Opening of Kolding Design Days

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Kolding Design Days 2026 kicks off this year's program with presentations, networking and the opportunity to see study projects Kolding Design Days 2026 opens with a focus on how design creates value within business development and creative management as well as Kolding's role as a UNESCO City of Design The program includes: arrival and networking; welcome and official opening by the project group; presentation from Johanne Engelhardt Said (Head of Innovation and Design, Orkla Denmark / Easyfood) on design as a process from idea to business; presentation from Mikael Sorknæs(Kolding Municipality) about Kolding's UNESCO City of Design and its significance; and an insight into international design collaborations by Leendert Bjerg (Business Consultant). Concluding with the opportunity to visit student projects from UC Syd, SDU and DSKD. - Date: 1 October 2026 - Time: 08:30–10:30 - Venue: By-Lab - Address: Jernbanegade 5, Kolding, Denmark - Admission: Free