FRAME

The 2024 graduation exhibition at Kolding School of Design is titled FRAME. The exhibition invites curious minds to delve into the latest ideas, experiments, and solutions across Fashion Design, Textile Design, Communication Design, Industrial Design, and Accessory Design, as well as designs that address sustainability, play, and social issues.
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Graphic Design by Marek Kuzminski 

Welcome

Graduation Exhibition 2024

The 2024 graduation exhibition at Kolding School of Design is titled FRAME. The exhibition invites curious minds to delve into the latest ideas, experiments, and solutions across Fashion Design, Textile Design, Communication Design, Industrial Design, and Accessory Design, as well as designs that address sustainability, play, and social issues.

FRAME centres on the concept of "frames" as both physical structures and symbolic representations, encouraging visitors to explore the boundaries, perspectives, and narratives that frames can create or challenge.

The theme also ties into the opening of Kolding School of Design's transformed building at Ågade 10, which offers new spaces for creative expression, community, and collaboration with the outside world.

Opening hours
25 September - 17 October, every Wednesday and Thursday from 2 - 5 PM.

Special Open House event
On 4 October, 2 – 7 PM, we’re happy to be hosting an Open House event with guided tours of the transformed building and the Graduation Exhibition.

Book a group tour
Group tours can be booked during the exhibition period. Please contact the school by phone at +45 76 30 11 00 or send an inquiry to dk@designskolenkolding.dk

Location
Kolding School of Design, Ågade 10, 6000 Kolding.

Entrance is free of charge.

We wish to thank Kolding Kommune, Augustinus Fonden, Tage Vanggaard og Hustrus Fond, Beckett Fonden and 15. juni Fonden for generously contributing to the realization of this year’s Graduation Exhibition.

Exhibition design: Allan Schmidt; Exhibition architecture: Tina Midtgaard; Graphic design: Marek Kuźmiński; Communications and PR: Charlotte Melin, Katrine Worsøe, Marianne Baggesen Hilger.

Beatriz Isca, MA / Design for Planet / Industrial Design

Beatriz Isca, MA / Design for Planet / Industrial Design 

Afgangsudstilling

Niels Bruun Djurhuus, BA / Industrial Design

Bachelor 2024

Bachelor – Graduation exhibition FRAME

Meet this years graduating Bachelors and explore their graduation projects. 

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Student project

From frost to presence

In her graduation project, the designer explores the human experience of extreme frost, where the cold is intense and the landscapes breathtaking.

Student project

A statement of sustainability

Designer and cabinetmaker Karsten Dybvad Vinge has created a bench that combines a light design with natural materials.

Student project

Faith in the garments

Inspired by Protestant Christianity and the church's tranquil sanctuary, Silke Mølgård has created a collection for young people that explores the essence of faith.

Student project

Light creates space

The philosophy behind this design is to demonstrate how lighting can affect our perception of a space.

Student project

Rethinking Virtual Reality – beyond vision

In an increasingly digital world, this project explores integrating tactility into virtual reality to enhance the human experience in digital spaces.

Student project

Connections through design

This project utilizes inclusive design to gather people in both physical and metaphorical spaces by integrating sensory elements such as colors, textures, light, and acoustics into a public environment.

Student project

The people of Thy want life back in Thisted Store Torv

Thy is known for its beautiful nature and rich wildlife. However, Thisted Store Torv lacks vibrancy, and the locals dream of a lively square filled with activities, play, market days, and spaces for nature and covered resting areas.

Student project

Modern sideboard for the people

Historically, the sideboard often played a crucial role in formal dining rooms, serving as a piece of furniture where serving staff could present drinks and dishes.

Student project

Unreality – a collection for everyday wonder

How can we make our wardrobe last longer in a world where the consumption of clothes is on the rise?

Student project

Fossils in fashion

The project focuses on material research and manipulation to create unique, body-worn designs.

Student project

The Wildest Garden: A Board Game for Families with Children

"The Wildest Garden" is a board game designed for families with children aged 9 and up. The game aims to increase families' understanding and interest in biodiversity in an accessible way, encouraging them to create habitats in their gardens that support Denmark's wildlife.

Student project

From the heart

Using hand-printed serigraphy and hand-binding, the designer has created a unique book that destigmatizes heartbreak and offers support.

Student project

Embracing uncertainty and superstition

The designer has completed a book of her grandfather’s eight short stories, each paired with the designer’s illustrations. In a playful tone, the stories, set mostly in Iceland, explore themes of superstition and the afterlife.

Student project

Behave Bus Shelter

Sarah Vestergaard Eriksen has designed an innovative bus shelter that enhances safety at bus stops in urban areas. Inspired by a sail, the design symbolizes calm, security, and "coming safely to port."

Student project

Sustainable Lounge Chair Creates Value

In collaboration with We Do Wood, Jeppe Ussing Bømler has designed a wooden lounge chair. This project demonstrates how sustainable initiatives in the furniture industry can create value for both users and businesses by combining environmental responsibility with aesthetics and comfort.

Student project

Collection conveys stories and feeling

The designer has created a clothing collection based on stories inspired by Japanese cosplay and anime. The design is based on the anime film "The Living Castle" and focuses on contrasts between the gloomy and the idyllic.

Student project

Curiosity in a digital age

The installation design "Who did I meet?" uses communication design to challenge our perception of our own curiosity and address the barriers that slow it down in the digital age.

Student project

Support for youth: conversation tool on gender and sexuality

Many young people find it difficult to open up about their gender and sexuality to friends and family, especially among LGBTQ+ individuals. Although society has progressed significantly, there is still a need for improvement in these areas.

Student project

Bench for a more flexible Church Space

In response to modern needs for space-saving solutions, the designers have developed a functional church bench that combines aesthetics with practical usability.

Student project

A modular piece of museum furniture

With the Trapholt Museum as inspiration, the designer has developed stools that can be assembled into benches due to their unique shape.

Student project

New furniture for old brickworks

Morten Koldsø has designed an inviting and sustainable living room furniture for the otherwise unfurnished dry sheds at the old Cathrinesminde Brickworks.

Student project

Short film about a future urban society

The future is a product of the present, and we all know action = consequence. But what will be the consequence of the so-called "harmful tendencies" we see today, e.g. our use of technology?

Student project

Safer behaviour in nightlife

"Ice Breakers" is the designer's take on a new campaign, launched at Rabalderbar in collaboration with Rekom Group.

Student project

Respect in esports

In collaboration with the Centre for Digital Pedagogy, the designer has developed an Augmented Reality poster aimed at promoting respectful communication in gaming among children aged 10-14 in esports clubs.

Student project

A Sofa for Urban Living

For his bachelor project, Patrik Fredegaard Olsen has designed a sustainable sofa tailored to the modern urbanised lifestyle.

Student project

Spaces between spaces

By working with sensory elements such as colours, shapes, and materials, the designer has developed proposals for communal spaces that strengthen the connection between people and their surroundings in a small residential area in Marienlyst, Aarhus.

Student project

Urn for a Meaningful Farewell

With a special focus on craft, the designer has created an urn intended to provide the bereaved with a safe and meaningful farewell to a deceased person.

Student project

Wool rediscovered

The project "100x10x1000x100.000" explores how local Danish wool, often considered waste, can regain its value through a new materialist approach.

Afgangsudstilling

Niels Bruun Djurhuus, BA / Industrial Design

Student project

Light for better sleep

During a trip to Morocco, the designer was inspired by natural light forms and created a lamp that focuses on the interaction between the equinox and our biological circadian rhythm.

Student project

Visualising ILMA

Liv Stæhr Rødtnes has designed the visual profile for musician ILMA, creating a unique and cohesive visual identity that reflects her sonic universe and personal brand.

Student project

Sustainable behavioural change while shopping

The designer has developed a concept that combines system design and product development to promote sustainable consumption of fruits and vegetables.

Student project

It’s here that we meet

How can we bring soul and life to community centres in rural areas? Inspired by folk art, ornamentation, scenography, and street art, Emma Roelsgaard Torp has created a visual experience.

Student project

Future food labels

Lea Kjær Olesen has created a speculative design featuring a visual identity for a future plant-based food producer that addresses the impact of food production on nature and climate.

Student project

Broken Heart Syndrome

In an interdisciplinary project that connects clothing design and accessory design, the designers have created an artistic series that can be used as a tool to understand and process heartbreak and thereby promote mental health.

Student project

The sound of tradition and craftsmanship

Mille Ahrenkiel has created a songbook featuring five new weaving songs and weaving samples created by herself while singing.

Student project

Empathy visualized through stop motion

"Office Care" is a stop-motion short film that tells a story about empathy through a sequence of scenes and explains why it matters.

Student project

Expand Your Circle

How can friendships across cultures improve student life in Kolding? Nina Harboe Welle has created a campaign that promotes friendships between international and Danish students.

Student project

ATMOSPHERE – Textiles as a sensuous experience

The designer has crafted a unique textile installation for Engelsholm Højskole’s newly built Agerumslade, a space used for concerts, exhibitions, and lectures.

Student project

The Good Gardener: Kids and Wild Bees

"Gartner God" (The Good Gardener) is a children's book about wild bees, designed for children aged 6-8 and their parents.

Student project

A materials study in sustainable construction

The project stems from an experience of missing tactile elements in modern architecture and therefore examines clay soil as a building material with a focus on surfaces and textures.

Student project

Weaving nature back into your life

The project explores how we can reconnect with nature through the tactile and sensory qualities of weaving.

Master 2024

Master – Graduation exhibition FRAME

Meet the next generation of designers and explore their graduation projects. 

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Student project

Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve

Imagine attaching a ‘Hug pocket’ accessory or a ‘Touch Pat Shoulder’ to your outfit to encourage a hug or a gentle pat, or a ‘Mood patch’ that displays your feelings, sparking conversations.

Student project

Urban safety, especially for women

The discussion about equality is not new. However, equality still lags in areas such as urban planning. This project focuses on increasing visibility, joy, and safety in urban spaces, especially for women.

Student project

Engaging museum experiences for youth

In collaboration with the National Museum of Copenhagen, the designer investigates how to encourage more young people to visit the museum's permanent exhibitions, specifically the exhibition "Stories of Denmark 1600-2000," which consists of 37 rooms and over 5,000 artifacts.

Student project

Water for Barcelona's urban birds

Spain's severe droughts limit water usage in public spaces, threatening wildlife survival. In collaboration with Barcelona's City Council, the designer addresses the impact of climate change on urban wildlife by creating sustainable water sources for birds.

Student project

HALO_LAP: Pockets and patches extend the lifespan of your wardrobe

In a world that is constantly changing in terms of fashion trends and style, the designer aims to foster a new consumer culture by offering functional and aesthetic "patch solutions" for our existing wardrobes.

Student project

Sustainable acoustic panels: Mounting Mycelium

The project focuses on developing a mounting system for mycelium acoustic panels. Mycelium Composites are a lightweight, fire-resistant, insulating, and home-compostable material with good sound insulating properties.

Student project

Sensory play creates comfort in the emergency department

Children in the hospital emergency departments can experience stress and anxiety due to unfamiliar surroundings and medical procedures. By introducing sensory play as a calming tool, the designer has created toys that provide comfort and distraction through touch and exploration.

Student project

Promoting sustainability through interactive experiences

With a special focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and in collaboration with Økolariet, the designers have created multiple interactive play experiences to engage and educate the public during outreach programs.

Student project

Viking Voyage

Intended to open in 2026, the new Viking history exhibition at Kongernes Jelling revolutionizes visitor engagement through an immersive journey into the Viking Age.

Student project

Exploring creativity and community through patching flags

For their Master’s thesis, the designers ideated and facilitated a drop-in workshop experience for the Louisiana Museum Children’s Wing.

Student project

Sexual pleasure without physical effort

Tutte Murmann has developed a sex toy designed for women with reduced mobility in their arms and upper body, who require assistance for masturbation or who simply wish to be physically relaxed during the act.

Student project

Designing healthy habits

This interdisciplinary project is tackling the challenge of getting children aged 3 to 7 to embrace a wider variety of fruits and vegetables.

Student project

NOTA KITCHEN: A new spatial product

This research explores the design and development of an inclusive kitchen tailored to evolving individual needs, merging human factors with technological advancements for affordability.

Student project

New Perspectives, New Materials

The ‘Shaping New Material’ project explores the boundaries between design, art, and material innovation with a focus on sustainability.

Student project

From Textile Waste to Fashion

In collaboration with Win-Win Textile, Karoline Elsig has designed five distinct silhouettes showcasing the potential of upcycling.

Student project

Playful radiance – exploring playful aesthetics

This project aims to achieve two distinct outcomes – one physical and one theoretical. The first is creating interior objects using POM, a type of plastic only utilized in Industrial settings. The second outcome is a new theoretical model that explores the interplay between aesthetic experience and playfulness, through testing these objects.

Student project

Jewellery for adults with ADHD

Many adults with ADHD have an unmet need to stim or fidget. Traditional products on the market are often colourful and designed for children, which can feel embarrassing for adults to use. To address this need, the designer has made a small jewellery collection consisting of a bracelet and a ring, both with tactile surfaces and movable stone beads.

Student project

Use, Disassemble, Repair, Reassemble, Use Again

We eat more meat than ever, and leather from animals is buried instead of being used as a maintenance-free material. This project concretizes circular design strategies to help consumers distinguish between sustainability and greenwashing.

Student project

Sustainable flower material design: rebloom toolkit

The project is inspired by a rethinking of flowers as naturally beautiful yet ephemeral resources. In our daily lives, flowers are often used as a medium to express emotions during special occasions.

Student project

Children’s Play & Care

The project integrates play into children’s care pathways during hospital visits, focusing on young children experiencing fear or anxiety about facing their first X-ray.

Student project

Idea laundromat for design students

The designer has created an idea-generation tool for design students. The tool consists of a washing machine poster, which is used in the workshop "A Trip to the Idea Launderette”.

Student project

Rock ‘n Nest: a design for fostering playful engagement

From the collaboration with CPH VILLAGE (a Real-estate Company based In Copenhagen, specialized in innovative student housing solutions) Rock ‘n Nest was born, a transformable sitting spot designed to enhance community life.

Student project

A Living Will

The project explores themes of death and para-intelligence, including emotional intelligence, spirituality, and care, using augmented reality (AR).

Student project

Re-designing learning spaces

Designed for kindergarten children aged 3 to 5, these modular planks enhance creativity, autonomy, exploration, and collaboration in the classroom.

Student project

Sensory play for neurodiversity inclusion

We live in a world where we are constantly bombarded with information designed to capture our attention. Yet, it can be disruptive to a conversation if someone sits restlessly — a common self-regulating behaviour known as stimming.

Student project

Designing inclusive and sustainable fashion together

How can users be creatively involved in the design process to achieve a more body-inclusive and sustainable fashion industry? This question is explored by the designer in her graduation project, where she has worked on making co-creation attractive to existing clothing brands in the fashion industry.

Student project

Belonging through design

The Youth Playground is designed to foster a strong sense of community among young people by creating inclusive public spaces.

Beatriz Isca, MA / Design for Planet / Industrial Design

Beatriz Isca, MA / Design for Planet / Industrial Design 

Student project

The potential of local wool

The project explores the new potential of local wool, emphasizing the connection between people, land, and animals. In the Netherlands, local wool often has low market value and no clear use.

Student project

Sustainable acoustic panels: Mounting Mycelium

The project focuses on developing a mounting system for mycelium acoustic panels. Mycelium Composites are a lightweight, fire-resistant, insulating, and home-compostable material with good sound insulating properties.

Exhibition venue

Exhibition in our "new" school building

We are pleased— for the first time in many years— to present the exhibition in our "new" school building at Ågade 10.

The building underwent a comprehensive transformation in 2023-2024 to create the best conditions for students and staff. The technological developments demand future-proof workshop facilities, while the school's status as a university has greatly accelerated research, which also requires physical spaces for co-creation.

The A.P. Møller Support Foundation contributed DKK 24 million to the renovation, the Aage and Johanne Louis-Hansen Foundation contributed DKK 15 million, and the Augustinus Foundation contributed DKK 11 million. Kolding School of Design's own financing amounts to DKK 17.8 million.

The renovation took just over 1 1/2 years and was carried out by CUBO Architects, with Hansen & Knudsen A/S as the main contractor and Tegnestuen Mejeriet as the project management consultant.

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Photo by Palle Skov

Contact

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Allan Schmidt

Communications Designer and Event Designer, teaches cross-disciplinary subjects
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Charlotte Melin

Head of Communications
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Katrine Worsøe

Communications Specialist and Photographer
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Marianne Baggesen Hilger

Senior Communications Specialist