Our Future Design Story: How Do We Create a Thriving Future for Norwegian Design and Manufacturing?

How can Norwegian design adapt to a global market, strengthen its competitiveness, and develop sustainable solutions that meet the demands of the future? How can we foster innovation through cross-disciplinary collaboration, while preserving and evolving Norwegian craft traditions in a modern context?

These are some of the questions we invite you to explore at Design Salon on August 29.

Location: Kunstnernes Hus, Wergelandsveien 17, 0167 Oslo
Time: August 29, 17:00 (doors open at 16:30)
Duration: The conversation begins at 17:00 and lasts approximately one hour.

We’ve gathered a panel of voices offering diverse perspectives to illuminate the conversation around Norwegian design:

Panelists

Ragnhild Grytten
Marketing Director, Designindustrien at Norsk Industri
Ragnhild works to strengthen Norwegian furniture and interior design both nationally and internationally. As a project leader for export initiatives, she plays a key role in promoting Norwegian brands on the global stage and developing strategies for international growth. Her work focuses on connecting Norwegian design companies with the right markets and partners, driving competitiveness across the industry.

Andreas Engesvik
Designer & Founding Partner
One of Norway’s most recognized designers, Andreas has a career spanning over two decades. He holds a master’s degree in design from the Bergen Academy of Art and Design and co-founded the award-winning design collective Norway Says in 2000. Since 2010, he has run his own studio, Andreas Engesvik, Oslo, collaborating with international brands such as Fogia, HAY, Muuto, and Iittala. His work is known for its clean Nordic aesthetic, with a strong focus on materiality and function. He has received numerous national and international awards and has been a key voice in shaping Norwegian design over the past 20 years.

Cecilie Molvær Jørgensen
Senior Advisor, DOGA (Design and Architecture Norway)
Cecilie is responsible for the prestigious DOGA Award for Design and Architecture, which highlights excellence in Norwegian design. She also works on the international promotion of Norwegian design and architecture. With a background in journalism and 17 years of experience in leading Norwegian design and lifestyle magazines – including as editor of Bo Bedre – she brings a unique understanding of how to communicate and present Norwegian design to a broader audience.

Moderator:
Guro Røberg will guide the conversation and help weave together the different perspectives.

We look forward to an inspiring and engaging discussion that explores how we can shape the future of Norwegian design – both locally and globally.

We are delighted to invite you to Design Salon at the beautiful Kunstnernes Hus.