# Contemporary Norwegian Design Exhibitions Norwegian Presence’s Matter Explores Norway’s Resources By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-06-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norwegian-presence References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/05/30/milan-design-week-2022-exhibition-installations/) & [norwegianpresence.no](https://www.norwegianpresence.no/)  Norwegian Presence seeks to showcase the best out of Norway’s architecture and design scenes on a global level. As part of the upcoming Milan Design Week, Norwegian Presence 2022 "will take place beneath the spectacular mural ceiling of Galleria Milano in Brera." This year, the exhibition—called 'Matter'—spotlights 10 Norwegian designers with outstanding portfolios. Each participant was specially invited by [Design and Architecture Norway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-miami-2024) (also known as [DOGA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visdal-transformed-le-fumoir)) for his/her/their uniquely progressive vision. The Matter by Norwegian Presence exhibition is curated this year by Kråvik and D'Orazio, a creative studio based in Oslo. The duo has focused on presenting an eclectic exploration of the country's natural resources that so boldly inform the style of what we globally understand as Norwegian design. Image Credit: Norwegian Presence ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Norwegian Design Showcase:** Opportunity to showcase the progressive and unique vision of different designers globally. - **Natural Resource-inspired Design:** Opportunity to explore the use of natural resources in design and incorporate eco-friendliness. - **Curated Design Exhibitions:** Opportunity to present a well-curated exhibition of selected designers' works with a theme and cohesive narrative. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Design and Architecture:** Opportunity for the design and architecture industry to expand their market by showcasing their works on a global level. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Opportunity for the tourism and hospitality industry to incorporate Norwegian design elements into their businesses to provide authentic experiences for their guests. - **Sustainability and Environmentalism:** Opportunity for the sustainability and environmentalism industry to advocate for the use of natural resources in design and further promote eco-friendliness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Norwegian Design Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeitgeist-20.md) - [Transformation-Inspired Design Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-design-objects.md) - [Immersive Material Design Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3daysofdesign-2025.md) - [Nordic Design-Focused Multi-Sensory Explorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sound-of-material.md) - [Sustainability-Focused Design Exhibitins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearson-lloyd.md) - [Groundbreaking Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindcraft-project.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Digital Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperrealistic-digital-exhibitions.md) - [Maximalist Norwegian Design Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visdal-transformed-le-fumoir.md)