Eero Saarinen (of the Knoll Tulip table), Amri Ratia (founder of Marimekko) and Alvar Aalto (of Artek's three-legged stool) are household names in the Finnish design scene, and we reckon these young designers will soon be, too!
Named Young Designer of the Year 2017 by Design Forum Finland, Reeta Ek is a textile and surface designer known for her timeless and characteristic motifs. She has worked with brands like Marimekko and Lapuan Kankurit. See her works at www.reetaek.com.
Simo Serpola is a graduate of two prestigious schools – the Design Institute of Lahti as well as Aalto University. Simo (also known as Simose) is particularly drawn to designing lighting, but is interested to explore day to day objects as well. See his works at www.simose.fi.
Tero Kuitunen is a Helsinki-based designer who describes his works as playful, humorous and clad in strong colours. The Micros and Cosmos tray represents the theme he is currently exploring: functional art. See his works at www.terokuitunen.com.
Maiju Uski's work is driven by simplicity, be it in making daily essentials easier to use or in her architectural planning. The Palat is a serving trolley and tableware collection comprising various materials that cater to different types of food and cooking methods. See more of her work at www.maijuuski.com.
Interested in concepts like recyclability, user friendliness and longevity, Kristoffer Heikkinen is interested in designing simple solutions. The Rod is a wall rack system that is not only functional, but sculptural as well. See more of his works at www.instagram.com/kristofferheikkinen.
Lassi is a furniture designer graduate who has been showcasing his works in design exhibitions and fairs since 2011. He is drawn to using different materials, in order to create elegant and functional everyday objects. This A4 lamp comprises a wooden cone, replaceable coloured paper, and a metal ring that locks the paper in place. See more of his works at www.lassialestalo.com.
Maarit Perasuo is an interior architect and a product and spatial student at Aalto University, with an interest in “an insightful use of materials and a humane approach” to designing. The Betula bench is a simple yet beautiful bench made out of bark, which has similar properties to leather.
Interior architect and furniture designer Henna Nuutinen favours materials like wood and ceramic, and aims to create a sustainable working environment as well as products. The Hexagon lamp is made of birch veneer and with a simple mechanism that allows easy assembly. See more of her works at www.hennanuutinen.com.