Current issues

The latest news and events in design.

Design exhibition

The Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition brings the future into view

What might the future look like if building materials could store carbon, waste could be transformed into new products, and prostheses increasingly functioned as extensions of the body? Aalto University’s Designs for a Cooler Planet 2026 exhibition explores sustainability through research, design and hands-on experimentation.

Architecture

Aalto Works Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List – Recognition Strengthens the International Standing of Finnish Design

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.

150 Anniversary

Anniversary scholarships have been awarded – three business leaders selected for Stanford Design Thinking training

Design Forum Finland’s 150th anniversary scholarship recipients have been selected. The scholarships have been awarded to Chief Commercial Officer Lea Aarinen-Koski, CEO Timo Helosuo, and Director Maija Koski. The selections were made by the Board of the Finnish Society of Crafts and Design.

Circular economy

Circular Design Guidebook

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!

circular design

Circular Design for Business

Do you work in product or service development and are fluent in Finnish? Our free online course will provide you with an understanding of circular economy-based design in just ten hours.

Sustainable design

DeCo – Design Collaboration for Sustainable Business

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.

Projects

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.