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Colorful Pride Week ahead! Finnish Design Shop is once again an official partner of Helsinki Pride
The 2025 theme of Helsinki Pride, Pride without Borders, shines a light on the voices of LGBTQ+ migrants. According to Helsinki Pride Executive Director Annu Kemppainen, the theme is a timely reminder that human rights are not a given – they require ongoing attention and active defence.
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Joy of diversity – Finnish Design Shop donates 10,000 euros to Helsinki Pride
Finnish Design Shop demonstrates its support for the Helsinki Pride community by donating 10,000 euros to the organization. This partnership for equality and human rights has been ongoing for five years.
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The Product Sustainability Framework is here – say hello to your new sustainability tool!
Meet the Product Sustainability Framework, a pioneering set of sustainability criteria that aims to establish new standards for the entire design industry. Join us in exploring the brand-new sustainability tool and discovering what design professionals have to say about it.
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Sustainable choices made easy – introducing the Product Sustainability Framework
With the soon-to-be-launched Product Sustainability Framework, every single product available at Finnish Design Shop’s online store will receive a sustainability rating. In this story, we delve into why the design world is in dire need of a clear and transparent tool for making sustainable choices.
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Buying a forest and feasting in a wild food restaurant – Finnish Design Shop’s 2022 highlights
A forest of our own, deliveries to 102 countries, wild food delicacies, brand new interior design service – Finnish Design Shop’s year 2022 featured various highlights. Now at the beginning of the year, it’s a good time to peek into the past and celebrate the successes. Read what 2022 had in store for us!
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Ask the Customer Service: “How can I choose an eco-friendly design product?”
Something old, something new, and something a bit more sustainable – now these are some great objectives for the new year and new design purchases. Check out our customer service team’s tips on how to make even more considered design choices!
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Carbon footprint 2021 offset: Finnish Design Shop bought and protected almost 10 hectares of Finnish forest
To make carbon offsetting as transparent as possible while also contributing to biodiversity, Finnish Design Shop acquired and permanently protected an old forest in Pirkanmaa, Finland. At the same time, new ways to further reduce the carbon footprint are being constantly developed.
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A perfect summer kitchen needs carefully selected objects, subtle fragrances, and space
In the summer kitchen of Jenna Kiuru’s dreams, what brings her most joy are uncluttered spaces and the little things that make for carefree living. And for a beautiful and practical summer kitchen, natural materials are a must. In this article in our Well Kept series, textile care expert Jenna Kiuru discusses carefully made choices, materials that suit one’s own lifestyle, and how to care for them.
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Mona Bling’s column: “Even the most beautiful space can be unsafe”
Helsinki Pride, which promotes the rights of sexual and gender minorities, is celebrated from June 27 to July 3, 2022. The theme of this year’s Helsinki Pride Week is “Encounters”. In this Design Stories column, social media influencer and trans activist Mona Bling reflects on the importance of a sense of security in everyday encounters.
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Design Stories is the online magazine of Finnish Design Shop, created to inspire and delight design lovers everywhere. We hope you enjoy exploring with us! Have a story tip or thoughts on our content? We’d love to hear from you.
