Designs of the Time presents its new textile collection during 3daysofdesign
The Belgian textile editor Designs of the Time, founded in 1998 by the Puylaert family, is presenting Azimuth, its latest interior fabric collection, during 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen (10–12 June). Inspired by the raw beauty, earthy tones and rugged textures of desert landscapes, the collection explores a rich and tactile aesthetic.
For the occasion, Designs of the Time invited Belgian designer Nathalie Van der Massen. Drawing on her strong sense of space and material, she drew inspiration from the tactility of the collection and the layered structure of traditional desert architecture. Using the fabrics, she created a series of unique room dividers “the Azimuth Screens” in which protection and intimacy touch upon one another.
The Azimuth Collection
The Azimuth collection for 2026 explores the space between where we stand and where we are looking: an invitation to define our own direction through material and texture.
Between earth and horizon, we wander, guided by touch and texture, surrounded by materials that whisper their stories to our senses.
Each fabric in the collection tells a story and carries an emotion. Texture, weight, and feel reveal a distinct character and bring traditional materials to life. Subtle irregularities reflect authentic craftsmanship traces of the artisan’s hand and patterns slowly shaped over time.
Light linen curtains filter daylight into a soft glow. Silk captures and reflects light with understated elegance. Wool retains warmth like the earth holds memories. Jute brings a raw and pure materiality. Soft mohair velvet adds depth, while stonewashed finishes reveal the marks of time and use.
Geometric patterns create subtle accents, open weaves allow the fabric to breathe, and weathered stripes reveal the beauty of aging. Even the heaviest textiles display variations in texture and color like hemp, which softens over time.
The color palette follows this same approach: desert sand, clay white, silt, silk, saffron, and spiced ochres. Warm tones of amber, date, and cinnamon evolve into burgundy and olive. Rust and indigo contrast with deep earthy hues—rich colors that shift with the light and develop a patina over time.
3daysofdesign
Frederiksgade 1, 2nd Floor
1265 Copenhagen
June 10 – 12
All days 10 am until 6 pm
Nathalie Van der Massen Collaboration © Jules Ange - download photos here
About 3daysofdesign
3daysofdesign is a festival for dreamers, doers and the design curious. Denmark is known as a design nation the world over, and Copenhagen is its creative cohort and host of 3daysofdesign, Denmark’s Official Design Festival.
Each year, people from all corners of the globe come to Copenhagen to experience exciting ideas that span a vast array of design arenas. From alternative, experimental, cutting–edge and contemporary to iconic classics found in museums, galleries and collections worldwide. Including a fusion of hybrid concepts and cross disciplines within design that inform each other.
About Designs of the Time
Designs of the Time is a Belgian family business, founded in 1998 by the Puylaert family.
Inspired by the colors, textures, and subtle imperfections of nature, Designs of the Time embodies timeless design and authentic craftsmanship. Earthy tones, organic textures, and discreet irregularities reflect a deep respect for materials and process. Carefully woven, each fabric invites a tactile connection : natural, imperfect, and enduring.
Their expertise, often passed down from generation to generation, brings depth and character to every textile they create.
They collaborate with carefully selected weavers in Belgium and across Europe—partners who share their commitment to authenticity, sustainability, and quality. This craftsmanship, frequently transmitted through generations, adds richness and character to each textile creation.
Natural fibers lie at the heart of their collections: pure linen, soft wool, and cotton blends that remain close to their natural origin. Every texture and subtle irregularity reflects the rhythm of nature and the hands that shape it a quiet dialogue between nature and craftsmanship.
The Azimuth Collection - download photos here
