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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…
Marimekko Designer Profile: Maija Isola
Maija Isola (1927–2001) designed her first printed textiles in 1949 for Printex Oy, Marimekko’s predecessor.…
More Than 60 Years of Marimekko History In One Room
Marimekko’s design archive appears tame in contrast to the vibrant patterns this Finnish design company…
Upcycle; the modern way to recycle
Upcycling is a hot new trend that takes an unused and potentially trash-worthy item and…
A Special Visitor for the Marimekko Factory
Secretary of State Hilary Clinton visits the Marimekko factory: “US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton…
Marimekko Designer Profile – Mika Piirainen
A graduate of the Lahti Institute of Design, Mika Piirainen has designed for Marimekko since…
Make Your Own Marimekko Picnic Blanket
What better way to show off your summer sewing skills than with a fancy picnic…
Magisso Picks Up Esteemed GOOD DESIGN™ Award
Take a look at Magisso’s products and you’ll see a common theme – simple and…
iittala Plates
Plates: the backdrop to every meal. We use plates everyday, so it only makes sense…
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History of Marimekko
Marimekko was founded in 1951 by Finnish couple, Armi and Viljo Ratia. Marimekko, translated literally…
Iittala
The Iittala Group is a leading company in modern Scandinavian design. The Group has a…
Marimekko Today
Marimekko’s vision is to be the most acclaimed print designer in the world and one…
Marimekko Designers
Marimekko is host to a variety of accomplished painters and designers. Together, their varied visions…
