When Kolding School of Design opens the doors to this year’s graduation exhibition from 27 June to 2 July, visitors will also gain an insight into the ideas, perspectives and skills that the school’s latest graduates will bring with them into the world.

Throughout their studies, the graduating designers have explored subjects ranging from materials, technology and sustainability to wellbeing, communities and new ways of living and working. The resulting projects demonstrate not only what design can be, but also the role it can play in responding to a world shaped by change.

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In 2026, Kolding School of Design celebrates ten years of Play Design as an academic and research field. The anniversary was marked this spring with a celebration in Kolding, bringing together speakers and guests from around the world. Meet some of them in this video.

Mads Kodbøl graduated from Kolding School of Design and has since designed for international fashion houses in both Milan and Paris. A recurring ambition throughout his work is to refine and reinterpret some of the fashion industry’s most iconic classics.

How can design contribute to a world shaped by overproduction, resource scarcity and constant change? This was the question explored by more than 20 emerging designers from Kolding School of Design in the exhibition Moments of Meaning, presented at North Atlantic House during 3daysofdesign from 10 to 12 June 2026.

With this newsletter, we would like to wish you a relaxing and enjoyable summer break. We will see you on the other side.

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Enjoy the summer!