Copenhagen: The Good Life

Herb Lester Associates' creative guide to one of the world's most livable cities

Copenhagen may be one of the world’s most livable cities, but navigating the surplus of reasons why it is indeed a crowd favorite—from shops to restaurants to monuments—can feel like a heavy task for even the savviest of tourists. We experienced this firsthand on a recent trip to the Danish capital, but while bumbling through the Strøget after a stop at one of our favorite …

The Bike Porter

Copenhagen Part's innovative twist on the classic bicycle basket

As part of a research project for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, the New York-based design studio NR 2154 and the Danish company Goodmorning Technology came together to create an integrated bike scheme for the city. Starting from the ground up, the studios set about creating a bike built for city riding. During their initial research, the designers discovered that the …

Cool Hunting Video Presents: Danish Tattooing

Our video exploring the colorful history of tattooing in Copenhagen

by Jon Nordstrøn brings his book Danish Tattooing to life by visiting Copenhagen’s most famous tattoo shops, telling stories along the way about the artists who made the subculture so significant there. From homemade tattoo guns to the influence of psychedelics on more recent styles, Nordstrøn’s colorful history is a must for anyone interested in the origins of the artform. Tattoo fans will also want …