An agency specialized in communication and strategies that elevate design, architecture, culture and creative industries.

Services & Approach

 

STRATEGIC PR & COMMUNICATIONS

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  • Integrated Campaigns
  • International Press Relations
  • Brand Positioning
  • Destination Marketing
  • Launches

Based on 20+ years of experience with international PR & Communications and through our network of international journalists and influencers, we help companies and organizations create awareness and gain a good reputation. The point of departure is always a strong communication strategy, either developed together with us or in consistency with the client’s existing communication strategy.
 

CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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  • Concept Development
  • Matchmaking & Talent Development
  • Business Development
  • Collective Promotion
  • Public-Private Collaborations

We lead short- and long-term projects and platforms in the creative industries – including the design and architecture sector. Sometimes we operate as a project secretariat depending on the client’s needs. With several years’ of experience within the public and private sector, we can manage a wide range of projects. We advise creative companies and individuals with an emphasis on business development and positioning.
 

“We received many qualified bids, but Copenhagen Design Agency rose above with their large process expertise, solid project management experience and a strong communication strategic outlook. They can project manage many design stakeholders and execute within a short time frame”

– Design Destination Denmark, steering committee

How we work

We enjoy working closely with our clients on a long-term basis (retainer) e.g. as their PR and Communication representative. We are also open to stand-alone communication campaigns such as the launch of a new destination, collection or platform.

We offer a range of services from strategy workshops and in-depth analysis to hands-on campaign execution. Our service is based on research and analysis and the initial step is always to analyze the client’s needs through listening, studying and asking questions.

Depending on the task and scope of a project, we collaborate with a range of skilled digital forerunners, graphic designers, writers, filmmakers, photographers and other creative mavericks.
 

THE MINDCRAFT PROJECT

The Mindcraft Project is a platform for explorative and experimental design from Denmark. The purpose of the platform is to promote the participating designers and their work. The Mindcraft Project addresses issues of future relevance in a meeting between design, craftsmanship, art and technology.
 

The Mindcraft Project 2020.
Photo by Anders Sune Berg

The founders

 

Kristian Kastoft

Kristian has substantial experience with strategic communications, concept development, branding and PR campaigns in the private as well as the public sector. From several years in the design industry and associated cultural institutions he has gained experience in public/private partnerships and public affairs. As intra- and entrepreneur he has bridged business and culture in the design industry and has been in charge of international design and nation branding projects. His experience includes international branding projects in Milan, Paris, London and New York. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Relations as well as BSc in Economics and Business Administration.

Connect with Kristian on LinkedIn
 

Anders Kongskov

Anders has worked with communications, branding, marketing, content strategies, and business development for companies and organizations in the design industry for the past 14 years. His experience includes managing international projects in Milan, Seoul and Beijing. He has been in charge of professional B2B platforms for buyers, programmers and curators. He holds a Master’s degree in Management of Creative Business Processes from CBS, with emphasis on branding and business strategies for companies in the Creative Industries and a Master’s thesis about new Business Models for Designers and the Design Industry.

Connect with Anders on LinkedIn
 

Kristian Kastoft & Anders Kongskov, Copenhagen Design Agency. Photo: Michael Levin / Sehen