Welcome to UiWE

We develop strategies, projects and tools based on cultural analysis and design methods.
Our work includes social innovation iniatives, process design, cultural programming, identity building and film production.

Recent projects >

NYP Wintercamp 2010
Process design, communication and documentation
Amager Vest Lokaludvalg / 2010

UiWe worked with Amager Vest Lokal Udvalg (Amager West Community Council) and designed the brief for a workshop on the future development of Amager West. The workshop explored a cross-diciplinary approach, foucsing on how to ensure a diverse development of this unique Copenhagen area. The workshop was attended by some 20 urban planners from Netværk for Yngre Planlæggere (Network for Young Planners) as well as locals.

OPS_09 Idea generating workshop at EBST
Process design, facilitation and communication
Erhvervs- og byggestyrelsen / 2009

UiWe worked closely with Erhvervs- og Byggestyrelsen (Danish Enterprise and Construction Authority) on the design of OPS_09 – an ambitious seminar workshop with some 60 managing directors from Danish municipalities, regions and private companies. The aim of OPS_09 was to qualify the government strategy on public-private collaboration. Our work included process facilitation, visual design, and film production all aiming at making idea generation and sharing knowledge as immediate as possible.

LYSLYD
Facilitation and film production
LYSLYD & Copenhagen Internationalt Theatre (KIT) / 2009-2010

UiWe works with LYSLYD (LIGHTSOUND), a EU-project with 11 municipalities in the Copenhagen region collaborating on urban culture, business and innovation. Our main focus is communicating and facilitating creative urban development initiatives, including the production of 22 short films capturing the artistic events of LYSLYD. The films shows today’s urban and suburban Denmark interpreted by Danish and international artists – and points at how artistic interventions can work as creative catalyst in urban spaces.

House of Light
Concept and strategy for a cultural centre
Fonden Hornbæk Kunstmuseum / 2009-2010

UiWe develops concept, strategy and business model for a future cultural centre in Hornbæk, North Zealand. The cultural centre is to be constructed on a spectacular site right by the sea and the town centre. The project combines concept development, functional programming and financing as well as stakeholder analysis and communication.


Public Identity
Identity building and communication
Public Architects / 2008-2009

UiWe developed a new identity for the former DSB Architects together with graphic designers Pleks and webdesigners B14. The new identity emphasizes the public focus of the office’s work in an updated tradition of DSB Architects. In the concept design we focused on showing the user focus in Public Architect’s work method.



Zoom on the boom
Research and exhibition concept
UiWe/MKL / 2009-

UiWe collaborates with architecture collective MKL on the exhibition “Zoom on the boom – seven samples of Chinese cities under change”. The exhibition is based on the team’s research tour in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta. Zoom on the Boom attempts to give ground-level perspectives on the diversity of urban life and challenges unfolding in Pearl River Delta. The project is supported by The Danish Ministry of Culture and the Danish Arts Foundation.

Rethinking libraries
Concept development and communication
Styrelsen for Bibliotek og Medier / Rødovre Bibliotek 2008 –

UiWe works to rethink the links between content, communication and design of libraries. What is the role of the library after Google? What do people want from the library? Christian Pagh has lectured at Rødovre bibliotek and joined a task group established by Styrelsen for Bibliotek og Medier (Agency of Libraries and Media) working to propose new partnerships for libraries.


Battle of Rabbit Town
Documentary film
UiWe / Pagh production 2008

Battle of Rabbit Town, directed by Christian Pagh, offers a rarely seen look into the corruption and dedication of the political back alleys of Brazil, following two rivalling community leaders in a favela in Recife, North Brazil, during a tough election for city government. The documentary raises fundamental questions about a democracy torn between ideals and reality. Battle of Rabbit Town premiered at Copenhagen Dox 2008. Read more at www.battleofrabbittown.com

Culture Design 101
Presentations and lectures
UiWe 2009 -

UiWe partners Jacob and Christian have given a range of presentations on subjects related to cultural planning and culture design. Amongst our clients are Malmö University, Alborg University, Karch, Columbia University, Municipality of Copenhagen and Brondby, Kreative Byer (Creative cities of Copenhagen) and more. Feel free to contact us if you a curious to hear about how we see the connections between culture, value and design. We are dedicated to customize our talks to they fit the people we talk with!

Following projects has been developed individually by Christian and Jacob prior to UiWe >