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Sustainability in Action: Shaping Design Networks 21.1.2026
Join us for a lively meetup bringing together three sustainable networks! Connect with Ornamo Responsibility Circle, Designers for Environment, & Sustinaires to share experiences,…
Sustainable Design Talks 4.2.2026
We will kick off 2026 with the Sustainable Design Talks event as part of Arkmuoto Festival.Join us at Helsinki City Hall on 4 February…
Ornamo gains strength from a new cohort of leading experts
New members joining the board are Riikka Manninen, working environment and environmental responsibility expert, and Visa Rauta, global design head. Interior architect SIO Helena…
New strategy strengthens the vitality of the design community and the expertise of designers
Ornamo’s updated strategy invites all our members to a common journey. In the new Board term 2025-2030, responsibility and the impact of design will…
Heidi Paavilainen: “Anarchists at the helm”
Creative people may seem like anarchists, but in reality, designers make decisions and exert influence every day. Ornamo’s board work, cultural budget cuts, and…
Lauriina Markkula: “Let’s Create a Close-Knit Community Together”
Inspiring, engaging, and fun—that’s how student member Lauriina Markkula describes her experience on the Ornamo board. She has found a new community in Ornamo…
Zeynep Falay von Flittner: “Towards a More Inclusive and Impactful Ornamo”
Designer Zeynep Falay von Flittner finds it inspiring to be part of the Ornamo board, which is actively considering the role of design in…
Membership 2026
Join a community of nearly 3,000 design professionals and open the door to new opportunities! We offer services and a unique network to support and strengthen your career—whether you’re a student, a design professional, or a design entrepreneur.
Responsible DESIGN MANIFESTO
Sign & participate!
Be part of collective action, and sign the Responsible Design Manifesto! Created by members of Ornamo’s Responsibility Circle, the manifesto aims to create sustainable & beautiful future.
Sustainability Study: Towards Tangibility
Design plays a central role in shaping a sustainable future. The report gives concrete advice on how designers and organizations can take over the four critical areas of the sustainability breakthrough.
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