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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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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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Three great materials for your summer wardrobe and home – here’s how to keep cotton, denim and wool fresh
When well kept, the items we most value will always be a pleasure to wear and use, and will remain beautiful and functional for a long time to come. 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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Urban, Classic or Carefree? Finnish Design Shop and Joo Kodit created three styles for decorating a small home
Finnish Design Shop provided Joo Kodit, a company offering rental apartments, with three versatile interior design sets particularly suitable for compact homes. Consisting of timeless and sustainable items, the sets are designed to serve from one life situation and home to another.
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Human rights trainer Dakota Robin: “Amplifying under-represented voices is what matters most”
Diversity, equity and inclusion specialist Dakota Robin works with several organizations, including Inklusiiv, which Finnish Design Shop supports as a community member. Robin spoke with Design Stories about guidelines to help enable encounters that are free from bias and discrimination, both in person and online.
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Finnish Design Shop is a supporting member of Inklusiiv, which fosters inclusion in the working life
Finnish Design Shop strives to be a store that is always open, for everyone. With Nordic values at its core, the business has joined as a supporting member of Inklusiiv, which promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in the working life. Julia Hämäläinen, Chief Operating Officer at Inklusiiv, delighted Design Stories with 10 steps towards a more inclusive everyday life.
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