On Tuesday 22 April Designmuseum Danmark and six wonderful Copenhagen design studios are opening their doors to ATypI attendees. Designmuseum opens the doors to its extensive archives, offering three tours of the Danish legacy of type and typographic design, illuminating Denmark’s significant contributions to typography.
Register using the Google Forms link for the museum or the studio. Scroll down for full details.
Google Maps: DesignMuseum Danmark and open studios
Museum and studio tour summary
| Time | Studio | Address | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00—10:00 | Studio Atlant | Krystalgade 7 | Register |
| 10:00—11:30 | Designmuseum Danmark | Bredgade 68 1260 København K | Register |
| 11:00—12:00 | Spine Studio | Svanemosegårdsvej 9A, 1967 Frederiksberg C | Register |
| 12:00—13:30 | Designmuseum Danmark | Bredgade 68 1260 København K | Register |
| 12:30—13:30 | Kontrapunkt | Nikolaj Plads 2, 4. 1067 København | Register |
| 14:00—15:30 | Designmuseum Danmark | Bredgade 68 1260 København K | Register |
| 14:00—15:00 | Playtype/e-Types | Vesterbrogade 80B | Register |
| 16:00—17:00 | Åse Eg Aps | Kigkurren 6, 3., 2300 København K | Register |
| 16:30 — 17:30 | Hey Jack Studio | Vodroffsvej 19 1900 Frederiksberg | Register |
Designmuseum Danmark: Exploring the Danish legacy of typographic design
Designmuseum Danmark opens the doors to its extensive archives for a special exploration of the Danish legacy of type and typographic design. The event opens with an introduction to Danish type design and its key practitioners, followed by a rare opportunity to examine original typographic sketches and artifacts, illuminating Denmark’s significant contributions to typography. Discover the stories behind iconic Danish type designs and their impact on visual culture, both nationally and internationally.
Following the introduction and archival visit, the museum’s library will showcase its rare and extensive collection of original publications by William Morris/Kelmscott Press, Walter Crane, and Charles Ricketts, alongside seminal typographic examples of Danish Skønvirke (equivalent to Art Nouveau and Jugend) and avant-garde publication designs.
After the event, visitors will have the opportunity to visit the museum’s general collection of Danish design, offering a chance to explore the broader scope of Denmark’s design heritage and its rich history and global impact.
Each session is limited to 10 participants and will be facilitated by Matthias Horneman-Thielcke, graphic designer and PhD Fellow at the Royal Danish Academy and Designmuseum Danmark and Sara Fruelund, Librarian at Designmuseum Danmark. Each tour lasts a maximum of 1.5 hours. Tours start at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00.
Location: Designmuseum Danmark, Bredgade 68, 1260 København K @designmuseum_bibliotek
Studio Tours
Studio Atlant
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Atlant is a graphic design studio based in Copenhagen. We primarily work with typographic projects of all scales, ranging from books and publications to exhibitions, websites and identities.
Our approach is analytic and exploratory. Our process is iterative, designing through conversation between the involved parties. We are interested in visual culture, reflecting on typography and design history, working with content and context, form, materiality, and media.
Atlant is run by Stefan Thorsteinsson and Cecilie Nellemann, both graduates of Yale School of Art.
studio-atlant.dk
@studio.atlant
Studio Visit duration: 1 hour
Total number of spots available: 10
Spine Studio
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Spine Studio is a graphic design studio based in Copenhagen, Denmark. We work primarily with printed matter, visual identity, concept development and project management for local and international clients in arts, culture and publishing. Our process responds and adapts to the unique contexts of each project, enhancing the social and cultural impact of our clients and partners.
We also run Marrow Press. Marrow Press is an independent book publisher based in Copenhagen, Denmark. We work with non-fiction publications in the realms of art, culture, photography, architecture, and design. Our ambition is to produce high-quality contemporary publications with content that moves you. Marrow Press was established in 2023 by Finn Wergel Dahlgren and Jacob Birch.
Studio Visit duration: 1 hour
Total number of spots available: 15
Kontrapunkt
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Since our story began in 1985, Kontrapunkt has been a pioneer in design, weaving nearly 40 years of craftsmanship into the fabric of Copenhagen—from banks and museums to the Danish Royal family. Today, our influence extends far beyond Denmark.
From Tokyo’s Omotesando, where we partner with brands like Nissan and Shiseido, to New York’s Dumbo, where we share space with the visionary BIG Bjarke Ingels Group, we shape brands that resonate globally.
Wherever we are, we collaborate with thought-leaders to craft brands that not only reflect but also shape culture, setting new agendas and inspiring positive change worldwide.
kontrapunkt.com
@kontrapunktcom
Studio Visit duration: 1 hour
Total number of spots available: 25
Playtype/e-Types
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
www.playtype.com
Studio Visit duration: 1 hour
Total number of spots available: 35
Åse Eg Aps
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Åse Eg Jørgensen born 1958. Danish artist and graphic designer based in Copenhagen. Co-editor on the art magazine Pist Protta since 1981. Publications include the artist’s books Kompendium 1-47 (2010-22).
The studio visit will be very informal and focused on books and art. The host will showcase art books, artist’s books, and various publications of personal interest — both old and new. Visitors will have the opportunity to browse through a curated selection of printed matter and discuss the creative processes behind them.
hos-eg.dk
Studio Visit duration: 1 hour
Total number of spots available: 10
Hey Jack Studio
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
We are Hey Jack Studio, an award-winning, fast-rising branding and design studio based in Copenhagen, known for our bold work across art, culture, music, packaging, and branding.
The studio was born the day we, Katrine Hayden and Signe Jacobsen, finished our design degree. With a “learning by doing” mindset, a playful attitude, and a belief that design should make people smile, Hey Jack was created. 💙
Five years later, with our team, we bring bold creativity, honest storytelling, and a little creative chaos to every project—from fresh startups to established giants.
We always have one goal in mind: creating designs that connect with people. After all, we may partner with organizations, but it’s people we design for.
Hey Jack Studio is a creative space where humor, intuition, emotion and curiosity generates meaningful solutions that can’t be ignored.
www.heyjack.studio
@heyjack_studio
Studio Visit duration: 1 hour
Total number of spots available: 30