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Kaj Franck
(1911-1989) Born in Vyborg, Finland, Kaj Franck is described as the conscience of Finnish design.…
Eero Aarnio
Born in 1932, Finnish designer Eero Aarnio studied at the Institute of Industrial Arts in…
Anu Penttinen
Born in 1974, artist Anu Penttinen set out to push the boundaries of color and…
Alvar Aalto
Alvar Aalto’s name is well-known throughout the world of modern architecture and design. Over the…
Aino-Maija Metsola
Born in 1983, Aino-Maija Metsola graduated with a degree in graphic design at the University…
MARIMEKKO – A Whole Life: 60 Years of Colors, Stripes and Shapes
In eight days the Design Museum in Helsinki will unveil its newest exhibition, “MARIMEKKO –…
Dolce & Gabbana and Marimekko Reach Agreement
The Finnish textile design company Marimekko has reached an agreement with Dolce & Gabbana in…
Alvar Aalto: Finnish Designer with International Appeal
Look up modernism and the name Alvar Aalto is bound to surface. As one of…
Marimekko hot-air balloon flying above Los Angeles
Marimekko’s Unikko hot-air balloon flies high above Los Angeles to celebrate the opening of the…
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Converse x Marimekko Shoes
Footwear fanatics and Finnish design enthusiasts alike rejoiced when big names Marimekko and Converse announced…
Marimekko Mouse Pad Makeover
I was pretty sick of looking at my old, dirty mouse pad. It had seen…
A Timeless Pairing, Jackie & Marimekko Strike Again
Last year we wrote a post about Jackie Kennedy & her fondness for Marimekko frocks,…
History of Marimekko
Marimekko was founded in 1951 by Finnish couple, Armi and Viljo Ratia. Marimekko, translated literally…
