Designers’ Saturday

Program 2023

All showrooms are open

  • Friday Kl. 09:00 Bankplassen 4

    31 of Norway's top designers are showcasing objects they have never shown before. The objects will be available for sale through an online auction hosted by Blomqvist Auction House. Open all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

  • Friday Kl. 09:00 Studio Skøi

    FREDERICIA: We welcome you for coffee and pastries while exploring our news and classics. Join us from 09:00 - 11:00.

  • Friday Kl. 09:00 Kollekted by

    Homemade cakes by Tutta Sætra and freshly brewed coffee from Kuro.

  • Friday Kl. 09:00 Oslo Event Hub

    Official opening at Oslo Event Hub 09h00. Along exhibitions from well known manufacturers, you will also find;

    COLLAB: Exhibition of 5 design collabs between manufacturers and designers, initiated by Designers' Saturday.

    AWARDS: Exhibition of Best Talents (best young design talents) and Best Interior (best interior project).

    SCHOOLS: Six Norwegian universities show their students' best design and interior projects .


  • Friday Kl. 09:00 AUDO Copenhagen

    • Coffee & backed goods: 09:00-14:00 • Food truck: 12:00 - 18:00 (While stock last) • Drinks serving: 15:00-late.

  • Friday Kl. 09:00 AUDO Copenhagen

    Coffee & backed goods. Join us from 09:00 - 14:00

  • Friday Kl. 10:00 Studio Skøi

    We invite you to a Spine showcase featuring a modular seating platform, designed to address the growing need for flexibility. The exhibition, designed and curated by FUWL, goes behind the scenes, where we display the design process and highlight the potential and versatility of Spine. Join us to explore the next generation of hybrid seating developed to exceed the demands of the ever changing workspace. Welcome SAVO X FORM US WITH LOVE

  • Friday Kl. 10:00 Oslo Event Hub

    Swiss designer Alfredo Häberli will be hosting a Masterclass at Oslo Event Hub, where he will take the audience through the inspiration and design of the unique timepiece, the DiaStar Original 60-Year Anniversary Edition, created in collaboration with Swiss watchmaker Rado.

  • Friday Kl. 10:30 Hamran/Meling Studio

    DESIGN TALK - Andreas Engesvik.
    With the "Sanke" kitchen collection, we at Hamran take one step back and two steps forward. In collaboration with designer Andreas Engesvik, we have developed a kitchen that is light - both in weight, expression, and environmental footprint. It is also easy to assemble and is particularly suitable for cabins and vacation homes, where heavier wooden constructions can often be challenging to install. You can take "Sanke" with you in the boat and set it up yourself in just a few hours. It's flexible. It's easy to move if the need arises.

  • Friday Kl. 11:00 Mancini/Boffi/Nevotex/Konzept-K

    Vi beskriver synergiene mellom italiensk og skandinavisk design kombinert med japansk håndverk. Dette er synligt i samarbeidet mellem De Padova og Time&Style ēdition.

  • Friday Kl. 11:00 Studio Skøi

    EFG will be exhibiting the latest sofa system, Ori, a design collaboration with Front. Ori emerged from the need for comfortable seating that serves various functions while adding character to the workplace. With a concept inspired by folded paper, Front created a unique design expression that highlights origami's perfect symmetry.

    You are warmly welcome to come and explore Ori at Input's showroom at Studio Skøi!

  • Friday Kl. 12:00 DOGA

    UPLIFT - en installasjon skapt i samarbeid mellom Tarkett og Note. Møt designeren og hør historien bak årets utstilling.

  • Friday Kl. 12:00 AUDO Copenhagen

    Food truck (While stock last). Join us from 12:00 - 18:00

  • Friday Kl. 12:30 Hamran/Meling Studio

    DESIGN TALK - Andreas Engesvik.
    With the "Sanke" kitchen collection, we at Hamran take one step back and two steps forward. In collaboration with designer Andreas Engesvik, we have developed a kitchen that is light - both in weight, expression, and environmental footprint. It is also easy to assemble and is particularly suitable for cabins and vacation homes, where heavier wooden constructions can often be challenging to install. You can take "Sanke" with you in the boat and set it up yourself in just a few hours. It's flexible. It's easy to move if the need arises.

  • Friday Kl. 13:00 Evi

    Friday: 13.00 - 18.00. Stop 12: Open showroom: Four amazing designer brands within kitchen, lounge and bathroom with focus on sustainability, functionality and reuse: EVI: Norwegian designed kitchens that stand out in both functionality and design - developed to be reused and given new life with others. Lundhs Real Stone: A collection of 100% natural stones from Norway. Crafted by nature millions of years ago, the exceptional stones combine unique aesthetics with excellent performance to create the ideal surface choice for indoor and outdoor surfaces. Grohe: Luxurious products for bathrooms and kitchens, smart home solutions. The latest technology, high quality, and award-winning design. Haugstad: Tailormade furniture, sustainability and production 4.0 with digital twin

  • Friday Kl. 13:00 International Library of Fashion Research

    Renowned jewellery designer Sigurd Bronger is in conversation with creative director Morteza Vaseghi in occasion of their eponymous exhibition at Oslo’s International Library of Fashion Research. The conversation will be moderated by Elise By Olsen and will revolve around design practices at large. What are the intersections between design and craftsmanship, costume and contemporary art and functionality and creativity? Duration: 1h00

  • Friday Kl. 14:00 DOGA

    Meet the designer! UPLIFT is a concept by Tarkett and Note (design studio) that is all about inspiring use (and reuse) of Tarkett’s most sustainable materials. UPLIFT consists of components made from textile and wood that can easily be assembled into different design installations depending on context. We invite you to come meet Design Manager Cristiano Pigazzini from Note at Tarkett’s stand at DOGA, and get the full creative story behind the concept!

  • Friday Kl. 14:00 Blender Agency

    Join us for a session during Designers' Saturday in Oslo, where we invite you to explore the realms of circularity and innovation in the design industry. Our journey into circular design begins with a thoughtful consideration of materials. Discover how we harness the potential of circular materials, transforming them into timeless design pieces. Learn about our pioneering Textile Take Back Program, designed to breathe new life into textile waste through upcycling. Lastly, we will be offering a glimpse into our co-owned mill in Innvik, where strategic investments intend to address resource scarcity and production efficiency.

  • Friday Kl. 14:00 Studio Skøi

    How can the furniture industry bring new life into textile waste? Learn about the design collaboration between the B Corp Fredericia and Sheworks Atelier, aiming for more sustainable production, making a difference for People and Planet. Presenting the new Ribbon Textile Collection created for the Søborg Chair by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia, and Sheworks Atelier turns surplus material into exceptional design while reducing the environmental impact of each chair. Meet designer Solveig Søndergaard and Martha Von Guenther from the award-winning circular textile design studio Sheworks Atelier transforming surplus and waste textiles into bespoke designs made with hearts and hands in Denmark by minority women on the outskirts of the Danish labour market.

  • Friday Kl. 14:00 Dinesen

    We invite you to a joint event hosted by Dinesen and Mattiazzi during this year’s Designers' Saturday. You will experience Dinesen's revamped showroom in Oslo, displaying curated furniture by Italian design brand Mattiazzi, accompanying the Weight of Wood exhibition by design duo Christian+Jade in collaboration with Dinesen. In playful, explorative ways, the exhibition changes your perspective on wood. We hope you will join us for snacks and mingling with design professionals.

  • Friday Kl. 15:00 Kulturkirken Jakob

    Bli kjent med nyheten ulltekstilet Mandal, et fargestudie. Fargene til Mandal har vært en prosess for å finne langvarige fargevalg. Vi har laget 46 friske farger som kan legges på lag og lekes med. Mandal er designet av vår Senior Designer & Produktutvikler Ragnhild Nordhagen og fargesatt i samarbeid med Christiane Müller. Fra kl 15.00 - 15.30 vil Ragnhild presentere Mandal, med fokus på fargeutvikling, tekniske egenskaper, og inspirasjonen bak.

  • Friday Kl. 15:00 Kollekted by

    Responsible production, openness and collaborations are all vital aspects of staying relevant as a brand today. Lisbeth Larsen (Jotun), Klara Uebel (Frama), Antti Hirvonen (Vaarnii), Simon Anund and Jacop Merlini (Verk) participate in this talk on NORDIC TRANSPARENCY, moderated by Cecilie Molvær Jørgensen from DOGA. Kollekted by : Stoppested 1 : Schous Plass 7A

  • Friday Kl. 15:00 Kollekted by

    Responsible production, openness and collaborations are all vital aspects of staying relevant as a brand today. Lisbeth Larsen (Jotun), Klara Uebel (Frama), Antti Hirvonen (Vaarnii), Simon Anund and Jacop Merlini (Verk) participate in this talk on NORDIC TRANSPARENCY, moderated by Cecilie Molvær Jørgensen from DOGA. Kollekted by : Stoppested 1 : Schous Plass 7A

  • Friday Kl. 15:00 AUDO Copenhagen

    Meet and Greet with drinks. Join us from 15:00 - late.

  • Friday Kl. 15:00 Mancini/Boffi/Nevotex/Konzept-K

    Her fokuserer vi på synergiene mellom italiensk og skandinavisk design kombinert med japansk håndverk.

  • Friday Kl. 15:00 Evi

    With Katinka von der Lippe, Thor-Anders Lundh Håkestad, Steinar Gulaker and Anne Dahl Øiseth. Moderated by Rachel Troye. How do you create a space for people to really be human. What do you actually need in a room where you want to prepare food, have guests, and make memories? (Earlier called a kitchen) How do you approach the new ways of thinking around sustainability? How can raw material and technology affect production, functionality and design? All these things and more will be addressed and discussed in this beautiful space, from a lounge to a living room - to a kitchen. STOP 12 EVI - LUNDHS REAL STONE - GROHE - HAUGSTAD MØBEL Ruseløkkveien 30, 0251 Oslo

  • Friday Kl. 15:30 Studio Skøi

    Explore Flos' latest collections and iconic designs in the beautiful spaces of their Oslo showroom and join for an inspiring Design Conversation with acclaimed British-Canadian designer Philippe Malouin.

    Flos Showroom, Studio Skøi Drammensveien 120, 0277 Oslo.


  • Friday Kl. 15:45 Minus Furniture

    Join us for a conversation on "How to design for circularity: Moving away from the Take-Make-Waste culture.” hosted by Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief of Scandinavian Mind, featuring panelists: Catherine Barth, Circular strategist of Natural State, Thomas Jenkins, Industrial designer of Jenkins & Uhnger, and Kristian N. Harnes, CEO and Co-founder of Minus Furniture. What does it take to develop better design practices and manufacturing systems that supports a circular future? How do we share knowledge that can?make that transition easier. Join us in discussing a future positive for people and planet. Followed by drinks by Anne Maurseth x Toypoodle and Music by Snubledrud.

  • Friday Kl. 16:00 Kollekted by

    Meet us for an Afternoon drink at Kollekted by from 4 - 6 PM.

  • Friday Kl. 16:00 Vitra

    Volver lanserer vår nye designlinje for kommersielle prosjekter – Volver Contract. Volver Contract er en gren av Volver Studios, som tilbyr vegg-til-vegg- og teppeløsninger for kommersielle og høytrafikk prosjekter med kunstnerisk signatur fra Volver. Vår første kolleksjon er Nordic Nature. Et mangfoldig utvalg av 64 naturlige farger forankret i norsk natur og kulturarv, sett gjennom en moderne linse. Alle farger påføres 8 to-fargede mønstre. Dette utgør 2400 varianter, hvor du kan velge den som passer best for ditt prosjekt. Farger og mønster er digitalt trykt på slitesterke underlag med forskjellige garnkvaliteter og tekstur etter ditt valg. Baksiden og kantene er spesifisert i henhold til dine krav. På Designers Saturday presentere vi Volver Contact Brand, Nordic Nature kolleksjon, viser nettside, kataloger og teppeprøver og full størrelse tepper på Vitra prosjektavdeling.

  • Friday Kl. 16:00 Flokk

    Join us from 16.00-20.00

  • Friday Kl. 16:00 Evi

    Afterwork with Flammeburger and free drinks Come join us for an informal afternoon happening with great people, amazing design products and fabulous burgers. You don’t want to miss this!

  • Friday Kl. 16:30 Minus Furniture

    16.30-19 Drinks & Music - Drinks by Anne Maurseth x Toypoodle, Music by Snubledrud. Join us in celebrating the new furniture collection designed by Thomas Jenkins & Sverre Uhnger - Minus Furniture, Rathkes Gate 4 (Stop 1)

  • Friday Kl. 16:30 Studio Thune

    We are pleased to invite you to our showroom to experience the new table collection Onemm, presented for the first time to the Norwegian market. Reserve your spot to join the conversation between Peter Kunz, architect and designer, and Roberto Monti, Arper CEO, and discover how Onemm interprets the project of living and Arper's commitment to sustainability.

  • Friday Kl. 17:00 Bankplassen 4

    DS Talks is moderated by Cecilie Tyri Holt and includes the following speakers; Helena Sandman, Jay Gort, Christophe Guberan, Alfredo Häberli, Erwan Bourollec.
    Duration 2 hours — Sign up here

  • Friday Kl. 18:00 Novelties

    Massimo launch party 18.00 – 21.00. Massimo Copenhagen and the innovative Norwegian design studio Vera & Kyte unite in a remarkable collaboration. Join us for a cocktails and drinks and explore the fusion of Scandinavian minimalism and vibrant design concept. Come and see Vera & Kyte tell about their experience with the DS Collab project and thoughts behind the design.

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