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.
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.
Future-proof business
Design Forum Finland’s popular circular design trainings continue, now focusing on futureproof business. The trainings are specifically designed for Finnish SME’s seeking growth and internationalization.
Online course on circular design
The aim of Circular Design for Business is to increase the knowledge and role of companies of creative industries, especially of the design field, in sustainable design and the circular economy.
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.
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.
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.
