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.
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!
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.
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
73 %
Digital design companies comprise 73 % of the total turnover of design enterprises.
Turnover
16.7
The turnover of design business in Finland in 2023 was 16.7 billion Euros.
Employees
72 000
Persons employed in Finnish design businesses in 2023.
What does the design industry consist of? Design-intensive companies, design service providers, various professional or support organizations, museums, educational institutions, and media.
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.
