When it comes to bringing interior design enthusiasts together, Arvin Olano knows a thing or two – proven by the recent Community Favourite title in Finnish Design Shop's FDS Influencer Awards. Based in Nevada, United States, Arvin reflected on the importance of togetherness with Design Stories. Read more
German content creator Swantje Hinrichsen has been awarded the title of Design Influencer of the Year, along with a prize sum of 4,000 euros, as part of Finnish Design Shop’s first FDS Influencer Awards competition. Discover the main prize winner's secret to success for fun colour combinations with Design Stories. Read more
Annaleena Leino, Suvi Melender-Lågland and Allan Torp each received honorable mentions for their pioneering and sustained work as design-focused content creators, as part of the first FDS Influencer Awards. Design Stories spoke with the tenacious trio about their early days, memorable encounters with followers, and elements that keep things interesting. Read more
Michael Dansk, who runs a Copenhagen-based creative studio, puts his faith in art when creating a home that feels personal. After winning the Most Visual Influencer prize in the FDS Influencer Awards, Dansk told Design Stories about his relationship with art, vintage design and colours that add the ideal finishing touch. Read more
Rotterdam-based collector, design curator and composition artist Berry Dijkstra questions the boundaries between art and design. Following his win of the FDS Influencer Awards' Rising Star prize, Dijkstra sat down with Design Stories to discuss his joyful approach to design: form follows fun. Read more
Awarded the title of Most Engaging Influencer in the FDS Influencer Awards, Laura Muthesius and Nora Eisermann run two beloved Instagram accounts and a widely popular blog. We spoke with the Design Tales duo about their shared passion for design, renovation projects and food. Read more
Finnish Design Shop’s interior architect, Maija Rasila, talks about her favorite products and styles in Design Stories' Favorites of the Month column. In May, she finds combinations of bright pastel colors and neutral shades particularly attractive. Read more