# Japanese Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits JAPANMADE Vol.1 Debuts at 3daysofdesign Festival By Kalin Ned | Published 2026-05-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanmade-vol1 References: [interiordaily](https://www.interiordaily.com/article/9833843/japanmade-debut-at-3daysofdesign-highlights-cross-cultural-craft-dialogue/)  JAPANMADE Vol.1 is an exhibition that will launch at the 3daysofdesign festival in Copenhagen from June 10 to June 12, 2026. It represents a collaborative effort between Danish writer and producer Jens H. Jensen and the design firm [OEO Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-desk) — an entity known for blending Scandinavian minimalism with Asian aesthetics. JAPANMADE Vol.1 brings together a curated selection of Japanese brands — including New Light Pottery, MAS, Naowashi, Sekisaka, and [Sheep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheep-inc-london) — that continue to produce goods locally using traditional techniques and close-knit networks of small-scale artisans. At its core, the exhibition highlights objects made from exceptional materials such as Hinoki cypress, [handmade washi paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shining-a-light) from locally grown Paper Mulberry, Echizen lacquerware reimagined for modern use, sculptural lamps combining traditional pottery with contemporary forms, and artisanal soy candles that burn cleanly and safely. Image Credit: JAPANMADE ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 75% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Heritage-material Revival:** The renewed use of materials like Hinoki cypress, washi paper, and Echizen lacquer reveals opportunities for premium products defined by provenance and sustainable sourcing. - **Artisan-scale Digital Curation:** Exhibitions that aggregate small-scale makers into curated narratives point to platforms that translate localized craftsmanship into scalable global demand signals. - **Hybrid Aesthetic Fusion:** Blending Scandinavian minimalism with Japanese artisanal detail signals a design language that can differentiate products through cross-cultural visual and tactile identities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture and Lighting:** Combining traditional timber, pottery, and lacquer techniques with contemporary forms creates opportunities for high-margin, design-forward home products. - **Luxury Consumer Goods:** Small-batch, well-documented artisanal items present potential for premium branding based on authenticity, traceability, and craft narratives. - **Design Exhibition Platforms:** Curated shows that bridge makers and audiences indicate new commerce-enabled experiences where discovery, storytelling, and direct sales converge. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Purposeful Knife Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tojiro-knife-gallery.md) - [Global Retrospective Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nigo-from-japan-with-love.md) - [Japanese Craft Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyakk-exhibition.md) - [Japanese Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamagiwa.md) - [Tokyo Design Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fredericia-and-flooat.md) - [Vibrant Artistic Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japonisme-1.md) - [Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makers-gallery.md) - [Domestic Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-home.md) - [Collaborative Cross-Disciplinary Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jonathan-radetz.md)