Design Can Explore trends

Design Can Explore trends

Author: AM Copenhagen February 27, 2026 Duration: 44:41

In this English edition of Design Can, Kristina May speaks with trend consultant Els Dragt about something many organizations overlook: that strategic direction begins with observing the world, not guessing solutions. The conversation centers on trend research as a method. First, you spot signals, then you analyze patterns, and finally you apply the insights strategically. It sounds simple, but in practice the sequence is often reversed.

The episode is a reminder that design, strategy, and innovation become stronger when we understand the changes around us before we react to them. Guest: Els Dragt, trend consultant Host: Kristina May Produced by: Yours Only Media


Hvad kan design egentlig? Det er det spørgsmål, der driver Design kan… En branding og design podcast fra AM Copenhagen. Her handler det ikke om overfladisk æstetik, men om den dybere kraft, der ligger i bevidst formgivning. Design har evnen til at røre ved folk og skabe målbar værdi, og det er denne overbevisning, der former samtalerne. I hver episode tages der et dyk ned i brandingens komplekse verden, hvor emnerne rækker fra konkrete projekter og nyskabende idéer til de helt grundlæggende tanker bag professionelt virke. Ved at invitere både erfarne fagfolk og virksomheder indenfor skabes et rum for autentiske diskussioner, der altid er forankret i praksis. Det er en podcast, der samler dem, der dagligt arbejder med at forme identiteter og oplevelser, og som har velovervejede-og ofte stærke-meninger om faget. Lyt med og hør, hvordan teorien møder den virkelige verden, når værterne udforsker, hvordan design og branding aktivt kan påvirke og forandre tingene.
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