Petter Eklund is a freelance writer in the fields of design, handicrafts, architecture, and art. He has a background in songwriting and is an original member of the Swedish pop group Webstrarna. His publishing debut...

Commissioned to create the artwork for a poster marking Artek’s 85th birthday , Karoliina Hellberg gravitated towards the Aalto House in Munkkiniemi, a calm neighbourhood north of Helsinki’s city center.

We asked our friends and collaborators to share a story about their favourite Artek piece and tell us why it brings them joy. In response, Johanna Gullichsen wonders about the origins of a family heirloom.

We asked our friends and collaborators to share a story about their favourite Artek piece and tell us why it brings them joy. In response, Something Fantastic shared their view on an unfinished piece of furniture.

We asked our friends and collaborators to share a story about their favourite Artek piece and tell us why it brings them joy. In response, Linda Bergroth sent us a story about a lucky find.

We asked our friends and collaborators to share a story about their favourite Artek piece and tell us why it brings them joy. In response, Nobuyuki Hamada sent us a letter.

We asked our friends and collaborators to share a story about their favourite Artek piece and tell us why it brings them joy. In response, Tung Chiang sent us a letter.

Designer Ilse Crawford breathes new life into a Helsinki icon