Finnish Design: A Concise History
By Pekka Korvenmaa
Marimekko, Iittala, and other designers: In the late nineteenth century, Finland developed itself as a world leader in architecture. It continues to influence designers today. The country’s thriving design community has contributed significantly to the country’s economy and international identity. This beautifully conceived study examines the influence of Finnish modernism and its essential characteristics and presents outstanding contemporary design examples. This book extensively demonstrates how architecture works in the tension between art and business, serving and improving daily life through discussions of industry and culture, training and education, and designers and products. Numerous photographs, posters, and illustrations depict every conceivable element of Finnish design’s rich diversity.
About the Author
Dr Kjetil Fallan is an Associate Professor of Design History in the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas at the University of Oslo. He is the author of Design History: Understanding Theory and Method (Berg, 2010) and numerous journal articles, including the Journal of Design History, Design Issues, Enterprise and Society and History and Technology. His edited volume Scandinavian Design: Alternative Histories is forthcoming with Berg (2012). Fallan also serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Design History.
Shop Now
You may also be interested in
Marimekko Finnish textile Company – Encyclopedia of Design
Marimekko, one of the most well-known Finnish textile companies, was founded by Armi and Viljö Ratia in Helsinki in 1951 as the trendy and innovative arm of their parent business, Printex, which they also formed two years earlier. At Printex, Armi Ratia created bold, experimental printed cotton textiles.
Kaj Franck Finnish textile and glassware designer – Encyclopedia of Design
Kaj Franck was a Finnish textile and glassware designer and ceramicist. He was born in Viipuri, Finland. Often referred to as the “conscience of Finnish design,” Franck tried to construct what he called the “optimal object,” one that represented the ideal relationship between man and the mass-produced commodity.
Comments are closed, but trackbacks and pingbacks are open.