The Trade Council in the uk and ireland
Are you a sustainable design brand wanting to export to the UK? At the Trade Council in London, we have a lot of experience for companies looking to export across the creative sectors. See all our programs, opportunities and events.
As an industry, Danish design stands on the shoulders of giants. The ‘Danish Modern’ and ‘Danish Design’ concepts are world-famous for their craftsmanship, timelessness, quality, functionality, and not least design for human needs. These ideals are finding new relevance today as a focus on sustainability and circularity motivates both designers and consumers.
'Designing for Sustainability by Denmark' is a Danish design collaborative at Paxton Locher House in Clerkenwell which has been transformed into a curated space with 7 Danish design companies organised by SMEdenmark and the Royal Danish Embassy in London.
The brands have been carefully selected with sustainability in mind to illustrate the 6 R’s of sustainability for manufacturing; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recovery, Redesign and Remanufacture.
Click here for our leaflet with more information about the Danish House and the design companies.
Location: Paxton Locher House, 8 Clerkenwell Green London EC1 0DE
Featured Danish Brands:
Join us at Paxton Locher House and get a chance to meet the brands.
We look forward to welcoming you at the Danish House and exploring the possibilities of sustainable design together.
Denmark is a world-famous design nation that experiences a strong demand and experiences across design. An industry that has generated exports worth 75 billion DKK annually – and it continues to grow.
One of the main pillars of Danish design is sustainability. As sustainability becomes an unavoidable part of everything, sustainable living is more important than ever, and Denmark is a pioneer in this area.
Take Copenhagen Fashion Week, for instance – one of the biggest fashion events in Northern Europe. An event that strives to make substantial changes to encourage the industry to accelerate sustainability. In 2020 they started a sustainability action plan that ensures that every brand meets the sustainable requirements.This is just one example of how Denmark takes sustainable design to the next level.
Good design, solid quality, and prospering cooperation are all virtues that characterise Danish design. Virtues that go well with the circular transition that other countries – including the UK – want to be a part of. Many Danish brands are already taking necessary steps towards a more sustainable way of designing.
At the Trade Council in London, we help fashion, furniture, and design brands export their designs to the UK.We have a unique focus on circularity and sustainability, finding your company's export potential is our main purpose. Through advice and tailored programmes, we will make sure that your sustainable design can penetrate the UK market.
Not sure where to start? Exporting products to a new country can be challenging. That is why we share our knowledge, experience, innovative thoughts and export programs with you so that we can export your design to the UK and create tomorrow's design together. We guide you on the right path with the following:
This means we can help you with everything from market analyses and the search for new partners or distributors to establishing activities in new markets. We help you create a go-to-market strategy that fits both your business and the UK market.
Most importantly, we help with all of the challenges that come with exporting to the UK and ensure you know everything you need to know.
Our advisers include specialists in key Danish export areas such as green technology. Therefore, our expertise in circularity and sustainability is included in all of this, which means that we can also guide you through your questions about that matter.
We give you the best chances of setting up a successful export operation in the UK market through advice and a customised export plan.
One of the most important things when it comes to exporting to new markets is to get noticed. To create awareness of your brand and get your foot in the door.
Let us facilitate your brand awareness. By organising events and collaborating with major fashion and design fairs in London, we facilitate participation and give your brand a place to shine.
Additionally, we collaborate with Danish companies like yours to participate in these events by exhibiting your products, participating in panel debates, delivering speeches, or making other presentations. Last but not least, you will get benefits, such as discounts, great location, set-up, etc. All to create awareness of your brand in the UK.
Some of our popular fashion and design events are:
Want to get noticed and participate in one of the design events?
Just contact us and let us help you further.
