Frederick Rickmann stands as a paragon among contemporary design thinkers, renowned for guiding designs from concept to reality across varied disciplines and industries. His solutions elevate each project, showcasing his broad expertise and seamless integration across sectors. A revered figure in both academic and professional realms, Frederick’s profound insights and lectures have garnered attention and respect globally, particularly in Europe and the Asia Pacific. His deep understanding has fostered significant collaborations with both public and private sectors, solidifying his role as an esteemed advisor. Throughout his illustrious career, Frederick has assumed leadership roles such as the chairman of the Association of Danish Designers and the inaugural Board Chairman of the Scandinavian Design College. His current position on the board of the renowned DESIGNSALON underscores his influential presence in the design community. Frederick’s leadership extends to DNgroup Aps in Norway, where under his guidance, the firm has become a leader in the design industry. His expertise also encompasses serving as a strategic mentor within the Danish Industry, adjudicating Design and IPR cases in Danish courts, and advising on intellectual property and marketing legislation across Scandinavia and Asia. His contributions to the design dialogue include writing and broadcasting on Chinese and Taiwanese relations and on strategic design and innovation for prominent Asian and European magazines. Moreover, Frederick is a celebrated speaker and lecturer, sharing his knowledge and vision at numerous universities and acting as a frequent jury member for prestigious international design awards. Renowned for his insightful contributions to the design discourse, Frederick Rickmann has left a lasting impact on both academic and professional platforms, demonstrating his invaluable role as a policy advisor and design thought leader.
Grand Jury Member of the International Architecture & Design Awards
Frederick Rickmann
CEO and co-founder DNgroup / Co-founder STEENSSEN Aps
Co-founder DNDC / Founder AFR Thinking Urbans
Denmark