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2. From the great wall in China to the Stave churches in the Nordic,
from the Huanggoshu waterfall to the deep fjord in Geiranger, from
the sand lakes of Ningxia to the geysirs in Iceland, from the city of
Yangshou to the thousand lakes of Finland. Inspired by the imperial
gardens in the forbidden city, the teracotta warriors of Xi`an and
skyscrapers in Shanghai. Excited by the Northern lights, the Pulpil
rock in Lysefjord and “Gamla stan” in Stockholm. �
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This event is a fusion and a celebration, a celebration of history,
nature, people and our exciting future. This celebration brings two
regions together, the great country of China and the Nordic. Two
regions with plenty differences but with essential similarities.
Similarities which more than often are drowned because of lack of
communication, preconceived attitudes and ignorance. �
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China and the Nordic has a shared legacy of craftsmanship,
craftsmanship based on respect of nature and the quest to make
something functional and of highest quality. �
Passion�
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3. Chinese history�
Summary�
In the year 200AD Buddhism entered China, bringing with it the idea of
sitting upon a raised platform like Buddha, instead of just mats. This led
to one of the first Chinese versions of the chair. �
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During the Tang dynasty (618-907) more furniture started to appear
more prominently. In this period evidence from the early versions of the
round and yoke back chairs, generally used by the elite, are found. During
the next two dynasties the use of various types of furniture like the
chairs, bench's and stools was common throughout the Chinese dynasty�
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During the Ming and Qing dynasty (1368-1912) previous bans on imports
where lifted, allowing larger quantities and varieties of woods to flood in
from different parts of Asia. The use of more dense wood led to finer
work, including more elaborate joinery. This was the peak of Chinese
craftsmanship. �
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4. Nordic history�
Summary�
The Nordic history is not as long as the Chinese history. The Nordic
people live in a harsh and relentless corner of the world. A “corner” that
has provided the people with endless natural resources. Resources that
demand frugality and respect of nature to take advantage of those. This
situation challenged the Norseman to be capable craftsmen. A challenge
that led them to be rulers of the sea in the Viking era. �
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Nordic design is today regarded as being fairly minimalistic, with clean
simple lines. The style is efficient without the need of heavy elements;
only what we need is used. Survival in the north requires products to be
functional, and this was the basis of design from early on. �
Nordic design is often referred to as humanistic and democratic because
of its aim to appeal to the masses through products which are accessible
and affordable. �
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Beautiful, simple and clean, inspired by nature and the northern climate. �
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5. We are in a period of time where things goes faster, buildings grows
taller and the world seems smaller. Progress is inevitable and we are
not afraid of it, but we would like to turn the spotlight on the proud
craftsmanship heritage in the great country of China and the Nordic
region. �
Progress, innovation and modern thinking is not about mocking the
past, but embracing, celebrate and be proud of our heritage.�
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China is turning into the next super power and the last decades of
mass production has labeled China as a low quality production
country which is over shadowing the proud history of
craftsmanship. �
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It is time to relive history. �
Backdropp �
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6. The China Chair was designed by Hans J
Wegner, in 1944. Wegner found
inspiration after looking at photos of
Scandinavian merchants sitting in the
docks in Shanghai on China chairs. �
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The China chair represent how two
different cultures find each other through
love and passion for quality
craftsmanship. �
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In 2014, let us follow Hans Wegner`s journey to discover the quality
products and craftsmanship in China with Nordic eyes. �

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Day 1�
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Keynote speakers�
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• Five Nordic designers/architects. �
• Three Chinese designers/architects. �
• Two Chinese investors/developers.�
• One Nordic company doing “design” �
business in China.�
Topics�
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• Nordic design & craftsmanship�
• Chinese design & craftsmanship�
• Copycat to trendsetter�
• How to do design business in China�
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Keynote speak�
(20 min per person)

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Day 1�
Business Cocktail �
• Networking
• Get
to
know
other
invited
guests

10. Shanghai Tour
Day 2�
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• Visit
design
studios
and
architects
in
Shanghai
• Visit
design
shops
in
Shanghai
• Get
an
rough
understanding
of
the
design
business
in
China

11. Round Trip
Day 3-5�
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Des;na;ons
• Wood
workshop
in
Shanghai
or
Suzhou
• Bamboo
workshop
in
Anji
• Porcelain
workshop
in
Jingdezhen
Topics
• Introduc;on
to
Chinese
wood
craGsmanship
• Introduc;on
to
the
fantas;c
bamboo
material
• Porcelain,
tradi;on
and
exper;se

12. Workshop
Day 6-7�
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Topics
• Red
wood
–
uncool
to
cool
• Sponsor
case
–
new
business
in
China
• 5-­‐6
others
cases
Content
• Work
on
general
or
sponsor
topic
• The
groups
revolving
on
the
different
topics
• Combining
Nordic
&
Chinese
exper;se

13. Workshop presentation
Day 7�
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• Present
each
group
outcome
from
the
workshop
• Presenta;on
containing
20
images
x
20
seconds
talk

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KEY GUESTS AND SPONSORS

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Pan Jianfeng�
Pan Jianfeng was born into an artistic family in Zhejiang Province of China. He
graduated from China Academy of Art with a M.A degree in 1996. He was awarded a
distinction for his second M.A. degree in the University of Central England in
Birmingham in 1999.�
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Pan Jianfeng currently works in a variety of media from painting, porcelain and design
to video installations and animation. His work investigates all areas of human concern
as a vehicle of conceptual expression. He applies his free wheeling originality to reveal a
new kind of an understanding of Chinese daily life, resulting in an artistic output that is
full of vigour but yet at the same time whimsical and highly imaginative. �
Ceramic & caligraphy

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Andreas Engesvik�
Andreas Engesvik has a Bachelors degree in Art History from the University of Bergen
Norway. Andreas went on to study Design at the National College of Art and Design. He
graduated in 2000 with a Masters degree in Design and founded in the same year
Norway Says. In 2009, after 6 successful years, as a company, Andreas Engesvik went
solo and founded his new studio ANDREAS ENGESVIK, OSLO. �
His Studio is working in various fields of design ranging from furniture and tableware to
industrial design for various international clients such as Iittala, Muuto, Ligne Roset and
Asplund.�
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In 2012 Andreas was appointed as Guest Professor at The University College of Arts,
Crafts and Design (Konstfack) in Stockholm.�
Nordic Design