What is Hygge? Hygge is a Danish word used to describe a feeling or moment of coziness. As a foreigner, especially an American, coming to Denmark this is an intriguing concept. Having exploded in popularity around the world, the concept of hygge is even more intriguing in the vagueness it carries as there is no… Read More Hygge: A Foreign Designer’s Perspective
One of my favorite classes this semester is New Nordic Design. Taught by the lovely Birgitte Borup, also known as BB, the class talks about design in Scandinavia. Looking through different lenses you learn about a variety of aspects of design, including architecture, furniture literature film, and food. This is a great class for anyone… Read More New Nordic Design: Why you should take this class
In my New Nordic Design class, with the lovely BB teaching, I visited the National Bank of Denmark which was designed by the famous architect and designer, Arne Jacobsen. Below is a short essay I wrote for my midterm, capturing my experience of the bank. Walking along the outside of the National Bank of Denmark… Read More National Bank of Denmark: An Arne Jacobsen Experience
