Kolding, Denmark
UNESCO Creative City of Design
Kolding was designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Design in 2017 becoming the first UCCN-member in Denmark. Design is an authentic strength of Kolding dating back to the time when a king and queen resided in the city’s castle.
In modern times Kolding has witnessed the growth of a unique design ecosystem spanning public administration, businesses, NGOs, educational and cultural institutions. Today design thinking is practiced across this ecosystem and integrated into how we collaborate and innovate.
Kolding, Denmark
UNESCO Creative City of Design
Kolding was designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Design in 2017 becoming the first UCCN-member in Denmark. Design is an authentic strength of Kolding dating back to the time when a king and queen resided in the city’s castle.
In modern times Kolding has witnessed the growth of a unique design ecosystem spanning public administration, businesses, NGOs, educational and cultural institutions. Today design thinking is practiced across this ecosystem and integrated into how we collaborate and innovate.
Focal Point: Mikael Sorknaes, Chief Design Officer, Kolding Municipality / mikso@kolding.dk