ARKAD FURNITURE FESTIVAL
Programme & Panel Moderation
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Arkad is an independent design festival initiated and run by architects from several Stockholm-based practices. Held in Slakthusområdet, it brings together architects, designers, students, producers, suppliers, buyers and other creative industry professionals. Rather than presenting design solely as something to be displayed, Arkad creates a space where visitors are encouraged to stay, connect and exchange ideas – providing an open setting for conversation, collaboration and shared experiences.
YEAR
2026
SERVICES
Programme Development
Speaker Booking
Panel Curation
Panel Moderation
ABOUT THE PROJECT
studio playground developed and delivered a three-part panel programme for Arkad Furniture Festival, bringing together leading voices from across the design industry. The conversations explored what meaningful sustainability looks like today, how Swedish design can be defined, and where the line lies between inspiration and imitation.
Speakers:
• Bertie van Wyk from MillerKnoll
• Helen Berntsso from Lundbergs Möbler
• Johannes Karlström from Note Design Studio
• Fredrik Paulsen from JOY Objects
• Johan Lindau from Blå Station
• Jessica Signell, an independent designer and educator
All three discussions were moderated by studio playground’s founder, strategist and publisher, Auste Skrupskyte Cullbrand.
Full house attendance in all talks
Full programme delivery – from concept to moderation
Three curated panel discussions addressing timely topics in contemporary design
