Southern Sweden Design Days Festival to Take 2026 Break for Strategic Refinement
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Cajsa Carlson
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Summary
The Southern Sweden Design Days festival in Malmö will take a break in 2026 to refine its format and strategy before returning in 2027. Organized by Form Design Center, the festival launched in 2021 and has grown significantly. The hiatus aims to allow for strategic planning, format development, and building on the festival's strong foundation. The organization plans to use the time to evaluate past editions, develop new concepts, and ensure long-term sustainability while maintaining its mission to showcase design from southern Sweden.
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Organised by Malmö-based architecture and crafts platform Form Design Center, the design festival first launched in 2021.
In a statement, the organisation said the decision to take a break in 2026 was made to allow for strategic planning and development of the festival's format.
The festival aims to return in 2027 with a refined approach that builds on its existing success while exploring new directions for growth and impact.
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