Design
Finnish design has strong traditions and is recognised around the world. In recent years there has been a renewed focus on design in Finland, and in 2012 Helsinki served as World Design Capital.
Design expertise relies on a high level of artistic abilities. In order to study design, prospective students are expected to be artistically gifted and to be able to perceive things aesthetically. Design in Finland has long been supported as an artform.
The field of design is very broad. Industrial designers, interior architects, furniture designers, graphic designers, fashion designers, textile artists, ceramists, jewellery artists and artisans all work in the field of design.
In recent years design has expanded from traditional product design towards immaterial design, which includes strategic design services, brand design, digital design and designing services.
Design professionals who attended the Design Round Table organised as part of the World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 programme envisioned what a well-designed Finland would look like in 2030 and...
The 2012 State Prize for Design has been awarded to industrial designers Arni Aromaa and Sauli Suomela, founders of Pentagon Design. The prize sum for the award is €15,000. The award will be presented...
The National Council for Design and Demos Helsinki are hosting the Design Round Table 2012 to discuss the internationalisation of design at the World Design Capital Pavilion in Helsinki on 8 June. The...
Stefan Wallin, Minister of Culture and Sport, presented this year’s State Art Prizes for film, visual arts, architecture and photography on th 29 September 2009 in Helsinki.
The National Council for Design has awarded project grants and special subsidies for international networking during the World Design Capital theme year. Altogether 127,000 euros was awarded to 12...
The National Council for Design is hosting the Design Round Table 2012, which will bring together design experts and leaders from Finland, Scandinavia and Estonia for one day on 8 June to discuss the...
