Design Salon is an initiative by Matre aimed at establishing a vibrant meeting place for Norwegian design, industry, and creativity. This initiative seeks to bring together a diverse range of people – from experienced designers and industry leaders to curious students and creative innovators – to foster open dialogue and potential collaboration on sustainable solutions for the future. With Design Salon, Matre aspires to create a platform where new ideas can flourish, and where Norwegian designers and manufacturers are equipped with the tools and inspiration to strengthen Norway’s position on the international stage.

The goal is to explore how Norwegian design can shape a more innovative future, where local traditions intersect with global trends. Design Salon is intended not only as a forum for exchanging ideas but also as an experimental arena where visions can be tested, refined, and potentially realized. Through this initiative, Matre hopes to build a strong, engaged community of creators and thinkers who can collectively contribute to a more sustainable society – one where design plays a crucial role in promoting social and environmental responsibility.

By facilitating dialogue and experimentation, Matre invites the entire design community to take part in an ongoing conversation about the potential and challenges of Norwegian design.

Our Vision
We envision Design Salon as a space where knowledge is shared, established ideas are challenged, and new collaborations are born. Our focus is on themes such as sustainable solutions, emerging trends, and ways to strengthen Norwegian design in a global context. By bringing together people with diverse expertise – from designers and industry leaders to researchers and students – we aim to create an environment where new perspectives can take shape.

What to Expect
Through Design Salon, you can look forward to engaging conversations, thought-provoking panel discussions, and insightful debates. We are committed to creating space for a wide range of participants who bring unique perspectives and experiences. Our goal is to build a platform where ideas can grow and collaborative opportunities can flourish – empowering Norwegian design, industry, and culture both nationally and internationally.

Why Design Salon?
We see a need for a meeting place where different voices can share experiences and inspire each other to think in new ways. Norwegian design and industry hold vast untapped potential, and with Design Salon, we aim to help realize that potential. We want to put Norwegian design back on the global map – where it belongs – and we believe this can only be achieved through collective effort.

Join the Journey!
This is just the beginning. Design Salon is not only about conversations – it’s about building a community dedicated to a more sustainable and innovative future. Stay tuned for our upcoming events, workshops, and discussions. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape the future of Norwegian design and industry.

We look forward to sharing this journey with you – together, we can create something truly meaningful!