Towards an ecosystem
What does the design industry consist of? Design-intensive companies, design service providers, various professional or support organizations, museums, educational institutions, and media.
Sustainable
competitiveness
with design
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.
Competitive edge and
intangible value
Design is a key factor in building a more sustainable future, competitiveness and intangible value.
Online course on circular design
The aim of the project is to increase the knowledge and role of companies of creative industries, especially of the design field, in sustainable design and the circular economy.
Study on the circular design knowledge
Design Forum Finland commissioned a comprehensive study to assess the proficiency in circular design among professionals engaged in product and service development within Finland.
Facts about Finnish design
Source: Ornamo 2022.
Enterprises
13940
Number of design business enterprises in Finland.
Growth
+ 61 %
The turnover of Finnish enterprises offering design services has grown 61 % since 2010.
Turnover
13.5
The turnover of design business in Finland in 2020 was 13.5 billion Euros.
Employees
68400
Persons employed in Finnish design businesses in 2020.
Nordic Platform to accelerate the Green Transition
Nordic national organizations of design and architecture are strengthening their cooperation in order to accelerate the Green Transition.
Membership of Design Forum Finland speaks of your company’s strong desire to develop its operations and abilities in the areas of circular and sustainable design, brand or customer experience.
