In spring 2026, design expert Alice Rawsthorn will visit the Nationalmuseum to engage in conversations with some of the world’s most renowned designers about how design can contribute to positive social development. How do they work to find solutions to complex problems? Welcome to take part in three important and interesting conversations.
This spring's conversations
Alice Rawsthorne in conversation with: Hella Jongerius
Dutch designer Hella Jongerius has challenged the boundaries between craft and industry for decades. Here, she and design expert Alice Rawsthorn discuss how industrial processes can be made more human and ecologically sustainable.
Alice Rawsthorne in conversation with: Gabriel Fontana
French designer Gabriel Fontana seeks to create a more just, safe and inclusive society. This evening he discusses, together with design expert Alice Rawsthorn, how physical activity can foster inclusive encounters rather than individual achievement.
Alice Rawsthorn in conversation with: Ilse Crawford
British designer Ilse Crawford has long worked with product and interior design, as well as with social projects. This evening, she and design expert Alice Rawsthorn will discuss how design and interior decoration can help strengthen self-esteem.