Introducing the 2025 Design Districts at 3daysofdesign: Exploring Creativity Across Copenhagen

Get ready to feel the pulse of global design like never before. As 3daysofdesign gears up for its 2025 return, Copenhagen is set to transform into a living, breathing showcase of creativity, culture, and craftsmanship. This year’s edition introduces eight dynamic Design Districts, each echoing the bold and unfiltered spirit of the 2025 theme: KEEP IT REAL. From storied architecture to cutting-edge concepts, the Danish capital invites the world to explore design in its most authentic form.

In keeping with the festival’s emphasis on authenticity, individuality, and care for both people and planet, the Design Districts represent a commitment to creativity, craftsmanship, and community. These curated districts highlight design’s power to be transformational, intentional, and deeply human.

“Copenhagen is emblematic of the multi-faceted meaning behind this year’s theme KEEP IT REAL. It’s a sustainable and open-minded metropolis that celebrates diversity. Our festival embodies our ethos to provide a visibility platform for different people with different perspectives. All in the context of Copenhagen’s rich cultural heritage, reputation for innovation, and legacy of design.”
— Signe Byrdal Terenziani, Managing Director, 3daysofdesign

Each year, 3daysofdesign reimagines how visitors experience the city—pushing boundaries and offering new perspectives on Copenhagen’s evolving design story. With this year’s festival, the addition of new i–Points brings deeper coherence and accessibility to the visitor journey.

Connecting the Dots: Introducing the i–Points

Designed to enrich the visitor experience, 3daysofdesign i–Points act as hubs for information, inspiration, and interaction across each Design District. These physical focal points make it easier to meet friends and colleagues, explore installations, or join guided Design Walks. They also mark the debut of the festival’s District Managers and Design Ambassadors—a new initiative set to enhance the overall sense of presence and hospitality.

To unify the festival experience, a new symbol for 3daysofdesign—developed in collaboration with brand agency e–Types and designed by Thomas Lykke of OEO Studio—will guide visitors citywide.

Dive Into the 2025 Design Districts

District Holmen — Transformations
A once maritime stronghold, Holmen now pulses with creative energy. Art galleries, showrooms, and innovation hubs define a space where old meets new and design evolves.
i–Point: Royal Danish Academy

District Christianshavn — Crafts & Materials
Echoing its legacy of artisan production, Christianshavn focuses on materials and methods that blend tradition with modern craftsmanship.
i–Point: Kanalhuset

District Amerikakaj — Atmospheres
Known for its concentration of lighting brands, Amerikakaj explores how design affects mood, light, and the sensory qualities of space.
i–Point: Ocean Saloon

District Nordhavn — Communities
Built on the concept of the five-minute city, Nordhavn is a model of sustainable urban living. This district emphasizes connection, accessibility, and community.
i–Point: Nordhus

District Kultur — Perspectives
Copenhagen’s cultural center, this district explores design through the lens of history, heritage, and meaning—celebrating inclusive, layered narratives.
i–Point: Bryghuspladsen

District Frederiksstaden — Authenticity
With its grand Rococo architecture, Frederiksstaden stands as a monument to timeless craftsmanship and staying true to design roots.
i–Point: Designmuseum Danmark

District Rosengård — Insights
Located in the city’s old heart, Rosengård invites reflection and encourages breaking free from societal norms in pursuit of individual truth.
i–Point: Cinemateket

District Kongens Nytorv — Connections
This iconic square has always brought people together. In 2025, it becomes a symbol of real-world connections in an increasingly digital world.
i–Point: Kongens Nytorv Square

Together, these eight districts form a living map of Copenhagen’s vibrant design culture, where each visitor is invited to KEEP IT REAL—to engage deeply, move meaningfully, and celebrate the full spectrum of creative expression.

Let the journey begin.