Danish Centre for Design Research
Design
research for
the challenges
of our time.
Strengthening and involving design and design research in all the major challenges our societies face — through collaboration among universities, industry, the public sector, and civil society.
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Researchers
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Institutions
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Activities
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Founded ’25
A national centre for design research
Denmark has a strong tradition of design — from participatory design methods developed in Scandinavia to world-leading contributions in architecture, product design, and digital interaction design.
Design research combines methods from the social sciences, humanities, and engineering to develop innovative, human-centred solutions to challenges including climate change, large IT systems, unsustainable manufacturing, and transformations in healthcare.
The DCDR was founded in February 2025 to coordinate and amplify Danish design research across ten universities and research institutions.
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International voice
Establish the DCDR as a prominent Danish voice in international design research and foster national collaboration.
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Public engagement
Facilitate public access to design research findings and make research accessible to broader audiences.
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Funding
Encourage and support funding applications for design-focused research addressing major societal issues.
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