Competitiveness through design

Utilising design competence will offer a competitive edge to companies and help them stand out both in Finland and abroad.

With design methods, a company can create added value for its customers and its own operations on many different levels and in many different ways.

The objective of Design Forum Finland’s services is to raise companies’ awareness about the benefits of utilising design and improve their capabilities of meeting the customer needs of the future.

Training

Design Forum Studio: Strategic design coaching

Strategic design coaching shows why investing in using design on a strategic level is profitable.

28

Oct

Design Forum Date

Design Forum Date Online 2021: Well designed business

At Design Forum Date of Kasvu Open Karnevaali the focus was on business and design.

Guides to competitiveness

Researches and guides

6.8.2019

10 inspiring examples of design-led brands

Researches and guides

6.8.2019

Circular Economy Playbook for Finnish SMEs

Researches and guides

6.8.2019

Service Design Procurement Guide

Our events

More events here

28

Oct

Design Forum Date

Design Forum Date Online 2021: Well designed business

15

Sep

Design Forum Talk

Design Forum Talk <3 Circular Economy 2021

17

Jun

Member event 2021

Design and sustainability

Did you know that...

56 %

Facts

There is an increase of 56 % in total return to shareholders in companies that use design strategically.

McKinsey: The business Value of Design

50 %

Facts

Half of the companies surveyed conducted user research before generating their first design specifications.

McKinsey: The business Value of Design

27 %

Facts

27 % of the turnover of Finnish design businesses comes from design-intensive industrial production.

Design business survey 2020