Design Forum Finland supports the growth, internationalisation and competitiveness of Finnish SMEs. We provide guidance and advice, and lower the barrier for utilising design extensively in business development.
What is Finland actually communicating to the world? The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland’s Finland Toolbox brings together hundreds of ready-made presentations, reports, and visual materials that are used to build and share Finland’s image internationally. Among the latest additions is the “10 Patterns of Finnish Design” collection, which explores Finnish design thinking through everyday life, nature, and sustainable solutions.
UNESCO has inscribed Aalto Works on the World Heritage List, making it the first ensemble of modern Finnish architecture to receive World Heritage status. The designation brings the design legacy of Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto into the international spotlight while reinforcing Finland’s position as a leading nation in architecture and design.
Founded in 1875, the Finnish Society of Crafts and Design, today’s Design Forum Finland, has played a central role in the development of Finnish design for over a century. The association has significantly shaped design education, strengthened professional expertise, and enhanced the international recognition of Finnish design.
The Patron of Design Forum Finland’s 150th Anniversary is the President of the Republic of Finland, Alexander Stubb, who expresses his gratitude to the Finnish design sector for its significant contribution to society and describes Finnish design as a symbol of quality, timelessness, and humanity.
Our new guidebook is aimed at business decision-makers, product and service developers, as well as design professionals. Read the book on our website or download it!
DeCo aims to improve local,regional and national development policies through exchange of experience and capacity building in circular and sustainable design, production and manufacturing.
Source: Ornamo 2024.
Enterprises
21 770
Number of design business enterprises in Finland.
Digital
74 %
Digital design companies comprise 74 % of the total turnover of design enterprises.
Turnover
17.5 bn
The turnover of design business in Finland in 2024 was 17,5 billion Euros.
Employees
70 688
Persons employed in Finnish design businesses in 2024.
What does the design industry consist of? Design-intensive companies, design service providers, various professional or support organizations, museums, educational institutions, and media.
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