In 2025 GOING PRO – a business development program, is carried out specifically aimed towards individual practitioners, studios and smaller companies based in Skåne. In the project, a selection of motivated designers gets the opportunity to take the next step in their creative entrepreneurship.

In a group exhibition at Lokstallarna during Southern Sweden Design Days, the participants present their work in the Pavilion with twelve rooms – a 120 m2 design pavilion designed entirely in wood by the Malmö-based architectural office Förstberg Ling. The modular and reusable pavilion was shown for the first time at the London Design Fair in collaboration with Svenskt Trä and has been rebuilt for Southern Sweden Design Days.

Participants 2025

Anna-Maria Nilsson

Betty Norling

Daniela Doe Studio

Eva Ericsson

Felicia Hansen Studio

Frida Rådlund

Studio Henrik Ågren

Javier Masa, NMASA Design

Studio My Comét

Pernilla Rozenberg, Purple Rinse 

ABOUT SOUTHERN SWEDEN DESIGN DAYS

On 22–25 May, Southern Sweden Design Days is back for the 5th edition. During four days, the city is filled with exhibitions, seminars, workshops and networking events at more than 80 different locations.

Southern Sweden Design Days invites visitors from all over the world to explore a wide range of design areas focusing on sustainability, development and innovation – from artistically progressive objects to examples of how leftover industrial materials can be given new life. Galleries, shops, showrooms and designers' workspaces are open to visitors. 

Lokstallarna in Kirseberg is the festivals Main location with 6,000 square meters of exhibitions, a live studio, activities for kids, a food court and much more.