The country where design is dominated by women
Unlike in most parts of the world, Iceland's design scene is overwhelmingly female. Nat Barker explores what makes the tiny Nordic nation different. More
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Eight highlights from DesignMarch 2024 in Iceland
Each year at DesignMarch, Iceland sets out to prove that being a remote island with a tiny population isn't a barrier to having a thriving design scene. Here, Dezeen rounds up the highlights of the 2024 festival. More
Fourteen designers reimagine the entryway for DesignMarch exhibition
Unusual doorbells, coat racks and peepholes featured in the Hæ/Hi exhibition exploring the residential entryway during Iceland's annual DesignMarch festival. More
Watch the third session of DesignMarch’s talks focusing on designing for the human senses
Dezeen has teamed up with DesignMarch to livestream a day of talks on the role of architecture and design in addressing global imbalances. Watch the concluding session here from 2:30pm London time. More
Watch the second session of DesignMarch's talks exploring how design can dismantle cultural barriers
Dezeen has teamed up with DesignMarch to livestream a day of talks exploring the role of architecture and design in addressing global imbalances. Watch the second session here from midday uk time. More
Watch the first session of DesignMarch's talks on architecture's role in community empowerment
Dezeen has teamed up with DesignMarch to livestream a day of talks focusing on the role of architecture and design in addressing global imbalances. Watch the first session here from 10am. More
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DesignMarch live talks will focus on the role of design in addressing global imbalances
Dezeen has teamed up with DesignMarch to livestream a programme of talks by leading designers exploring the role of architecture and design in addressing global imbalances in the creative industry. More
At Home in The Design Museum showcases the "eclectic" work of Icelandic designers
The Museum of Design and Applied Arts in Reykjavík's latest exhibition highlights Icelandic designs for the home. Curator Sigríður Sigujónsdóttir picks seven intriguing works from the show that opened during DesignMarch. More
Hæ/Hi exhibition celebrates "love affair" between Reykjavík and Seattle
Eighteen studios from Iceland and USA have collaborated to create pieces for the Hæ/Hi Designing Friendship exhibition in Reykjavík as part of the DesignMarch festival. More
Eight DesignMarch exhibitions that express the creative spirit of Iceland
Airbag pillows, woollen pizza and basalt-column urns were some of the highlights of this year's DesignMarch festival in Reykjavík. More
Watch the second part of DesignTalks 2023 focusing on design's response to social challenges
Dezeen teamed up with DesignMarch to livestream a day of talks focused on the importance of design in addressing global challenges. Watch the last two sessions back here. More
Watch the first part of DesignTalks 2023 focusing on resilient design and sustainability
Dezeen teamed up with DesignMarch to livestream a day of talks focused on the importance of design in addressing global challenges. You can watch the first part of the conference here. More
DesignMarch to host series of talks on design and global change
Dezeen is partnering with Icelandic design festival Design March to host a series of live talks exploring the importance of design in addressing global challenges. More
Seven architecture and design events in May from Dezeen Events Guide
Stockholm Creative Edition, Clerkenwell Design Week and Venice Architecture Biennale are among the architecture and design events featured in Dezeen Events Guide this month. More
This week we revealed a proposal to build cities from lava
This week on Dezeen, Icelandic architect Arnhildur Palmadottir revealed her "radical and gigantic" Lavaforming proposal at the DesignMarch festival in Reykjavík. More
Exhibition explores relationship between Iceland's eider ducks and farmers
Twenty-six designers and artists have interpreted the process of farming eiderdown for the Eider and Farmer exhibition at the Alvar Aalto-designed Nordic House in Reykjavík as part of this year's DesignMarch. More
Arnhildur Palmadottir proposes building cities from lava
Icelandic architect Arnhildur Palmadottir has revealed her "radical and gigantic" Lavaforming proposal at this year's DesignMarch festival in Reykjavík. More
Five Icelandic geothermal pools "where strangers cross paths and acquaintances meet"
Bathing Culture at the Museum of Design and Applied Art in Reykjavík tells the history of geothermal pools in Iceland as part of DesignMarch. Here are five that demonstrate how the culture has changed over the past century. More
Watch the third session of DesignMarch's talks on designing digital realities
Dezeen teamed up with DesignMarch to livestream a day of talks focused on the role of design in shaping alternative futures. Watch the third session above, which included a talk by speculative architect Liam Young. More
Watch the second session of DesignMarch's talks focusing on environmental restoration and rewilding
Dezeen teamed up with DesignMarch to livestream a day of talks focused on the role of design in shaping alternative futures. Watch the second session above, which included a talk by Pentagram partner Giorgia Lupi. More