Danish Design Award

Fungi Paves Way for Sustainable Asphalt 🍄 The asphalt industry has remained largely unchanged for over a century, relying on oil for road construction – a process that harms the environment and demands a lot of energy. But visiBIT, developed by Visibuilt has a new solution. With visiBIT’s technology, we can cut up to 83% of CO2 emissions from asphalt production and reduce energy use by as much as 90%. The technology integrates seamlessly into existing asphalt plants, eliminating the need for new machinery and making the transition to sustainability much easier. We sat down with the Danish Design Award 2024 winner Line Kloster Pedersen to discuss the amazing design solution – check out the video below to learn more 👇 Thanks to Line Kloster Pedersen, CEO at Visibuilt, the company behind visiBIT. The Danish Design Award is a collaboration between DDC – Danish Design Center and Design denmark. Creative Denmark is branding partner 2024. #danishdesignaward #danishdesignaward24

Have you heard of ReefTile? It’s the safest home for fish 🪸 This innovative modular brick is designed to enhance harbor biodiversity. By mimicking natural coral structures with various niches and spaces, it targets different marine species. Its aesthetically pleasing design engages both wildlife and people, fostering a connection to the ocean and sparking curiosity 🪼 Made from 100% biobased materials and 3D printed, ReefTile is specifically designed for installation on artificial harbor walls.  Installation is quick and easy, taking as little as thirty minutes without the need for a diving team, significantly reducing costs for biodiversity initiatives 🤿 We sat down with the Danish Design Award 2024 finalist ReefCircular ApS to discuss their beautiful design solution – check out the video below to learn more! The Danish Design Award is a collaboration between DDC – Danish Design Center and Design denmark. Creative Denmark is branding partner 2024. #danishdesignaward #danishdesignaward24

More than a baby bottle 🍼 Natural breastfeeding can be challenging. Some may have difficulty succeeding, while others may not want to or may not have the opportunity to breastfeed. The caramma support bottle is the first air-free bottle that enables feeding in any natural position - with or without milk in the breasts. It fosters connection and stimulates oxytocin, which soothes both parents and baby 👼 Designed with circular principles, the bottle is made for easy disassembly, recycling, and disinfection, thus reducing waste. Its foldable design supports efficient transport, minimizing its environmental impact. We sat down with the Danish Design Award 2024 winner caramma to discuss their groundbreaking design solution – check out the video below to learn more 👇 Thanks to Rie Maktabi, Monika Havnø, Alexandra Rendtorff from caramma and Anna Neel Forchhammer from Jordemodertid ✨ The Danish Design Award is a collaboration between DDC – Danish Design Center and Design denmark. Creative Denmark is branding partner 2024. #danishdesignaward #danishdesignaward24

Reintroducing Danish night trains 🚆🌙 Peter van der Beek, former student at Det Kongelige Akademi, was nominated for a Danish Design Award 2024 for his innovative design, EC 24/7. EC 24/7 reimagines night trains, connecting Denmark to Central Europe in a green, affordable, and enjoyable way. The design introduces a new type of train that works day and night. Picture cozy cabins that transform for day and night use, with seats oriented towards the passing landscapes for a truly unique journey 🛌✨ We sat down with Peter to discuss his design solution – check out the video below to learn more 👇 A new era of train travel is here – who’s on board? 🙌 The Danish Design Award is a collaboration between DDC – Danish Design Center and Design denmark. Creative Denmark is branding partner 2024. #danishdesignaward #danishdesignaward24

Københavns Møbelsnedkeri creates statuettes for the Danish Design Award 🪵 We recently visited Københavns Møbelsnedkeri for an interview with partner and founder Kim Dolva. The cabinet-making company is behind the new statuettes for the Danish Design Award, which this year focuses on design values that represent the most important role and potential of design today 💥 "It’s an honor to create the statuettes. For us, it’s a reminder that design is about more than just appearances – it’s about taking responsibility and creating something that makes a difference," says Kim Dolva. Københavns Møbelsnedkeri produces timeless, handcrafted furniture emphasizing sustainability, local materials, and high quality. Each piece is made by order using wood from their own sawmill – built to last for generations 🕰 With the new statuettes, the Danish Design Award aims to highlight that design is not just about aesthetics but also about taking responsibility for each other and the planet, going beyond commercial interests – and being a driving force for positive change. Read the full interview here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dsAEXx9R #danishdesignaward #danishdesignaward24

Winner of the Young Ideas award: visiBIT 🍄 visiBIT emerged during a run around the lakes in Copenhagen in 2023. Biotechnologist and founder Line Kloster Pedersen was inspired by how fungi create natural pathways in the soil. Her thought was simple: Could asphalt grow from nature? Today, she and her team have developed mycelium – a fungus-based binder that can replace bitumen, the fossil-based substance that makes asphalt so harmful to the environment 🍂 With visiBIT, we can cut up to 83% of CO2 emissions from asphalt production and reduce energy use by as much as 90%. The technology integrates seamlessly into existing asphalt plants, eliminating the need for new machinery and making the transition to sustainability much easier. The Jury says 🗣️ “visiBIT reduces harmful emissions and promotes sustainable production methods through the innovative use of mycelium, transforming the asphalt industry while addressing environmental concerns. It has reimagined road construction inspired by nature and the inherent beauty of the regenerative processes that nature relies on. The company also demonstrates originality in its approach to a global challenge. It acts as a catalyst for change, inspiring new ways to integrate natural materials and develop energy-efficient circular productions. Last but certainly not least, visiBIT transitioned from an idea to a startup that is setting entirely new standards for sustainable global road construction.” Congratulations with the award, Visibuilt! ✨ The Danish Design Award is a collaboration between DDC – Danish Design Center and Design denmark. Creative Denmark is branding partner 2024.   #danishdesignaward #danishdesignaward24

Winner of a Danish Design Award 2024: Luja™ 💧 For individuals using intermittent catheters, daily life can be challenging. Approximately 90% of users struggle to adjust the catheter to completely empty the bladder, while urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a significant concern for 45%. Luja™ is the only compact intermittent catheter designed for both men and women. It features special micro-hole technology that enables complete bladder emptying in one smooth flow, which reduces  the risk of UTIs. The Jury says 🗣️ “Luja™'s industrial design maintains a thoughtful discretion appropriate for its medical purpose, while its user-centric approach demonstrates attention to real-world needs: The female version is discrete and calming, while the male version is sleek, professional aesthetic combined with practical efficiency, proving that medical devices can be both highly functional and elegantly designed. Luja™ achieves this while maintaining a commitment to sustainability, with reduced plastic usage and lower CO2 emissions compared to industry standards. This blend of innovation, user consideration, and environmental responsibility exemplifies the highest standards of Danish design excellence.” Congratulations with the award, Coloplast! ✨ The Danish Design Award is a collaboration between DDC – Danish Design Center and Design denmark. Creative Denmark is branding partner 2024.   #danishdesignaward #danishdesignaward24

Winner of a Danish Design Award 2024: Living Places Copenhagen 🏡 It’s time to rethink buildings. With buildings responsible for 40% of global energy use and CO2 emissions, the need for sustainable, healthy homes is urgent 🌬️ Living Places Copenhagen showcases innovative construction tackling climate and health challenges through 'Living Places' prototypes, featuring low CO2 footprint, first-class indoor climates, and competitive pricing. The concept leads the way in Denmark with the lowest CO2 emissions, proving that we don't have to wait for future technologies to build sustainably today 🍃 The Jury says 🗣️ “Living Places Copenhagen moves beyond mere ideas and turns ambitious goals into reality. Not only does it focus on impact with its extremely low carbon emissions of 3,85 kilograms per square meter per year. It is a vision of how we can build and live together in the future and foster communities while retaining our individuality and improving human health. This design solution is a vision of how we can build for people and the planet at the same time.” Congratulations with the award, VELUX and EFFEKT! ✨ The Danish Design Award is a collaboration between DDC – Danish Design Center and Design denmark. Creative Denmark is branding partner 2024.   #danishdesignaward #danishdesignaward24

Winner of a Danish Design Award 2024: Molten Salt 🔋 MOSS in Esbjerg, Denmark, is the world’s first facility to store green electricity in molten salt at 700°C. This cutting-edge technology stores wind and solar energy efficiently, enabling industries to replace fossil fuels with clean electricity for heating and steam. We believe MOSS is key to reducing global energy use and CO2 emissions, while helping create a cleaner and more reliable energy system. The Jury says 🗣️ "Molten Salt exemplifies the imagination and courage it took to recognize the potential in a nascent technology and see its strategic application in sustainable energy. Despite challenges – technical complexity, market bias toward established systems, and cost pressures – the team used a collaborative design approach, addressing diverse use cases and crafting solutions for a complex landscape. This journey transformed raw technology into a powerful, scalable solution, engaging stakeholders and investors through a clear narrative. Purpose-driven and creatively navigated, this design solution highlights a model for scalable impact in sustainable transitions, balancing high-level strategy with practical, detailed execution." Congratulations with the award, Hyme og KIRT x THOMSEN! ✨ The Danish Design Award is a collaboration between DDC – Danish Design Center and Design denmark. Creative Denmark is branding partner 2024.   #danishdesignaward #danishdesignaward24

Winner of a Danish Design Award 2024: Gabriel LOOP 🧵 The textile industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world, partly due to the consumption of non-renewable resources. Gabriel LOOP enables real change by decoupling the production of new textiles from the need for new resources. Instead, it utilizes materials and resources already in circulation. Gabriel LOOP operates as a closed-loop take-back system that diverts textile waste from landfills and reduces our dependence on natural resources, supporting the transition to a circular economy. The products are crafted from 100% recycled polyester sourced from post-consumer and post-industrial materials, combining textile waste with recycled plastic bottles 👕♻️ The Jury says 🗣️ “Gabriel LOOP goes beyond its aesthetics; it represents a comprehensive solution that addresses how sustainability should be embedded across an entire product lifecycle. This commitment invites industry partners and consumers to take part in reshaping how resources are valued, used, and repurposed. The scalability of the solution makes it compelling, as it serves as a model for other companies to emulate, amplifying positive change industry-wide. Their focus on innovation, transparency, and collaboration paves the way for the broader adoption of circular models, steering industries toward a future where sustainability is integrated as a standard.” Congratulations with the award, Gabriel! ✨ The Danish Design Award is a collaboration between DDC – Danish Design Center and Design denmark. Creative Denmark is branding partner 2024.   #danishdesignaward #danishdesignaward24