Helsinki: European capital of Culture

 

 

Finns identify with the design, because it is part of their daily lives. The origins and distinctive features of this design, they are familiar: they characterize everyday objects present in their kitchen - cups, dishes Arabia, glassware Iitala. A Savoy vase designed by Alvar Aalto often adorns a table in special occasions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ubiquitous and authentic

 

Their environment is thoroughly up to design and his creations , whether architectural or urban planning, public transport vehicles or pictograms. Their interiors are decorated with textiles Marimekko and Artek furniture ; they wear clothes created IVANAhelsinki , Ril 's or Tiia Vanhatapio , or even playsuits who bear claw Halti or Rukka . In Finland, the design is everywhere , so that only his absence is noticed , because that's all their lives that is affected , making it inconvenient. Finns are truly a nation of design , continuing in this area a long heritage, deeply rooted in their lives. Promoting Finnish design has emerged at the international level , in 1875 ; the success of its icons of the 1950s and 1960s due to inheritance younger generations of young designers, most innovative , working for internationally renowned brands .

 

© 2010 Marimekko CorporationCliquer to enlarge Bold patterns and fabric design bio created by Marimekko . The large house renowned launches every year dozens of new designs of fabrics. Its creators do not face any prior limitation. Free to create their bosses they inject into their experiences and views on trends. The importance of design in Finland is recognized both at institutional level and at the international level : the Graduate School of Business , University of Technology and the University of Art and Design Helsinki were merged in 2010 to become the Aalto University 's new innovative strength . Moreover, in 2012, the Finnish capital will also be the World Design Capital . New ideas have emerged in this specialty , winning marketing, communications , services, digital design and social media .