“Fully repairable and built to last”: Oslo embraces responsible design

A doormat as a welcome gift: in Norway , the friendly welcome begins before you even step through the door. It was indeed a doormat from the brand Heymat, a house renowned for its sturdy floor mats, that was given to some guests at Designers' Saturday, the biennial event held in Oslo from September 11 to 14. An essential object, nevertheless "designable," whose latest model, created by the Sloyd studio in homage to the moon, resembles a Zen garden. A design that foreshadows "what you feel when you come home," emphasized a representative of the brand.

The home as a refuge, a place of renewal and serene beauty: this image sticks to the skin of the Scandinavian countries, which refuse to budge. Norway does not intend to be left behind. Created in 1986, Designers' Saturday brings together businesses, designers, public institutions, and schools. A cross-disciplinary approach for a model that aims to be democratic and, as the times dictate...