Young Designers Exhibit at Design Forum

The latest ideas and concepts of young Finnish designers are on view in the Somedemos and Living Details exhibitions at Design Forum Finland in Helsinki through October 25th, 2009. Somedemos is a collection that addresses design from various perspectives, put together by the Design Migration association. Design Migration seeks to provide employment for young designers through opportunities to display product ideas at events aimed at manufacturers, retailers and consumers. The Somedemos products on view at Design Forum Finland are wilder versions of prototypes tailored for commercial applications, some of which were exhibited at the Habitare Furniture, Interior Decoration and Design Fair in Helsinki from September 9th to 13th. Somedemos presents work by 13 designers. The Living Details exhibition by interior architect Esa Vesmanen combines Nordic modern and minimalist design with elements of nature, such as water and fire, as well as music. Living Details includes new LED lamps, tables made out of recycled plastics and divans for cooling off. Vesmanen wants visitors to view and experience their environment in new ways, arousing discussion on the role of design and the designer at the individual and societal levels. Design Forum Finland is an organization devoted to promoting Finnish design.