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The New Edge in Modern Finnish Design
Many people credit the Finns for providing the world with eclectically gorgeous architecture that still…
Sanna Annukka
Born in Brighton, England in 1983, Sanna Annukka is a half English, half Finnish designer…
Kristina Isola
Following in her mother’s footsteps, Kristina Isola is an accomplished textile designer in her own…
Aino Aalto
Aino Aalto is a Finnish architect and designer best known for her glassware. Like her…
Solving the Coated Cotton Conundrum; 25 Uses for Marimekko PVC Fabric
A while back, I picked up some gorgeous Marimekko PVC Fabric not knowing what I’d…
Tapio Wirkkala
Tapio Wirkkala is an outstanding iittala designer whose art glass and glassware sets virtually created…
Oiva Toikka
Professor Oiva Toikka is one of the greatest names in Finnish glass. His imaginative, rich…
Maija Louekari
Born in 1982, award-winning Finnish designer Maija Louekari received her Master’s in design and B.A.…
Maija Isola
Maija Isola (1927–2001) was the first full-time designer hired by Printex, the company that eventually…
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Marimekko Oiva Dinnerware
In late 2009, Marimekko introduced its new line of tableware. The product line was titled,…
Arabia
Established in 1873, Arabia is a trailblazer in modern Finnish design. Its product selection consists…
Design Forum Finland
Design Forum Finland actively promotes the competitiveness and development of Finnish industry and culture through…
A Special Visitor for the Marimekko Factory
Secretary of State Hilary Clinton visits the Marimekko factory: “US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton…
