The theme was Design and Music
The theme for 2024 was Design and Music.
HönnunarÞing is a festival of design and innovation, held in Húsavík. This year's focus is on music and the various manifestations of the intersection of design and music.
The programme will include, among other things, talks from a professor at the Iceland Academy of the Arts, a boat designer, the mind behind Skálmald, new audio technology, a board member from Bang & Olufsen, and musical performances.
Save the date, it will be fun and educational.
We promise it.
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Design Thing is a festival of design and innovation. The festival is held in Húsavík, Iceland, at the beginning of October. This year's focus is on music and the various intersections of design and music. There will be exhibitions, lectures, concerts, workshops, and various other events from 4-5 October 2024. The programme will include, among others, a board member from Bang & Olufsen, a professor from the Iceland University of the Arts, rockers from the metal band Skálmöld, and nationally renowned musicians.
Join us for eventful and creative autumn days in the beautiful town of Húsavík.
Agenda items at the event where:
Tuula Rytilä, a board member at Bang & Olufsen, will take part and discuss B&O's design principles. Since 1925, Bang & Olufsen has been creating audio and home entertainment products to the most exacting standards of sound, craftsmanship and design. She will discuss B&O's approach to timeless technology and how sound and design come together in Bang & Olufsen products.
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Tuula Rytilä, a member of the Bang & Olufsen board, will join us to discuss B&O's design principles. Since 1925, Bang & Olufsen has created iconic audio and home entertainment products to the highest standards of sound, craftsmanship and design. She will talk about B&O's approach to luxury, timeless technology and how sound and design come together in Bang & Olufsen products.
The festival concludes with a special moment in the Sea Baths with the musician Una Torfa. Booking for the baths grants access to the concert. Tickets are limited, so booking in advance is recommended.
Season ticket holders must also book tickets and pay 1500 kr for this unique experience.
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The festival ends with some quality time at the GeoSea with Una Torfa. Booking a ticket for the baths grants access to the concert. Tickets are limited, so it is best to secure one in advance. Season ticket holders must also order a ticket and pay ISK 1500 for this unique experience.
EVE Online is a science fiction multiplayer game set 21,000 years in the future.. To ensure the immersion is as good as possible, what you see and hear is crucial. In this lecture, we will delve into creating a soundscape for a futuristic world, and how sound and design work together to create the best possible experience for the player.
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EVE Online is a sci-fi massively multiplayer online game set 21,000 years in the future. To ensure full immersion, the audio-visual experience plays a key role. In this talk, we will delve into the ins and outs of creating a soundscape for a future world, how design and audio work together to create the best player experience.
Halla Helgadóttir – Managing Director of the Centre for Design and Architecture
Halla discusses design as a leading force in innovation. In her work, she has initiated and participated in numerous strategic and innovative projects in Iceland and abroad, and has gained knowledge and experience of working across the disciplines of design and architecture, with businesses and governments, and in the creative industries. Halla is a graphic designer by training.
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Halla's talk focuses on design as a driving force in innovation. She has initiated and participated in numerous strategic and innovative projects in Iceland and abroad, gaining knowledge and experience in working across the fields of design and architecture, with companies and governments.
Snæbjörn Ragnarsson, bassist and lyricist, discusses the Skálmald saga-world, its creation, the works themselves, and how more than just the band, the music and the lyrics have helped to shape it all. The lecture will be informal, with plenty of time for discussion and questions.
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Snæbjörn Ragnarsson, bassist and lyricist, discusses the narrative world of Skálmald, its origins, the works themselves, and how more than just the band, the music, and the lyrics have contributed to shaping it all together. The lecture will be laid-back, with ample opportunity for conversation and questions..
DJ Airplane and Spaceship is a musical and adventure project by Steinunn Eldflaug Harðardóttir, where she blends uplifting dance music, stories about space, splendour of light, theatre and chaos. At concerts, we embark on a journey together through the vast dimensions of the mind, as far as we please… Colour, catchy melodies and a sense of playfulness reign supreme!
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DJ Flight and Spaceship is a musical and adventure project by Steinunn Eldflaug Harðardóttir, blending energetic dance music, stories about space, light shows, theatre, and fun. At concerts, we embark on a journey through the vastness of the mind, as far as we desire… Colour, catchy melodies, and playfulness reign supreme!
Professor of Graphic Design and artist, Guðmundur Oddur Magnússon, will give a talk on the visual language of heavy metal. In 1991, Guðmundur Oddur returned north to Akureyri after studying graphic design at the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. He worked on establishing the Listamiðstöðin (Art Centre) in Grófargili. He introduced a graphic design course at the Akureyri School of Art in 1993 and became Head of the Graphic Design Department at the Iceland Academy of the Arts in 1995, a position he held until the school closed in 1999.
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Guðmundur Oddur Magnússon, professor of graphic design and artist, will give a lecture on visual imagery in heavy metal. In 1991, Guðmundur Oddur moved back north to Akureyri after studying graphic design at Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
A lead designer at Rafnar Boatbuilding will discuss boat design and more. Rafnar boats are built on the ÖK Hull, a revolutionary hull and keel technology that can reduce impact forces by up to 95%, ensuring unique, dynamic stability and seakeeping for vessels in the most challenging marine environments.
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The Chief Designer at Rafnar boat building will talk about boat design and more. Rafnar boats are built on the ÖK Hull, a revolutionary hull-and-keel technology capable of reducing slamming impact by up to 95%, ensuring exceptional dynamic stability and seakeeping performance for vessels in the most extreme marine environments.
Halldór Eldjárn is a musician and programmer. His music is inspired by the fusion of technology and nature. Synthesizers, rhythms and unusual sounds blend together in his music, creating a rich texture that hints at what the future might sound like.
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Talk about design and music creation. Halldór Eldjárn is a musician and programmer. His music is inspired by the fusion of technology and nature. Synthesizers, rhythms and unusual sounds blend together in his music, creating a rich texture that hints at what the future might sound like.
Music creation workshop for children aged 8 to 12.
Limited space, registration to be announced later, but save the date.
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Music creation workshop for children aged 8 to 12.
Limited space, registration will be announced later, but save the date.
“"Innsigling – The Night at the Lighthouse P2." Kira Kira and friends sing and blow trumpets with synth sails.
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The Night at the Lighthouse P2.
Kira Kira and friends sing and blow trumpets with synths in sails.
The innovative company Genki unveils a new product inspired by Icelandic nature. Ólafur from Genki talks about the development process and provides audio samples. The product will be on display at the festival.
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The innovation company Genki unveils a new product inspired by Icelandic nature. Ólafur from Genki talks about the development process and provides sound samples. The product will be on display at the festival.
You will get the password later.
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Details and secret password to be announced later.
Not so secret anymore…
The Icelandic innovation company ONANOFF is discussing the design of its headphones, both those currently on sale and a new design set to be launched in the coming quarters. The company operates on the international market.
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The innovation company ONANOFF will discuss the design of headphones, both those currently on sale and new designs coming to market in the next few months.
Snæbjörn, Steinunn, Flexi and Goddur discuss design and music in a broad context.
Bergur Finnbogason (Artistic Director of CCP) will be the chair.
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Snæbjörn, Steinunn, Flexi and Goddur will discuss design and music in a broad context. Bergur Finnbogason (artistic director at CCP) will be the panel moderator.
Join us for a design and music BarSvar at the innovation cluster, Stéttin. Húsavík Öl will be serving several of their unique beers on tap, and Arnór, the BarSvar wizard, will be hosting the questions.
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Join us for a design and music Pub Quiz in the innovation cluster, Stéttin.
Húsavík Öl wants to have a few of their signature beers on tap and Arnór, the Húsavík Pub Quiz wizard, will host the questions..
Stefán Pétur Sólveigarson – Product designer, project manager of Hraðið and event manager for Design Thing.
Stefán is responsible for managing and organising this event. His involvement is mostly behind the scenes.
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Stefán has the role of managing and organising this event. His involvement is mostly behind the scenes.
Iceland University of the Arts
Design students and tutors from LHI will be working at Hraðinn, the innovation centre, the week before the conference. They will be holding an event related to their design studies at the conference.
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Design students and teachers from the Iceland University of the Arts will be working at the Húsavík Innovation Centre the week before the conference. They will be hosting an event related to their design studies at the conference.
Friday 4th October
2:00 pm – Formal Opening (Ice & Eng)
Stefán Pétur, product designer and project manager of Hraðinn, opens the event with a short speech.
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Stefán Pétur, product designer and project manager of Hraðið, will open the event with a short speech.
14:10 – CCP/Bergur Finnbogason, creative director of CCP
(video game design)
The EVE Online Universe. EVE Online is a science fiction multiplayer game that is set 21,000 years in the future. To ensure the best possible immersion, what you see and hear is paramount. In this lecture, we will delve into creating a soundscape for a futuristic world, and how sound and design work together to create the best possible experience for the player.
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The soundscape of EVE Online. EVE Online is a sci-fi massively multiplayer online game set 21,000 years in the future. To ensure full immersion, the audio-visual experience plays a key role. In this talk, we will delve into the ins and outs of creating a soundscape for a future world, how design and audio work together to create the best player experience.
15:10 – The lyrical, sound and narrative universe of Skálmaldar
Snæbjörn Ragnarsson, bassist and lyricist, discusses the Skálmald saga-world, its creation, the works themselves, and how more than just the band, the music and the lyrics have helped to shape it all. The lecture will be informal, with plenty of time for discussion and questions.
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Snæbjörn Ragnarsson, bassist and lyricist, discusses the narrative world of Skálmald, its origins, the works themselves, and how more than just the band, the music, and the lyrics have contributed to shaping it all together. The lecture will be laid-back, with ample opportunity for conversation and questions.
16:10 – Tea time/break
16:45 – Halldór Eldjárn
Halldór Eldjárn is a musician and programmer. His music is inspired by the fusion of technology and nature. Synthesizers, rhythms and unusual sounds blend together in his music, creating a rich texture that hints at what the future might sound like.
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Talk about design and music creation. Halldór Eldjárn is a musician and programmer. His music is inspired by the fusion of technology and nature. Synthesizers, rhythms and unusual sounds blend together in his music, creating a rich texture that hints at what the future might sound like.
18:00 – Music rocks the boat.
Kira Kira, Sammi Jaguar, DJ Ingi Garðar and others.
Music in the harbour.
The harbour in Húsavík is a special blend of industry, beauty and community life. There, the ebb and flow of the tide has propelled seafarers, creative minds and pioneers.
A unique group of musicians, led by musician and filmmaker Kira Kira, are blowing the speakers out and hoisting the sails of the experience with bugles.
It is the pioneers and adventurers of the North Sea who are helping us to make this event a reality. Thank you. North Sailing
We look forward to having you on board, dear sailing champions – onwards with innovation, music and design!
Kristín Björk Kristjánsdóttir / Kira Kira (vocals)
Samuel Jon Samuelsson (trumpet)
Ingi Garðar Erlendsson (bassoon and tuba)
Áki Ásgeirsson (cornet/trumpet)
Thoracius Appotite / Thorir from Just Another Snakecult (synthesizers)
Andri Freyr Arnarsson / Progress (accordion)
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Music Performance in the Harbour.
The harbour in Húsavík is a unique blend of industry, beauty, and community. For centuries, its waves have carried sailors, creative minds, and pioneers forward.
A remarkable group of musicians, led by composer and filmmaker Kira Kira, will raise the speakers and set sail on an experience with brass instruments.
It's the innovators and adventurers at North Sailing who are helping us bring this event to life. Thank you, North Sailing
We look forward to having you on board, dear sailing champions – onward with innovation, music, and design!
Kristín Björk Kristjánsdóttir / Kira Kira (vocals) Samúel Jón Samúelsson (trombone) Ingi Garðar Erlendsson (trombone and tuba) Áki Ásgeirsson (cornet/trumpet) Thoracius Appotite / Þórir from Just Another Snakecult (synthesizers) Andri Freyr Arnarsson / Framfari (accordion)
19:00 – From the coast to the mountains/From the shore to the mountains
Product design students from the Iceland Academy of the Arts will be holding an exhibition at the Verbúðin, providing an insight into the Húsavík material bank they have been working on this week.
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From Shore to Mountains – Product design students from the Iceland University of the Arts will have an exhibition in Verbúðin, offering insight into the material library of Húsavík that they have been working on during the week.
8:30 pm – Design and Music Pub Quiz (Ice & Eng)
Let's learn and have fun at the same time. The entrepreneur and flavour genius Steini from Húsavík Beer will be on the terrace with his beer on tap and other drinks.
Arnór BarSvar, chieftain of Húsavík, will be hosting questions and tidbits of knowledge at BarSvar in Stéttin.
The theme will be design and music, in the style of Arnór. All aged 20 and over are welcome. Questions will be in Icelandic and English.
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Join us for a design and music Pub Quiz in the innovation cluster, Stéttin.
Húsavík Öl wants to have some of their signature beers on tap and Arnór, the Húsavík Pub Quiz wizard, will set the questions.
10:30 pm – Secret Silent Disco
Through the programme's tunes and talk, we discover how to strike a chord with innovation, exercise the creative muscle and see an idea become a reality. And you can also dance… on a schooner!
Secret Silent Disco on the Sea at Húsavík, Skjálfandi.
Three DJs on board, you choose your track.
dj Flex
dj Aeroplane and spaceship
dj Ingi Garðar
Boarding opens at 22:00 in the phone booth on Stéttin.
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Through the tones and talk of the programme, we will learn how to play the strings of innovation, train the creativity muscle, and see an idea come to life. You can also dance… on a boat!
Secret Silent Disco at Sea in Húsavík on Skjálfandi Bay.
Three DJs on board, you choose your channel.
DJ Flex
DJ Aeroplane and Spaceship
DJ Ingi Garðar
Registration to board opens at 22:00 in the phone booth on Stéttin.
08:30 to 10:30 – DJ Aeroplane and Spaceship, Sound Creation Workshop
– Sound Creation Children's Workshop
Music creation workshop for children aged 8 to 12.
Limited space, registration to be announced later, but save the date.
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Music creation workshop for children aged 8 to 12.
Limited space, registration will be announced later, but save the date.
10:00 – Páll Einarsson, Artistic Director at Rafnar Boat Design
– Creative Director, Rafnar Boat Design
Lead designer at Rafnar Boat Building talks about boat design, etc.
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Boat Design – Ernir's Boat
The Chief Designer at Rafnar boat building will talk about boat design and more.
11:00 to 16:00 – Sound pipe organ in the Húsavík lighthouse
Product designer Páll Einarsson installs a self-playing metal sound installation in the lighthouse.
The work is open to everyone to attend at a time that suits them.
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Páll Einarsson, a product designer, is setting up a self-playing metal sound installation in the lighthouse. The installation is open for everyone to visit at a time that suits them.
11:00 – Genki Instruments (New product) (But)
The innovative company Genki unveils a new product inspired by Icelandic nature. Ólafur from Genki talks about the development process and provides audio samples. The product will be on display at the festival.—The innovation company Genki unveils a new product inspired by Icelandic nature. Ólafur from Genki talks about the development process and provides sound samples. The product will be on display at the festival.
12:00 to 12:45 – Nutrition Break
12:45 to 13:00 – Halla Helgadóttir, Managing Director of the Centre for Design and Architecture (But)
A talk on design as a driving force in innovation
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Talks about design as an innovative driving force.
13:00 – Keynote: Bang & Olufsen – Tuula Rytilä (But)
A board member of the well-known international design and audio company, Bang & Olufsen, will be the keynote speaker.
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A board member of the well-known international design and audio equipment company, Bang & Olufsen, will deliver the keynote speech.
14:00 to 15:00 – Kids Silent Disco
Now we dance!
The kids turn up at the small boat pier in front of Stéttin and board one of the Northern Voyage boats. The kids are given headphones and dance their socks off.
All ages are welcome, but children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Now we dance!
The children will meet at the small boat dock in front of Stéttin and board one of Norðursigling's boats. The children will be given headphones and dance their hearts out. Children of all ages are welcome, but children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
2:00 pm – ONANOFF – Buddyphones (New product) (But)
The Icelandic start-up ONANOFF is discussing the design of its headphones, both those currently on sale and new designs coming to market in the coming quarters.—The innovation company ONANOFF will discuss the design of headphones, both those currently on sale and new designs coming to market in the next few months.
15:00 – Goddur – Imagery in heavy metal.
Professor of Graphic Design and artist, Gudmundur Oddur Magnússon, will give a talk.
On imagery in heavy metal.
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Guðmundur Oddur Magnússon, professor of graphic design and artist, will give a lecture on imagery in heavy metal.
16:00 – Fighting the dragon
Bibbi, Steinunn, Flexi and Goddur discuss design and music in a broad context.
Bergur Finnbogason (Artistic Director of CCP) will be the chair.
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Bibbi, Steinunn, Flexi, and Goddur discuss design and music in a broad context.
Bergur Finnbogason (artistic director at CCP) will be the panel moderator.
17:20 – DJ Aeroplane and Spaceship
DJ Airplane and Spaceship is a musical and adventure project by Steinunn Eldflaug Harðardóttir, where she blends uplifting dance music, stories about space, splendour of light, theatre and chaos. At concerts, we embark on a journey together through the vast dimensions of the mind, as far as we please… Colour, catchy melodies and a sense of playfulness reign supreme!
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DJ Flight and Spaceship is a musical and adventure project by Steinunn Eldflaug Harðardóttir, blending energetic dance music, stories about space, light shows, theatre, and fun. At concerts, we embark on a journey through the vastness of the mind, as far as we desire… Colour, catchy melodies, and playfulness reign supreme!
21:00 – Una Torfadóttir at GeoSea
The festival concludes with a special moment in the Sea Baths with Una Torfa. Booking for the baths grants access to the concert. Tickets are limited, so it is best to secure yours in advance.
Season ticket holders must also book tickets and pay 1500 kr for this unique experience.
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The festival concludes with a concert by Una Torfa at the GeoSea Sea Baths.
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