You may not be familiar with the name Helene Schjerfbeck – but if you’re an admirer of Nordic modernism, you will be. Schjerfbeck (1862-1946) was the mother of the movement, shaping its visual ...

For the past eight years, Finland has topped the World Happiness Report, a landmark annual survey of the state of global happiness ranking over 150 countries according to their happiness levels, with ...

Instinctively, the very first thing that the fashion and homeware creations of Finnish circular design duo Juslin Maunula remind me of is the infinite color gradients of a burning sunset. Soft pinks ...

For nearly a century, the design scene of Scandinavian countries has had a major impact on the United States with the immeasurable influence of products conceived in places like Denmark and Finland on ...

Given how familiar Finnish markers and motifs have become – from Nokia phones to Moomins books – it’s remarkable that Finland has only had 100 years to imprint itself on our consciousness. Throughout ...

When a country makes a big political shift, the domino effect is felt in all its corners—including the creative ones. On April 4, 2023, Finland became the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty ...

It’s almost taken for granted in the United States that Scandinavian design is just better. Simple, functional, and minimalist, Scandinavian furniture, housewares, decorations, and even toys have ...

What makes a kitchen “Scandinavian”? The style is celebrated for its clever incorporation of natural light—essential in northern climates with long, dark winters—as well as light, neutral color ...

In spring 2023, the Milwaukee Art Museum will present Scandinavian Design and the United States, 1890-1980, the first exhibition to examine the extensive design exchanges between the United States and ...

The charm of Nordic design has traveled outside of Scandinavia, generating interest in individuals worldwide. The mix of natural elements, minimalist decor, and functionality resonates with those ...