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The podcast series ASK – The Nordic Way

Nordic design and lifestyle brands, manufacturers and experts challenge “business as usual” and discuss the value chains of the future.

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ASK - The Nordic Way

ASK – The Nordic Way is an inspirational series exploring how Nordic design and lifestyle brands, manufacturers and experts challenge “business as usual” and discuss the value chains of the future.

The podcast focuses on traceability, transparency, circularity and the role of technology in making the fashion and furniture industries more responsible.

  • All episodes are in English.
  • The podcast is produced in collaboration with Lifestyle and Design Cluster and the Danish Industry Foundation.

How can technology support the longevity of a product

This is an episode about how data and technology have become a fundamental part of our work with design and clothes. We talk about the digital supply chain and how brands in the Nordic countries are preparing for a more transparent future.

In this episode we have made a digital connection to

Mikko Linnaluoma, Reima

Rebecca Watkins, Gina Tricot

Sandya Lang, Nudie Jeans

and Laura Roman from Halti.

This episode is funded by: Nordic Innovation & Industriens Fond. Developed in collaboration with Lifestyle & Design Cluster, Interior Cluster Sweden, Science Park Borås, +Lab, NFTA, Science Park Borås, Finnish Textile & Fashion, DI-Handel

 

Episode: 2

This episode is about timeless designs and old iconic furniture that lasts a lifetime. We talk about natural materials like leather and cotton and how we ensure that information and data about production reach those who need it.

The guests of the episode are:

Morten Lund Petersen. Fritz Hansen

Birgitte Holgaard Langer. SPOOR

and Sanne Nørgaard. by Green Cotton.

This is a podcast about the visionary Nordic Lifestyle Industry, that dares to ask the tough questions, challenge the status quo, and go the extra mile to make sure that their supply chains are traceable and sustainable.

In this podcast you’ll meet a variety of Nordic design brands, all of whom are on a mission: to amplify transparency, traceability, and sustainability.

This episode is funded by: Nordic Innovation & Industriens Fond. Developed in collaboration with Lifestyle & Design Cluster, Interior Cluster Sweden, Science Park Borås, +Lab, NFTA, Science Park Borås, Finnish Textile & Fashion, DI-Handel

In this episode, we delve into the digital twins of physical design objects and how furniture, jewelry, and fashion not only have a place in the physical world but can also exist in the digital realm.

We'll be hearing from:

Simone Faurschou, Alexandra

Morge Rochette, Birger Christensen Collective

and Henrik Holm, Wehlers.

This is a podcast about the visionary Nordic Lifestyle Industry, that dares to ask the tough questions, challenge the status quo, and go the extra mile to make sure that their supply chains are traceable and sustainable.

In this podcast you’ll meet a variety of Nordic design brands, all of whom are on a mission: to amplify transparency, traceability, and sustainability.

This episode is funded by: Nordic Innovation & Industriens Fond. Developed in collaboration with Lifestyle & Design Cluster, Interior Cluster Sweden, Science Park Borås, +Lab, NFTA, Science Park Borås, Finnish Textile & Fashion, DI-Handel

Transparency isn't enough

In this episode, we've been to Tibro in Sweden to discuss sustainability, traceability, and the use of technology in the furniture industry to secure a more transparent supply chain.

The guests are

Christine Ingridsdotter, ngridsdotter

Petra Mattsson, Gärsnäs

Martin Åhlander, Värnamo of Sweden

and Øyvind Bjørnstad, Vestre


This is a podcast about the visionary Nordic Lifestyle Industry, that dares to ask the tough questions, challenge the status quo, and go the extra mile to make sure that their supply chains are traceable and sustainable.

In this podcast you’ll meet a variety of Nordic design brands, all of whom are on a mission: to amplify transparency, traceability, and sustainability.

This episode is funded by: Nordic Innovation & Industriens Fond. Developed in collaboration with Lifestyle & Design Cluster, Interior Cluster Sweden, Science Park Borås, +Lab, NFTA, Science Park Borås, Finnish Textile & Fashion, DI-Handel

This episode is about reimagining the production of fashion and textiles and why it's crucial to maintain a simple and transparent supply chain.

In this episode you will meet

Jess Fleischer, Son Of A Tailor,

Signe Marie Bakka Backhaus, Roccamore

and Wickie Meier Engström, Kvadrat and Kvadrat Really.

This is a podcast about the visionary Nordic Lifestyle Industry, that dares to ask the tough questions, challenge the status quo, and go the extra mile to make sure that their supply chains are traceable and sustainable.

In this podcast you’ll meet a variety of Nordic design brands, all of whom are on a mission: to amplify transparency, traceability, and sustainability.

This episode is funded by: Nordic Innovation & Industriens Fond. Developed in collaboration with Lifestyle & Design Cluster, Interior Cluster Sweden, Science Park Borås, +Lab, NFTA, Science Park Borås, Finnish Textile & Fashion, DI-Handel

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