Finnish Design Blog

The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (ICSID) announced on behalf of the members of the World Design Capital (WDC) Jury that the Cities of Helsinki (Finland) and Eindhoven (Netherlands) have been selected for the shortlist of cities that will move on to the next round of evaluation in the hopes of becoming World Design Capital in 2012.

The World Design Capital is a biennial designation appointed to cities based on their accomplishments and commitment to design as an effective tool for social, cultural and economic development. The evaluation for the WDC designation is founded on a comprehensive assessment process spanning a five-month review and deliberation period, during which time, applicants were requested to demonstrate evidence of their strengths in the following areas: Design, Programming, Infrastructure and Financing.

The official announcement of the WDC 2012 designated city will occur during the ICSID World Design Congress in Singapore on, November 25, 2009. To learn more about the World Design Capital Award or to read the full article, please click here.

Today is the final day of the Marimekko Semi-Annual Clearance Sale going on now at FinnishGifts.com. A great selection of Marimekko items are still available but are selling out fast! Supplies are limited to quantity on hand so don’t delay as this sale officially ends tonight.

Popular Finnish designer Harri Koskinen has created a new collection for Iittala. It is the first in the new Art Works concept range which will be launched in September. For more pictures and information about the new Art Works collection, see the Dezeen blog; for more information about Harri Koskinen, see his designer profile at FinnishDesign.com.

Just a reminder that you have one more week to take advantage of the great prices during the semi-annual Marimekko Sale going on now at FinnishGifts.com. Over 200 Marimekko items are on sale, some at up to 50% off! In addition to those great deals, we have recently added additional items to the sale and have marked down many items even more! Don’t delay as this sale run through July 15th or while supplies last.

Day 6 of the huge Marimekko Clearance Sale is going on now at FinnishGifts.com. We still have hundreds of items priced at up to 50% off! A wide selection of Marimekko fabrics, bedding, bags and more are still available at sale prices — including all Marimekko fashion umbrellas marked at 20% off! Hurry and take advantage of these sale prices as the Marimekko Clearance Sale ends on July 14th or while supplies last.