About

Helsinki offers an ideal place to get to know Finnish design and to buy top-class Finnish design products. Located in the centre of Helsinki, the Design District Helsinki is an area full of design and antique shops, fashion stores, museums, art galleries, restaurants and showrooms. Here you can find the most interesting names, classics, trend-setters and so much more.

The Design District Helsinki plays a large role in boosting Helsinki’s reputation as a city of design. It’s a cluster of creative businesses and it’s a neighbourhood association that offers residents and visitors shopping, dining, accommodation and experiences. The Design District comprises over 200 members.

Design District Helsinki is a neighbourhood and a state of mind. It is 25 streets and 200 spots on a map from shops to galleries and from design studios to design hotels. It is creativity, uniqueness, experiences, design and Finnish urban culture.

Association Board Members 2022:

Chairperson:

Piia Lehtinen / Designmuseo / piia.lehtinen@designmuseum.fi

Board members:

Nino Hynninen / Paja&Bureau

Nina Jatuli / Frank/ie

Amanda Kääriäinen / Vintage Style Events HKI

Johanna Vainio / Liike

Arja-Liisa Kaasinen / Arkkitehtuurimuseo