Helsinki Ink
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Helsinki Ink
Step inside Marimekko’s printing factory for a look at how its iconic textiles come to life.
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Marimekko's Iconic Patterns
It's hard not to adore (and lust after) Marimekko's fabrics. In the early 1950s, as Finland continued its slow recovery from World War II, textile designer Armi Ratia seized the opportunity to…
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Inventables: Materials Database
Zach Kaplan is looking out for the little guys. In 2002, he launched Inventables, an extensive library of high-tech materials from manufacturers and innovators like Dupont and 3Form. The initial…
Products
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Taikamylly Fabric
Chances are your bedside reading doesn’t include Finland’s national epic, The Kalevala, but that should not preclude you from tucking in under textiles imprinted with folkloric patterns…
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3D Textiles
Wool felt takes on a new dimension, literally. The fluted patterns have been used for cushions, but could clad a whole room.
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Katve Fabric
Black and white buildings nestled between the grayscale trees bring the beauty of urban nature to this hemp and organic-cotton fabric from the Finnish design team at Fokus Fabrik. The repeating…
Dwell Collections
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Process This
We love to break down the intricate steps that go into making our favorite furniture, products, prefabs and more. Increase your industrial-manufacturing IQ with this slideshow showcasing our…
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Scandinavian Designed
Having just returned from a trip to Copenhagen, I have Scandinavian design on the brain. Though the region arguably experienced its golden era in the mid-20th century, with the work of icons like…
Video
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Dwell on Design 2011
Join us behind the scenes of Dwell on Design where 21,000 attendees gathered at the Los Angeles Convention center to discover the latest innovations in modern design.
Events
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Design USA: Contemporary Innovation
This exhibition features outstanding contemporary achievements in American architecture, landscape design, interior design, product design, communication design, corporate design, interaction…
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Planning India: From Chandigarh to NanoCity
swissnex San Francisco invites a panel of experts to discuss the past and future of urban planning in India, highlighting two examples: Chandigarh, a city mandated by the Nehru government in the…
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Copenhagen Design Week 2011
From September 1st to September 6th, Copenhagen Design Week will be buzzing with design events, seminars, conferences, exhibitions and debates that focus on Danish design and design solutions under…
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Taikamylly Fabric
by Sanna AnnukkaChances are your bedside reading doesn’t…
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3D Textiles
Wool felt takes on a new dimension, literally…
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Katve Fabric
Black and white buildings nestled between the…
I have been in love with this company's work since the 60's. I am delighted to see its resurgence in the US and enjoyed your article very much. The values that they run their company by should be a model for others.
I thoroughly enjoyed your article about the history of Marimekko. My mother made numerous quilts out of Marimekko in the '60's including a vibrant patchwork design which Incorporated over 20 different patterns.... If only I had saved it!
Do you have a fabric to print wiht printer at home? I go to helsinki this week and I whant know it. thank Josefina
sorry I whanted to say fabric for print photos wiht printer at home.
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