The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) has appointed Helsinki, Finland to be the World Design Capital™ (WDC) 2012. The city of Eindhoven, the Netherlands was runner up in the competition.
Icsid states that: Helsinki is a vibrant community – a great place to work, live and explore. A modern landscape where talented individuals encompass every sphere of international and Finnish society, it is a hotbed for innovation and a positive environment for creative industries. The City of Helsinki will follow in the footsteps of Torino, Italy and Seoul, South Korea.
But you do not have to wait until 2012. Finnish Design is being exhibited
at the Contemporary Art Center in Matadero, Madrid, Spain November 4, 2009 to January 10, 2010. The inspiration for the exhibit is Helsinki.
If planning on visiting Helsinki, you might find the website of the Design District Helsinki quite helpful in finding your way.
Also check out our previous article: FINNISH DESIGN PHENOMENON MARIMEKKO
The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid)