
Along with local design, the festival showcased an increasing number of international collaborations in all fields of design, be it graphics or fashion, furniture, architecture or products. All in all, there were over 100 events – exhibitions, workshops, seminars and parties – spread across Reykjavik. DesignMarch opened with the DesignTalks at Harpa Concert Hall, the city’s architectural landmark by Henning Larsen Architects and Olafur Eliasson. Among this year’s international hosts we found Jessica Walsh, Studio Swine, Ilkka Suppanen, Bjarke Ingels, Muuto, Artek, Vitra, Iittala and Normann Copenhagen, among others.

DesignMarch
Iceland Design Centre
Aðalstræti 2, Reykjavik, Iceland

Marble matters– exploring Carrara’s legacy
Sixteen young international architects took part in two intensive training days in Carrara, organized by FUM Academy and YACademy, featuring visits to the marble quarries and a design workshop focused on the use of the material.