DS Collab 2025
DS Collab aims to match designers and manufacturers to develop commercial, innovative products for sale. In collaboration with Norsk Industri, we are launching DS Collab 2025 – a fully Norwegian initiative where both manufacturers and designers are Norwegian. The final results will be showcased during Designers' Saturday 2025. Below, you can read about this year’s collaborations, and you can follow the processes on our social media channels.
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Northern x Kim Thomé
Northern combines creative expression with traditional craftsmanship to create unique designs. The collaboration with Kim Thomé is built on his signature style, characterized by playful use of color and bold aesthetics, and is intended to support Northern's vision of innovative and cutting-edge design, with the potential to stand out in the market.
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House of Holmedal x Nanna Wensaas
House of Holmedal AS, established in 2021, is an innovative producer of lighting products focusing on mouth-blown glass globes and brass components. Through DS Collab, they are collaborating with designer Nanna Wensaas to develop an adaptable lamp that reflects their design philosophy, "Anarchy in Scandinavia," while challenging material use and form language.
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Heymat x Studio Sløyd
Heymat, founded in 2016, is a Norwegian design brand that creates stylish and functional door mats with a focus on Scandinavian design and sustainable materials. For DS Collab, they have chosen to collaborate with Studio Sløyd, a Norwegian design duo known for their innovative work with materials. Together, they will develop a new Heymat+ mat that combines high quality and aesthetics, adding something fresh to home interiors.
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Eskoleia x Jonas Stokke
Eskoleia, established in 1912, is known for its functional steel solutions. In collaboration with designer Jonas Stokke, they are set to develop a new generation of sustainable storage concepts that combine quality, functionality, and innovative design. Stokke has extensive experience in merging technical expertise with aesthetics. His interdisciplinary approach, centered on collaboration with engineers and production environments, brings valuable knowledge and experience to the development of new steel-based storage solutions.
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Ygg&Lyng x Vilde Hagelund
Ygg&lyng, established in 2009, combines the beauty of nature with functional and sustainable design. In DS Collab, they are collaborating with award-winning designer Vilde Hagelund, known for her tactile approach and focus on wood, to explore new design possibilities centered on exquisite craftsmanship and durability.
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Minus x Kaja Dahl
In DS Collab, Minus has challenged the boundaries of what is possible, with a brief that demands the exploration of new value chains without compromising on design. For this collaboration, Minus has chosen Kaja Solgaard Dahl, who works at the intersection of design and craftsmanship. With her focus on transforming waste materials into high-quality aesthetics while maintaining a strong sensory approach, Dahl brings her unique ability to create sustainable and lasting designs.
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LK Hjelle x Studio Sløyd
LK Hjelle is one of the few Norwegian furniture manufacturers that still designs and produces furniture in their own factory in Sykkylven, a tradition since the 1940s. As "The Unconventional," they challenge norms, and in collaboration with Studio Sløyd, an innovative design duo, they explore new materials and forms with a focus on craftsmanship, functionality, and durability.
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Volver x Kristine Five Melvær
Renown Norwegian designer Kristine Five Melvær and Norwegian rug studio Volver collaborate on a rug collection that explores the diversity of textile craft across embroidery, weaving and tufting, capturing some of the personal references from the designer ́s life story. Known for her multidisciplinary work with a wide range of objects, from vases to interior textiles, Kristine is no stranger to experimenting with new techniques and pushing the boundaries of craft. In later years she has focused on deepening her expertise and innovating with textiles. This collaboration celebrates am mutual devotion of the designer and Volver to artisanal techniques and translating the heritage into new bold and modern designs.
