From the colorful prints of Marimekko to Ittala glassware and the functional Artek furniture, Finland is not short of leading names in the world of design. The Nordic nation is a major destination for ...

You may not be familiar with the name Helene Schjerfbeck – but if you’re an admirer of Nordic modernism, you will be. Schjerfbeck (1862-1946) was the mother of the movement, shaping its visual ...

Instinctively, the very first thing that the fashion and homeware creations of Finnish circular design duo Juslin Maunula remind me of is the infinite color gradients of a burning sunset. Soft pinks ...

For the past eight years, Finland has topped the World Happiness Report, a landmark annual survey of the state of global happiness ranking over 150 countries according to their happiness levels, with ...

For nearly a century, the design scene of Scandinavian countries has had a major impact on the United States with the immeasurable influence of products conceived in places like Denmark and Finland on ...

Presented by Nordic Nest, five leading design brands unveiled their new collections at the Icons of Today and Tomorrow ...

It’s almost taken for granted in the United States that Scandinavian design is just better. Simple, functional, and minimalist, Scandinavian furniture, housewares, decorations, and even toys have ...

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In spring 2023, the Milwaukee Art Museum will present Scandinavian Design and the United States, 1890-1980, the first exhibition to examine the extensive design exchanges between the United States and ...

The charm of Nordic design has traveled outside of Scandinavia, generating interest in individuals worldwide. The mix of natural elements, minimalist decor, and functionality resonates with those ...

When it comes to Nordic design, there's no shortage of talent: The likes of Alvar Alto, Verner Panton, and Hans Wegner established the region as a hotbed of creativity decades ago. But it's not all ...