new finnish design

Klaus Haapaniemi It's time to dedicate a post to two favorite Finnish folk inspired artists-designers: Sanna Annukka and Klaus Haapaniemi. Both work as illustrators with the award winning graphic design studio and agency Big Active. You are likely to have met them before, since they have been very busy creating beautiful, magical designs for prints, fabrics, cards and much more... Klaus Haapaniemi, throw from his first signature collection Sanna Annukka for Marimekko Klaus Haapaniemi, plate…

Duotone pattern for Japanese textile design brand Kippis. The pattern's name is Koti, which means home in Finnish.

Yksi vielä = One more by Reka Kiraly Da-da spirited children's book at the moment available only in Finnish, but hopefully soon in other languages too.

The Kalevala is coming again to Rochester NH. The Epic Finnish national poem is a full day affair headed up by friend and poet, Pat Frisella. How exciting for this type of culture to grace our city with the Kantele harps, the poetry and the latest in Marimekko fabrics. Yes, Marimekko sent three patterns of their latest line (which I simply adore) to Pat to display at the event. Here's the skinny on the fabrics and the "lore"direct from the txtlart site: (the blue one above!) Kanteleen Kutsu…

Planning to visit Finnish Design Shop in Turku, Finland? Find out what makes the showroom unique and what to expect from your visit.

Alternate view of Sisu Definition, Scandi Folk Art, Scandinavian Word Definition, Finnish Sisu Poster