Summer is just around the corner, but after seeing a sneak peek at Milan design week, we at Design Stories are already dreaming of Marimekko’s fall launches. In addition to the Sabine Finkenauer collaboration we admired at the Marimekko exhibition in Milan, the brand’s pre-fall home collection will feature bold colors, natural materials, and an all-new glassware series. Read more
The Antti + Vuokko Nurmesniemi is the first exhibition to focus on the Finnish designer couple’s life together and both of their careers from the 1950s up to the 21st century. Read more
People have been admiring the timeless quality of Vuokko and Antti Nurmesniemi’s home for close to fifty years. The atelier home, located on the seashore but hidden from view, encapsulates the couple’s lifestyle devoted to design and friends. Read more
One of Saana Sipilä and Olli Sallinen’s favorite finds is an architect-made corner sofa that is upholstered with a fabric designed by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi. Read more
Looking for a high-quality graduation gift that will bring joy to its recipient even for years to come? Finnish Design Shop buyer Hanna Mäkelä shares six fun gift ideas for young graduates. Read more
Marimekko's fall/winter collection 2019 will celebrate women writers from the last century and the friendship between Finland and Japan. Favourites among Finnish Design Shop staff include patterns with a natural feel and strong colours which have returned to Nordic interiors. Read more
What would it look like in Marie Gullichsen’s greenhouse, Rut Bryk’s sauna room or on Tove Jansson’s veranda? The Fiskars Summer House exhibition presents nine rooms that interesting contemporary designers have designed for artists they admire. Read more