3days of design Inspection
Accompanied Research Visit to 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen
– A Long-Established Japanese Manufacturer –
Date 2026.6
This project was undertaken to help a long-established Japanese manufacturer explore potential European partners, investigate opportunities within the circular economy context, and lay the groundwork for possible participation in future editions of 3daysofdesign.
Build Vision curated a tailored program of exhibitions and events during the festival, arranged business meetings, facilitated introductions to key stakeholders, and coordinated studio visits. Acting as a bridge between the client and local organizations, designers, and brands, Build Vision supported meaningful engagement and future-oriented relationship building throughout the visit.
WHY
As interest in the circular economy and sustainable manufacturing continues to grow across Europe, this project was initiated to explore new opportunities for the client’s international expansion. By leveraging 3daysofdesign—one of the largest design festivals in Northern Europe—as a platform for engagement, the project aimed to deepen the client’s understanding of the European market, establish connections with local stakeholders, and create a foundation for future partnerships and potential exhibition opportunities.
FOCUS
Build Vision designed a program focused on understanding the local design ecosystem and identifying future business opportunities.
In addition to curating key exhibitions and events within 3daysofdesign, we organized business meetings with organizations such as BLOXHUB, as well as local brands, designers, and design studios. We also facilitated introductions to stakeholders with potential for future collaborations and exhibition opportunities, serving as a bridge between the client and the local creative community.
Furthermore, we planned and coordinated studio visits, enabling participants to gain deeper insight into local design culture, values, and approaches to innovation.
PROCESS
・Selection and curation of relevant 3daysofdesign exhibitions and events
・Coordination of meetings with local brands and design studios
・Planning and arrangement of business meetings
・On-site accompaniment and facilitation
・Post-visit analysis, documentation, and reporting
OUTCOME
The visit provided participants with firsthand exposure to the distinctly Nordic values and community-driven culture that characterize 3daysofdesign. It also offered valuable insights into the European design business landscape and the ways in which professional networks are formed and maintained.
Through direct dialogue with local designers and brands, the client was able to assess concrete opportunities for entering the European market while establishing relationships that may lead to future pop-up initiatives and collaborative projects.
Rather than focusing solely on immediate outcomes, the project’s greatest value lay in its role as a foundation for the client’s long-term international development. Build Vision integrates research visits, market exploration, and network building into a cohesive strategy, helping clients uncover and develop new business opportunities.
