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Habitare is the largest furniture, interior decoration and design event in Finland with hundreds of different exhibitors. The event introduces products for interior decoration and functionality within homes as well as public areas. See the inspiring programme from here. Habitare from 12 to 16 of September at Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre
Take a look at this lovely coffee box that Finnish illustrator and graphic designer Lotta Nieminen designed for a Finnish coffee brand called Juhla Mokka. During the last five year’s, Juhla Mokka has collaborated with a number of Finnish designers such as Klaus Haapaniemi, Sanna Annukka, Sanna Mander and Pietari Posti, who enriched the look of…
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The Flow Festival 2012 started on Wednesday with a charming gig from Bon Iver. This years Flow is full of fresh design ideas and Scandinavian touch. Here is one we thought might intrest you. The Fountain “aqua bar” is an unique entrence to the festival area. This farmhouse-like silhouette bar is designed by Antti-Jussi Silvennoinen (&Bros)…
This year’s Lasipalatsi Design Markets & Fashion Film Festival brings together fresh design ideas and fashionable films. Organised for the fourth time, Lasipalatsi Design Markets hosts an exciting group of up-and-coming designers who will present and sell their products at Lasipalatsi’s square. From the square you can find cutting edge clothes, accesories, jewellery…
Experience the Finnish Midsummer day in a unique way by hopping on a train that takes you to some of the most traditional places in Finland during the 13 hour journey. The train leaves from Helsinki railway station on the Eve of Midsummer Friday 22 June. The destination is Rovaniemi, but along the way there are…
Alvar Aalto Museum’s new mobile app brings Aalto’s architecture to the user’s pocket. AALTOsites showcases a selection of buildings designed by Alvar Aalto, giving you a comprehensive overview of this renown architect’s work in the Helsinki region. The app uses archive material to reveal interesting details of buildings and their historical backgrounds. AALTOsites is a service…
I would like you to meet one of my favourite illustrators called Hanna Lääperi. Hanna is a Helsinki-based illustrator who draws anything from female figures to trees. These black and white works are full of hidden surprises and nicely done details. Go and see some more of her art in Hanna’s facebook site.
