"The Design Industry is in a Prolonged Identity Crisis"

When you think of Scandinavian design, visuals of timeless furniture crafted from classic materials in understated color palettes are probably what spring to mind. The region has a long history of producing objects and buildings grounded in simplicity, minimalism, and functionality, with Modernist icons such as Arne Jacobsen, Nanna Ditzel, and Verner Panton all hailing from its countries. For the well-established heritage brands - think Fritz Hansen, Louis Poulsen, or Carl Hansen & Son - it's be...