates in the danish design festival 3daysofdesign with the exhibition Circular Landscapes, which speaks to the core of the company focusing on sustainable and circular design.
Watch DesignTalks 2024
The signature event of DesignMarch, international conference DesignTalks, took place in Harpa on 24th of April. The programme of the day was diverse were the circus spirit was all around and tackled the challenges of today with amazing speaker from all around the world who gave inspiration with their knowledge seeking solutions. The conference was streamed live in collaboration with Dezeen and Business Iceland. Here you can watch.
Thank you for DesignMarch - see you in 2025
Now DesignMarch is over, for the sixteenth year in a row, and the festival has certainly given the city a lively vibe in the last few days.
Open Call - Ideas for the Icelandic Pavillion to the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale
Iceland Design and Architecture is calling for proposals for the Icelandic Pavillion to the 19th International Architecture Exhibition at the 2025 Venice Biennale, which takes place from 24 May to 23 November 2025.
DesignMarch 2024 - DAY 2
The day is full of interesting events and exhibition openings spread all over town. Visit downtown Reykjavík, Hafnartorg, Grandi, Elliðaárdalur and Laugardalur to experienced what the festival has to offer. Here you can see today's program.
Happy DesignMarch - here is the program for the day!
Happy DesignMarch! DesignMarch has finally arrived. The festival begins today with DesignTalks, the international conference, a day full of inspiration and creative thinking. A great number of exhibitions will then open all over town so you can enjoy design and architecture well into the evening. Here you can see today's program.
DesignTalks 2024 - Where chaos is the norm and balancing an art - Program
The international conference DesignTalks is DesignMarch signature event taking place for the sixteenth time on April 24th. This year DesignTalks welcomes guests to the circus! Here is the full program for the day.
Flétta at DesignTalks 2024
Designers Hrefna Sigurðardóttir and Birta Rós Brynjólfsdóttir will be speaking at DesignTalks, taking place on the 24th of April in Harpa. Together they run the design studio Flétta that revolves around diverse projects where reusing of material and local production play a key role in their practice. On the surface, their work is characterised by playfulness but underneath critical questions are asked.
Alan Ricks, MASS Design Group at DesignTalks 2024
Architect Alan Ricks will be speaking at DesignTalks, taking place on the 24th of April in Harpa, Reykjavik. Alan is a Founding Principal and Co-Executive Director of MASS Design Group (Model of Architecture Serving Society), which believes that architecture has a critical role to play in supporting communities to confront history, shape new narratives, collectively heal and project new possibilities for the future. Alan’s mission is to research, build, and advocate for architecture that promotes justice and human dignity.
Robert Thiemann and Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir at DesignTalks 2024
Interior architect, former editor of FRAME magazine and founder of Betterness, Robert Thiemann will be at DesignTalks 2024. Robert is passionate about the built environment and how individuals and communities can thrive while decreasing their impact on the planet. Author and sustainability leader Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir will also be on stage in Harpa on the 24th of April. Hrund focuses on bringing together ideas and people across sectors and disciplines to inspire creative mindsets and constructive solutions.
Lisa Lapauw and Mous Lamrabat at DesignTalks 2024
Graphic designer, turned stylist and art director Lisa Lapauw and photographer Mous Lambrat will be at DesignTalks, taking place on the 24th of April. With their collaboration Lisa&Mous, they want to fuse fashion and design with cultural influences and nostalgic memories.
Bompas & Parr at DesignTalks 2024
Leading experts in multi-sensory experience design Bompas & Parr will be at DesignTalks , taking place on the 24th of April. Architect, inventor and executive producer Harry Parr, one of the founders of the studio who are, in their own words, Architects of taste; feeding minds and stomachs will take the stage in Harpa.
Rán Flygenring at DesignTalks 2024
Designer, artist, illustrator and award winning author Rán Flygenring will be speaking at DesignTalks 2024 taking place in Harpa 24th of April.
James Merry at DesignTalks 2024
Visual artist James Merry will be speaking at the international conference DesignTalks 2024 taking place in Harpa 24th of April. Merry is primarily known for his exceptional hand embroidery and mask-making.
Atelier NL at DesignTalks 2024
The Dutch design studio Atelier NL believes that design has the ability to connect local communities to the valuable resources that surround them. Lonny van Ryswyck co-owner of the studio will speak at DesignTalks 2024, taking place in Harpa April 24th.
DesignMarch 2024 - where chaos is the norm and the balancing act is art
This year's festival reflects the current status of the world in the circus. Let's turn everything upside down with joy, curiosity and courage! Designers, architects and creative thinkers push the boundaries of the possible with exciting exhibitions, events, workshops, guided tours and openings all over town during DesignMarch, April 24th - 28th. Playing with materials, the interactivity of nature and technology, the use of discarded raw materials and new creative solutions for society are among the things that see the light of day.
Hanna Whitehead exhibits at Greenhouse at Stockholm Furniture Fair
Designer Hanna Dís Whitehead will exhibit a new body of work during the Stockholm Furniture Fair 6th -10th of February. She will be at the Greenhouse - the platform for up-and-coming designers. She will be launching a series of vessels and boxes from mixed materials as well as a new version of her ceramic hangers that have mutated and become supersized.
DesignTalks talks - What now?
DesignTalks talks is a podcast based on the annual international conference DesignTalks in Reykjavík. The host Anna Gyða Sigurgísladóttir, sits down with diverse designers and future thinkers from all genres and nationalities. What now? series is inspired by the conference 2023 and supported by Nordic Talks. Hlín Helga Guðlaugsdóttir, designer, is the curator of DesignTalks.
DesignTalks talks - What now? Episode 1 - Let's talk about creativity
Humanity is facing the eleventh hour and the call for more sustainable solutions has never been louder. Failed global collaborations on cutting emissions, political instability and repercussions after the pandemic. What now?
DesignTalks talks - What now? Episode 2: Let’s talk about material
Humanity is facing the eleventh hour and the call for more sustainable solutions has never been louder. DesignTalks addresses the challenges the world is facing and highlights the importance of design and architecture in societal and global change. Creative thinking in the present is a key solution to the problems of the future.
DesignTalks talks - What now? Episode 3: Let’s talk about nature
DesignTalks addresses the challenges the world is facing and highlights the importance of design and architecture in societal and global change. The creative thinking of the present could be the solution to the problems of the future.
DesignTalks talks - What now? Episode 4: Let’s talk about stories
DesignTalks addresses the challenges the world is facing and highlights the importance of design and architecture in societal and global change. Creative thinking of the present could be the solution to the problems of the future.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Iceland Design and Architecture wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We are thankful for an eventful 2023 and look forward to an exciting 2024.
Early bird tickets to DesignTalks 2024
The international conference DesignTalks will take place in Harpa on April 24th.. Early bird tickets are now available to this popular event that has been sold out the last few years. Do not miss a full day of inspiration, innovation and creative powers!
Open for applications till January 10th- DesignMarch 2024
It is open for applications to DesignMarch 2024, which takes place 24-28 April. Deadline is 10th of January. The festival program is taking shape, with many applications being submitted earlier this autumn. We can therefore start the countdown to spring and DesignMarch 2024!
The Airbag nominated to the Green Product Awards 2024
The Airbag by Studíó Flétta for Fólk Reykjavík is nominated to the Green Product Awards 2024. Over 1500 participants from 54 countries applied for the 11th edition of the Green Product Award. After being reviewed under the aspects of design, innovation & sustainability, the best submissions were nominated.
Outstanding design celebrated at the Icelandic Design Awards 2023
The Icelandic Design Awards 2023 took place in Gróska on the 9th of November celebrating outstanding design and architecture for a full house. The day began with a good insight into the nine outstanding and diverse projects nominated for the award in three different categories, followed by the award ceremony and celebration.
Pizzatime with Flétta and Ýrúrarí is the winner of Project at the Icelandic Design Awards 2023
Pizzatime with Flétta and Ýrúarí is the winner in the category Product at the Icelandic Design Awards 2023 for demonstrating the vast opportunities for value creation in using leftover materials instead of raw material, and successfully raised awareness of the negative environmental impacts of the textile industry.
Edda, center for Icelandic Studies winner of Place at the Icelandic Design Awards 2023
Edda, center for Icelandic Studies is the winner in the category Place at the Icelandic Design Awards 2023. Edda is by Hornsteinar Architects and creates a new framework for Icelandic national heritage, a strong landmark adapting well to its surroundings.
The Airbag is the winner of Product at the Icelandic Design Awards 2023
The Airbag by Flétta for Fólk Reykjavík is the winner in the category Product at the Icelandic Design Awards 2023 for being an excellent example of innovative circular product design.
The honorary award of the Icelandic Design Award 2023 goes to Sigrún Guðjónsdóttir „Rúna“, ceramist
Sigrún Guðjónsdóttir, Rúna, has been selected for the Honorary Award of the Icelandic Design Awards 2023 for her contribution to ceramic art.
Angústúra receives recognition for best investment in design at the Icelandic Design Awards 2023
The recognition for best investment in design at the Icelandic Design Awards 2023 goes to the Icelandic book publisher Angústúra for setting an example for high quality publications.
The Airbag nominated as product of the year - Icelandic Design Awards 2023
The Airbagby Flétta, Hrefna Sigurðardóttir and Birta Rós Brynjólfsdóttir for Fólk Reykjavík is nominated in the category product of the year at the Icelandic Design Awards 2023.
RANRA x Salomon nominated as product of the year - Icelandic Design Awards 2023
RANRA x Salomon by Arnar Már Jónsson and Luke Stevens for Salomon is nominated in the category product of the year at the Icelandic Design Awards 2023.
Hovering Trails nominated as product of the year - Icelandic Design Awards 2023
Hovering Trails by Birgir Þ. Jóhannsson og Laurent Ney is nominated in the category product of the year at the Icelandic Design Awards 2023.
Pizza Time by Flétta and Ýrúrarí nominated as project of the year - Icelandic Design Awards 2023
Pizza Time with Flétta, Hrefna Sigurðardóttir and Birta Rós Brynjólfsdóttir, and Ýrúarí, Ýr Jóhannsdóttir is nominated in the category project of the year at the Icelandic Design Awards 2023.
Interment nominated as project of the year - Icelandic Design Awards 2023
Interment by Anna María Bogadóttir, architect is nominated in the category project of the year at the Icelandic Design Awards 2023.
Vegrún nominated as project of the year - Icelandic Design Award 2023
Vegrún by Kolofon and co is nominated in the category Project of the year at the Icelandic Design Award 2023.
Hlöðuberg nominated as place of the year - Icelandic Design Award 2023
Hlöðuberg by Studio Bua is nominated in the category Place of the year at the Icelandic Design Award 2023.
Edda, center for Icelandic studies nominated as Place of the year - Icelandic Design Awards 2023
Edda, center for Icelandic studies by Hornsteinar architects is nominated in the category Place of the year at Icelandic Design Awards 2023.
Dvergsreitur nominated for best place of the year - Icelandic Design Awards 2023
Dvergsreitur by KRADS and TRÍPÓLÍ, in collaboration with Landmótun, is nominated in the category Place.
Open for applications - DesignMarch 2024
DesignMarch 2024 will take place for the sixteenth time April 24th - 28th where it takes the opportunity to focus on design as a driving force for innovation, and demonstrate the important role of design, architecture and innovation in society.
What would you like to hear and see during DesignTalks 2024? Open call till October 16th!
The signature event of DesignMarch, DesignTalks will take place on April 24, 2024. It is the 15th version of the event, which has established itself both internationally and locally. It is held in the Harpa Concert Hall, and has been sold out in the past years to a diverse and enthusiastic audience of some seven hundred.
Hæ/Hi Saman/ Together opens in Seattle
Saman/Together: An exhibition by Hae/Hi: Designing Friendship featuring
Things happen in the North
In late September, a product design festival will be held for the first time in Húsavík and its surroundings. The public will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the work of the designer where emphasis will be placed on the importance of product design in society as a whole and how it has shaped our daily lives.
Watch DesignTalks 2023
The international conference and DesignMarch´s signature event DesignTalks took place in Harpa on May 3rd. The conference tackled the question What now? with powerful talks from a diverse group of designers, architects, artists and thought leaders, creatively approaching the now and the next. DesignTalks was streamed live in collaboration with Dezeen. Watch it here.
Nordic collaboration for a sustainable future
Iceland design and architecture in collaboration with their Nordic partners are strengthening their relationship with the goal of deepening the understanding about the disciplines and how they can contribute to green transition and sustainable value creation, in the Nordic countries and internationally. The Nordic collaboration will be officially announced at the UIA, world congress of architects in Copenhagen in July.
Overview of brands, stores and websites that sell Icelandic design. From furniture to fashion, product design, textiles and jewellery.
EDUCATING THE COSMOPOLITAN ARCHITECT
TheAssociation of Collegiate Schools of Architecture(ACSA) and theEuropean Association for Architectural Education(EAAE) are pleased to announce the third, biennial joint Teachers Conference being hosted by the Iceland University of the Arts (IUA).
DesignMarch 2024 in April
Ready to celebrate design in Reykjavík once again? For the sixteenth year in a row Reykjavík will transform into one big venue for design April 24th - 28th.
Connection/Samband at 3 days of design
Icelandic design produced and manufactured by Scandinavian design houses. A curated exhibition of products made by 9 Icelandic designers who all have worked in Scandinavia revealing a selection of great Icelandic contemporary design.
FÓLK at 3 days of design
FÓLK Reykjavik is participating at3daysofdesign in an exclusive collaboration with Polestar at their downtown showroom, Kristen Bernikowsgade 3. FÓLK is for the first timepremiering its full collection in Copenhagenbuilt on its vision to accelerate the green transition through design.
Thank you DesignMarch 2023
For five days DesignMarch turned the northernmost capital in the world into one big venue for design for the fifteenth year in a row.
Dagskrá HönnunarMars - dagur 4
What now? Fourth day of DesignMarch. Start the day with an arcitecht run, then go around town and browse around exhibitions and heppnings. End the night with a Pause at Lady Brewery. Today's program can be found here.
DesignMarch Program - Day 3
It's day three at DesignMarch. Today there are plenty of events in relation to many of the exhibitions. Four exhibitions will open in Gufunes and tonight there are plenty of fashions shows around town. Today's program can be found here.
DesignMarch Program - Day 2
Day 2 at DesignMarch has arrived! Today's program is full of interesting events and exhibitions. Here is an overview of today's program.
Opening of DesignMarch 2023
For the fifteenth time DesignMarch will be a harbour for new ideas, inspiration, creative solutions and optimism, where progressive design and innovations bring exhibitors and visitors together May 3rd- 7th. We welcome you to the opening of DesignMarch in Harpa on Wednesday 3rd May at 5PM.
Landsbankinn participates in DesignMarch with versitile events
Landsbankinn participates in DesignMarch with versitile events but the bank is one of the festival's sponsors. There will be a panel discussion about investing in design and guided tours around Landbankinn's new head quearters in Reykjastræti.
DesignMarch for fashionistas
DesignMarch is just around the corner but the festival will take over Reykjavík from 3rd to 7th May. This year's program contains around 100 exhibitions and 120 events. It's therefore safe to say that everyone should find something of their interest. Here a few events for the fashionistas
From geothermal waste to a world of wellbeing
Evolving from a humble body of geothermal waste into a world of wellbeing, Blue Lagoon embodies
the harmonic interplay of nature, design, and sustainability. Welcome to their exhibition at Hafnartorg, Kolagata that opens Wednesday May 3rd at 18pm.
Bags that Carry on
Bags that Carry onis a collaboration between Krónan and DesignMarch where grocery bags from our customers are reused in a new and exciting way. Stúdíó Flétta will collect old grocery bags and use them to design new and interesting bags of good quality.
Design Diplomacy, an invitation from the ambassador
For the fifth time at DesignMarch, local ambassadors are inviting designers from their home countries to pair with Icelandic creatives over a common theme. They will be opening the doors of their residences to host a series of intimate discussions in “living room” settings, offering you a unique opportunity to meet the designers and get inspired.
DesignMarch for the family
There are a lot of events at DesignMarch 2023 that are perfect for families and children. Here are a few of them.
DesignTalks 2023 - Kjartan Örn Ólafsson, Climate Entrepreneur
Kjartan Örn Ólafsson, Climate Entrepreneur, will be speaking at DesignTalks 2023 on 3rd May in Harpa.
DesignTalks 2023 - Refik Anadol, media artist, director and pioneer in the aesthetics of data and machine intelligence
Rekif Anadol, media artist, director and pioneer in the aesthetics of data and machine intelligence, will be speaking at DesignTalks in Harpa on 3rd May.
DesignMarch for the food lover
DesignMarch is just around the corner but the festival will take over Reykjavík from 3rd to 7th May. This year's program contains around 100 exhibitions and 120 events. It's therefore safe to say that everyone should find something of their interest. Here are a few events for those that food and all things related!
DesignTalks 2023 - Sigurður Þorsteinsson, Chief Brand, Design and Innovation Officer of Blue Lagoon. Partner in Design Group Italia
Sigurður Þorsteinsson, Chief Brand, Design and Innovation Officer of Blue Lagoon and partner in Design Group Italia, will be speaking at DesignTalk 2023 in Harpa on 3rd May.
What now? The program for DesignMarch 2022 is live
DesignMarch will transform the most northerly capital in the world into one big venue for design on May 3rd to 7th. This year the theme for the festival is What now? and the diverse program will reflect the unique growth in the Icelandic design scene.
DesignTalks 2023 - Liam Young, sci-fi architect, director and BAFTA nominated producer
Liam Young, sci-fi architect, director and BAFTA nominated producer will be speaking at DesignTalks in Harpa on 3rd May.
DesignTalks 2023 - Graphic Rewilding’s Lee Baker, fine artist and composer
Graphic Rewilding’s Lee Baker, fine artist and composer, will be speaking at DesignTalks in Harpa on 3rd May.
What now? DesignTalks 2023
DesignTalks addresses the challenges the world is facing and highlights the importance of design and architecture in societal and global change. Humanity is facing the eleventh hour and the call for more sustainable solutions has never been louder. Faced with somewhat failed global collaborations on cutting emissions, political instability and repercussions after the pandemic, we ask: what now?
DesignTalks 2023 - Thomas Pausz, designer, artist and researcher.
Thomas Pausz, designer, artist and researcher, will be speaking at DesignTalks 2023 on 3rd May in Harpa.
DesignTalks 2023 - Michael Hendrix, Global Design Director and partner at IDEO
Michael Hendrix, Global Design Director and partner at IDEO, will be speaking at DesignTalks 2023 on 3rd May in Harpa.
DesignTalks 2023 - Pavel Vrzheshch, co-founder and artistic director of Ukrainian agency Banda
Pavel Vrzheshch, co-founder and artistic director of the award winning Ukrainian agency Banda, will be speaking at DesignTalks on 3rd May in Harpa.
DesignTalks 2023 - Sigríður Sunna Reynisdóttir, founder and artistic director fo ÞYKJÓ
Sigríður Sunna Reynisdóttir, founder and artistic director of ÞYKJÓ, will be speaking at DesignTalks 2023 on 3rd May in Harpa.
DesignTalks 2023 - Peter Veenstra, landscape architect and co-founder of LOLA Landscape Architects
Peter Veenstra, landscape architect and co-founder of LOLA Landscape Architects will be speaking at DesignTalks 2023 on 3rd May in Harpa.
DesignTalks 2023 - Natsai Audrey Chieza, founder and CEO at Faber Futures
Natsai Audrey Chieza, founder and CEO at Faber Futures, will be speaking at DesignTalks 2023 in Harpa on Wednesday 3rd May.
DesignTalks 2023 - Odile Decq, architect and urban planner, founder and owner of Studio Odile Decq.
Odile Decq, architect and urban planner, founder and owner of Studio Odile Decq, will be speaking at DesignTalks 2023 in Harpa on 3rd May.
DesignTalks 2023 - Paola Antonelli, Senior Curator of Architecture & Design at The Museum of Modern Art, producer of the MoMA R&D Salons, and co-founder of the platform Design Emergency
Paola Antonelli, Senior Curator of Architecture & Design at The Museum of Modern Art, producer of the MoMA R&D Salons, and co-founder of the platform Design Emergency, will be speaking at DesignTalks 2023 in Harpa on Wednesday 3rd May.
An urgent need for change
On 19th January stakeholders in the building industry came together for the workshop Round Table for Circularity and had a meaningful conversation on how to implement a circular system in the industry. This is a pressing matter as there is an urgent need for change.
Knowing the Ropes opens in Stockholm
The exhibition Knowing the Ropes opens at the Hallwyl museum in Stockholm on 7th February as a part of Stockholm Design Week. Knowing the Ropes is the name of an artistic project in which the Rope, as bearer of cultural and structural meaning, is explored within a contemporary Scandinavian context by designers Brynhildur Pálsdóttir, Þuríður Rós Sigurþórsdóttir and Theresa Himmer.
Happy holidays from Iceland Design and Architecture
Happy holidays fro Iceland Design and Architecture. The office is closed from December 22nd to January 3rd.
Early bird tickets to DesignTalks 2023
The International conference DesignTalks will take place in Harpa on May 3rd. Early bird tickets are now available. Do not miss a full day of inspiration, innovation and creative powers!
“The most important thing in friendship is building trust”
The exhibition Sýningin Hæ/Hi: Designing Friendship opened in Seattle in the beginning of October where six Icelandic designers and designteams met their US counterparts. The exhibition was originally planned for DesignMarch 2020 and at last, two years later, the designers joined in Iceland in May where they premiered their works at the DesignMarch festival 2022. Now they met in Seattle.
Helga Ólafsdóttir is the new director of DesignMarch
DesignMarch´s new director is Helga Ólafsdóttir and will join the team from December 1st. DesignMarch festival will happen for the 15 time May 3rd - 7th in 2023.
Excellent celebration at the Iceland Design Awards
The Icelandic Design Award 2022 took place in Gróska last Thursday. The house filled with guests that learned about and celebrated excellent design and architecture at the ceremony.
Plastplan won the Icelandic Design Award 2022
Plastplan, founded by Björn Steinar Blumenstein and Brynjólfur Stefánsson, won the Icelandic Design Awards 2022 for their great creativity, experimental processes, contrivance, and a strong vision. Lilja D. Alfreðsdóttir, minister of culture and business affairs gave Plastplan the award at a ceremony that took place on November 17th in Gróska.
Folk Reykjavík receives recognition for best investment in design at the Icelandic Design Awards 2022
The recognition for best investment in design 2022 goes to the Icelandic design company Fólk Reykjavík for their confidence in Icelandic design in a noteworthy and successful manner. Árni Sigurjónsson, chairman of the board for the SI - the Federation of Icelandic Industries gave the award to Ragna Sara Jónsdóttir, founder and creative director of Folk Reykjavík.
The honorary award of the Icelandic Design Award 2022 goes to Reynir Vilhjálmsson, landscape architect
The honorary award of the Icelandic Design Awards 2022 goes to Reynir Vilhjálmsson, landscape architect. Reynir has a unique sense for the environment and its shapes, and how the built environment and natural landscape can be linked holistically. Lilja D. Alfreðsdóttir minister of culture and business affairs gave Reynir the award at a ceremony in Gróska.
Let´s celebrate design at the Icelandic Design Awards 2022
The Icelandic Design Awards 2022 will take place on November 17th in Gróska.
Laufskálavarða, service house, nominated to the Icelandic Design Awards 2022
Laufskálavarða, service house, by Stáss architects nominated to the Icelandic Design Awards 2022. The awards will take place on November 17th in Gróska.
Universal Thirst nominated to the Icelandic Design Awards 2022
Universal Thirst, by founders Gunnar Vilhjálmsson and Kalapi Gajjar, is nominated to the Icelandic Design Awards 2022. The awards will take place on November 17th in Gróska.
Hljóðhimnar is nominated to the Icelandic Design Awards 2022
Hljóðhimnar by Þykjó is nominated to the Icelandic Design Awards 2022. The awards will take place on November 17th in Gróska.
Urgent experiments on reality nominated to the Icelandic Design Awards 2022
Urgent experiments on reality by Sól Hansdóttir is nominated to the Icelandic Design Awards 2022. The awards will take place on November 17th in Gróska.
Touching landscape nominated to the Icelandic Design Awards 2022
Touching landscape by Tinna Gunnarsdóttir is nominated to the Icelandic Design Awards 2022. The awards will take place on November 17th in Gróska.
Hæ/Hi opens in Seattle
The Exhibition Hæ/Hi: Designing Friendship opens in Seattle Friday October 7th. The exhibition was originally planned for DesignMarch 2020 and at last, two years later, the designers joined in Iceland in May where they premiered their works at the DesignMarch festival 2022. Now they meet in Seattle.
Participate in DesignMarch 2023!
Open for application in DesignMarch festival 2023, which will take place in Reykjavík and the capital area for the 15th time May 3rd - 7th. The annual festival brings together participants and guests with progressive design and innovation.
Summer holidays at Iceland Design and Architecture
The office of Iceland Design and Architecture closes due to summer holidays from 11th July and will reopen August 3rd.