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Arnhildur Pálmadóttir, architect joins the lineup for DesignTalks 2025
A versatile specialist with an entrepreneurial attitude, architect Arnhildur Pálmadóttir has a passion for inspiring change in architecture and the construction of buildings. Founder of s.ap architects and head of the Icelandic branch of Lendager, the Danish architectural firm, Arnhildur is the recipient of the Nordic Council's Environmental Award 2024 and will be Iceland's first representative at the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2025.
February 13th, 2025
Creative Director Ferdinando Verderi joins the lineup for DesignTalks 2025
A creative director responsible for some of the most radical fashion imagery of the past half decade, Ferdinando Verderi has been pioneering methods of redirecting editorial and advertising moments into an investigation towards new forms of messaging and many of his experimental concepts are recognised as industry firsts.
February 13th, 2025
Architect Lina Ghotmeh joins the line up for DesignTalks 2025
Lina Ghotmeh leads her practice Lina Ghotmeh — Lina Ghotmeh Architecture. Echoing her lived experience in Beirut – a palimpsest of unrest – her designs are orchestrated as an “Archeology of the Future” where every project emerges materially sensitive and in symbiosis with nature. DesignTalks takes place on the 2nd of April in Harpa, Reykjavik with the theme of The Source.
February 5th, 2025
A Symbol for Gender-Neutral Spaces: The National Queer Organisation of Iceland’s Design Contest
The National Queer Organization of Iceland, in collaboration with Iceland Design and Architecture and the Icelandic Graphic Design Association, has launched a design contest for a symbol that can label gender-neutral spaces including bathrooms, changing rooms, and shower rooms.
January 22nd, 2025
A new DesignMarch identity by Strik Studio
DesignMarch 2025 takes place on April 2 - 6, for the seventeenth year in a row, and now with a new brand identity and visuals, designed by the creative agency Strik Studio.
January 21st, 2025
Emanuele Coccia at DesignTalks 2025
Emanuele Coccia is a philosopher and associate professor at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) in Paris, an estimed author and a frequent collaborator with designers, artists and cultural institutions globally. DesignTalks takes place on the 2nd of April in Harpa, Reykjavik with the theme of The Source.
January 16th, 2025
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Iceland Design and Architecture wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. We are thankful for the eventful year 2024 and look very much forward to an even more exciting year 2025.
December 20th, 2024
A Symbol for Gender-Neutral Spaces: The National Queer Organisation of Iceland’s Design Contest
The National Queer Organization of Iceland, in collaboration with Iceland Design and Architecture and the Icelandic Graphic Design Association, has launched a design contest for a symbol that can label gender-neutral spaces including bathrooms, changing rooms, and shower rooms.
December 19th, 2024
OPEN CALL / Ceramic Workshop: Out of Clay and Wood. Natural Materials for the Future of Architecture
Want to explore the new possibilities of clay in architecture and design? OPEN CALL for a 5-day ceramic workshop. Participants will work with clay sourced from both the Świętokrzyskie region in Poland and Iceland. This hands-on experience will guide you through the complete ceramic-making process—from clay preparation to designing your own projects. Application Deadline: December 19, 2024
December 16th, 2024
Fischersund Art Collective at DesignTalks 2025
Lilja and Ingibjörg Birgisdóttir, members of Fischersund Art Collective will be speaking at DesignTalks, with other members partaking in creating an exhilarating site specific journey through their magical world. DesignTalks takes place on the 2nd of April in Harpa, Reykjavik with the theme of The Source.
December 11th, 2024
The honorary award of the Icelandic Design Award 2024 goes to Gísli B. Björnsson
Gísli Baldvin Björnsson has been selected for the Honorary Award of the Icelandic Design Awards 2024 for his contribution to graphic design.
November 7th, 2024
Krónan receives recognition for best investment in design at the Icelandic Design Awards 2024
The recognition for best investment in design at the Icelandic Design Awards 2024 goes to Krónan for setting an excellent example in its partnerships with designers, where the common denominator is environmental awareness and sustainability.
November 7th, 2024
Smiðja, office building for Alþingi is the winner of Place at the Icelandic Design Awards 2024.
Smiðja, office building for Alþingi by Studio Granda is the winner of Place of the Year at the Icelandic Design Awards 2024 for top-quality architecture that honors Icelandic creativity and craftsmanship.
November 7th, 2024
The James Cook sweater is the winner of Product at the Icelandic Design Awards 2024
The James Cook sweater, designed by Helga Lilja Magnúsdóttir, fashion designer, in collaboration with Stephan Stephensen, artist, for BAHNS, is the winner of Product of the Year at the Icelandic Design Awards 2024 for being an excellent example of good design’s social influence.
November 7th, 2024
Children and city planning winner of Project at Icelandic Design Awards 2024.
Children and city planning (Börnin að borðinu), by the interdisciplinary design team Þykjó is the winner in the category Project at the Icelandic Design Awards 2024 for capturing children's ideas and converting them into an action with the aim to give them voice and mobilize them to influence.
November 7th, 2024
Children and city planning is nominated to the Icelandic Design Awards 2024
Children and city planning by the interdisciplinary design team Þykjó, is nominated as Project of the year to the Icelandic Design Awards 2024.
October 24th, 2024
Masks by James Merry is nominated to the Icelandic Design Awards 2024
Masks by designer and visual artist James Merry is nominated as Project of the year to the Icelandic Design Awards 2024. The award ceremony will take place in Gróska on November 7th.
October 23rd, 2024
Arnhildur Pálmadóttir is the winner of the 2024 Nordic Council Environment Prize
The Nordic Council's Environment Prize goes to architect Arnhildur Pálmadóttir from Iceland for her interdisciplinary interest and focus on reducing CO2 emissions and increasing circularity in the building industry.
October 22nd, 2024
Secondary is nominated to the Icelandic Design Awards 2024
Secondary by Studio Erindrekar and Sigmundur Páll Freysteinsson, is nominated as Project of the year to the Icelandic Design Awards 2024. The award ceremony will take place in Gróska on November 7th.
October 22nd, 2024
Kerlingarfjöll Highland Base is nominated to the Icelandic Design Awards
Kerlingarfjöll Highland Base by Blue Lagoon Design Team, Basalt Architects and Design Group Italia is nominated as Place of the Year at the Icelandic Design Awards 2024. The award ceremony will take place in Gróska on November 7th.
October 17th, 2024