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Helsinki Named World Design Capital for 2012

The Finnish capital that's become a global center of furniture, fashion and technology was plucked from a list of 46 cities vying for the distinction. Here's our design primer.READ»

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Marimekko - The History Of An Innovative Company

A strong Finnish design movement emerged after WW2 and received decisive impetus by the International Triennials in 1951 and 1954, which defined the idea of a "Finnish design". By formally incorporating design into manufacturing, ...READ»

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Helsinki Design Lab 2010: A Summit Built on History, Focused on Solutions

Beyond its pop art textiles by Marimekko, Artek furniture, and Nokia's mobile phones, Finland as a whole is a hotbed of innovation, home to highly-educated workers, technologically-advanced consumers and ...READ»

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