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Benefits of Membership

A safe community and a network of professionals

As a member, you are part of Finland’s largest community of design professionals and a network of 2,800 experts. Inspiration, support and valuable contacts await you.

Boost your career growth and job search

You will have access to value-for-money membership services and benefits such as legal advicing and the Finnishdesigners portfolio service. We help you succeed in your career.

A better and more visible position for designers

We increase society’s understanding and regard for designers’ work. Together, we’ll make the impact of design evident.

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Membership Types

Full Membership

The basic requirement for membership is a bachelor’s or master’s degree in design or engaging in studies leading to it. We also admit highly educated persons who function as important experts in the field of design. You can also apply to Ornamo without a degree in design, if you have worked in the field for at least six years and you have a portfolio to show your competence in the design field.

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Student Membership

If you are studying for a higher education degree in design or industrial art, you can become a student member of Ornamo. Student memberships may continue for a maximum period of six years. As a student member of Ornamo, you can benefit from all of Ornamo’s members’ benefits and services, with the exception of participation in the Art Sale exhibition. Student membership fee is 25 euros for the year 2022.

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Ornamo-TEK Dual Membership