Artek + Marimekko

Artek + Marimekko
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Finnish design companies Artek and Marimekko are united by bold and distinct identities that are heavily influenced by architecture, nature and human–centric pragmatism. Marimekko’s distinctive patterns are rooted in expressing a strong and unique identity, celebrating perfect imperfections and the trace of the human hand. Artek’s technological expertise incorporates wood bending and advanced woodworking techniques integrates the warm, organic qualities of Finnish birchwood into standardised production processes.

Finnish design companies Artek and Marimekko join forces for a limited collection that merges Marimekko’s art of printmaking and Artek’s technology of wood bending. During 3daysofdesign, the iconic Finnish companies will co–create a conceptual installation that presents the limited–edition collection items for the first time.

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