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Mariana Salgado and Alex Fjällström are the 2026 Ornamo Award winners
The Ornamo Award ’26 has once again been awarded. The Design Forerunner Award went to service designer Mariana Salgado. The new Wuorio Award was…
When a package goes out into the world – what does the EU’s new packaging regulation mean for small businesses?
One product for an online shop, one artwork for an exhibition abroad, one order from a customer in Germany. A small package heads out…
Four leading figures in Finnish design & art named Ornamo honorary members
Interior architect Ben af Schultén, industrial designer Hannu Kähönen, sculptor Björn Weckström and textile artist Päikki Priha have been invited to become new honorary members of Ornamo. They now join the canon of Finnish design, a group of figures whose work has left a unique mark on the history of the field.
Sofia Salmenhaara: What can’t be replaced
Sofia Salmenhaara, student representative on Ornamo’s Board, reflects on the turbulence of our time. In her article, she writes about why designers should now…
Ornamo Foundation Grant application now open – apply by August 1
Do you have an idea, your own project, or a new initiative waiting to be realized?
Spring Campaign: Bring your design friend to Ornamo
Bring a new design professional into our community – and benefit together! When a new member joins through your recommendation during the campaign period,…





