The Sociable Kitchen® by Kvik

The Copenhagen Brief is a special edition of The Sociable Kitchen® podcast, recorded live at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen.

Instead of asking Danes to define Danish design, Kvik invited four respected European voices to step outside the Danish design bubble and see it through fresh eyes.

What followed was a conversation that quickly moved beyond furniture, kitchens and aesthetics. Together, design journalist Renske Schriemer, colour expert Sara Garanty, trend researcher Marisa Santamaría and designer Saskia Huebner explored belonging, atmosphere, craftsmanship, sustainability and the deeper idea that the spaces we create shape the lives we live.

Can design be both democratic and aspirational? Do we really need more products—or simply better reasons to make them? And what happens when we stop talking about objects and start talking about people?

Inspired by this year's 3daysofdesign theme, Make This Moment Matter, The Copenhagen Brief isn't intended to be the final word on Danish design. It's a snapshot—a moment in time that captures how some of Europe's most thoughtful design voices see Denmark today.

Because perhaps the best design doesn't ask for our attention.

It simply helps make the moments that matter possible.

Learn more on our website: https://www.kvik.co.uk/podcast/episodes/copenhagen-brief

More than 20 years after it was introduced, Mano is still one of Kvik’s most enduring kitchen designs. In this episode of The Sociable Kitchen®, we explore how a quiet Danish kitchen became a modern classic — from its iconic integrated handle to the philosophy of calm, lasting design behind it. Featuring reflections from original designer Jens Erik Nielsen and insights from Kvik’s Category Management Director Claus Johnson.

How do you build a whole new design universe from scratch?

In this episode of The Sociable Kitchen® Podcast, host Julie Broberg sits down with Christian Milán, Product Manager for Kvik Living, to talk about how the concept came to life — from defining the vision to collaborating with Danish designers and creating furniture and lighting that extend Kvik’s design DNA beyond the kitchen.

Christian shares what it takes to make designs that feel unmistakably Kvik — from soft materials and hidden features to the kind of quality that lasts for decades.

He also gives us a peek behind the scenes of the creative process, what it’s like to work with designers like Hans Thyge & Co, and what’s inspiring him right now.

✨ Kvik Living is Danish design made for the whole home — and this is the story of how it began.

Learn more about Kvik Living on our website at Kvik.com

Behind every successful design are the ones that never make it to market — and sometimes, that’s where the best stories begin.

In this episode of The Sociable Kitchen® Podcast, host Julie Broberg talks with Eva Fly, one half of the Danish design duo Bly Studio — known for their work on Denmark’s Next Classic and for creating the wooden shelves and magazine holder in Kvik’s Kvik Living collection.

Eva shares the story of the kitchen concept she and her partner designed for Kvik that never went into production — and how the ideas behind it lived on. She reflects on what defines the new wave of Danish design, how sustainability and tactility are shaping her work, and why a home’s warmth often comes from the materials that feel most human.

✨ From textile kitchens to timeless shelves, this is a story about learning, evolving, and designing with character.

What happens when two design houses share the same belief — that great design should be for everyone?

In this episode of The Sociable Kitchen® Podcast, host Julie Broberg talks with Nikolaj Duve, industrial designer and co-founder of Says Who, the Danish design studio behind Kvik’s Ombra and Corisa kitchens — and now part of the Kvik Living furniture and lighting collection.

Nikolaj shares how the partnership between Kvik and Says Who began, the process of creating new design classics like Ombra and Corisa, and how they’re rethinking what Danish design means today.

He also dives into how AI is changing creativity, helping designers imagine beyond limits — and why balance, simplicity, and honesty still sit at the heart of everything they make.

✨ From kitchens to furniture to the future of design — this episode is a deep dive into how the values of timeless Danish design continue to evolve.

What happens when a kitchen inspires a piece of furniture?

In this episode of The Sociable Kitchen® Podcast, host Julie Broberg sits down with award-winning Danish designer Rikke Frost, the creative mind behind Kvik’s Align kitchen and now The Sociable Bench — part of the Kvik Living collection.

Rikke shares how the idea for the bench grew naturally from the kitchen, how its soft curves echo Align’s signature handle, and how every small detail — from the hidden shelf to the curved edges — serves both form and function.
 

She also reflects on what makes Danish design so human, why good design should be both inviting and practical, and how autumn colours are currently inspiring her creative world.

✨ The Sociable Bench is Danish design made for togetherness — from the heart of the kitchen to every corner of your home.

When a design school internship turns into a real product, you know there’s a good story behind it.

In this episode of The Sociable Kitchen® Podcast, host Julie Broberg talks with Annika Hoffmann, a newly graduated Danish designer whose internship project became The Sociable Lamp — part of Kvik’s Kvik Living collection, created with Danish lighting specialists Frandsen.

Annika shares how her design went from sketch to production, what it’s like to see your first product launched before graduation, and how light can shape atmosphere, mood, and togetherness.

She also reflects on the Danish design tradition, the future of sustainable materials, and why she’s currently inspired by Bauhaus, biomaterials, and 3D printing.

✨ The Sociable Lamp launches in January 2026 — and its story begins here.

What happens when Danish design meets total flexibility?

In this episode of The Sociable Kitchen® Podcast, host Julie Broberg talks with Helle Bjerre Drost, Senior Concept Manager at Kvik and the creative lead behind Compose — the brand-new kitchen that brings together timeless Danish design, real-life functionality, and an unprecedented level of personal choice.

Helle shares how Compose was developed from the inside out: starting with an ergonomic integrated handle, exploring new materials and colours, and creating a huge 64 possible combinations so customers can compose a kitchen that feels uniquely theirs. She explains how her background in furniture and innovation shaped the process, why simplicity is essential for keeping prices surprisingly low, and how today’s customers are seeking long-lasting, meaningful design anchored in everyday life.

From colour trends and wood tones to the importance of longevity and hygge, this episode is a deep dive into what makes Compose both practical and poetic — a kitchen designed to evolve with you.

Compose is available now. Create your own perfect harmony at kvik.com.

How do you create furniture that feels at home in the kitchen — and still stands on its own as true Danish design?

In this episode of The Sociable Kitchen® Podcast, host Julie Broberg talks with Hans Thyge and Søren Stellfeld of Hans Thyge & Co, the design duo behind The Sociable Table, The Sociable Chair, and The Horizon Lounge Chair — part of Kvik’s growing Kvik Living collection.

Hans and Søren share the story behind their collaboration with Kvik, the challenge of creating “outstanding design that’s still affordable,” and why simplicity, touch, and proportion matter more than ever. They discuss how Danish design continues to evolve — not by reinventing, but by reinterpreting — and why good design must first touch your heart before it speaks to your head.

The Sociable Table and Chairs are available now as part of Kvik Living — Danish design made for togetherness.

Explore Kvik Living on kvik.com.

Award-winning Danish designer Rikke Frost is known for her furniture and lighting designs. We asked her if she would design a kitchen for us. Like Pippi Longstocking, she said, "I've never tried that before. I'll probably be good at it,"  and she designed Align for us here at Kvik. In this episode, we talk to her about Align, which we expect will set a new standard in Danish kitchen design.