11 Finnish designers present ingenious products for small-scale living
A stool containing secret storage and a laundry basket that rolls up are among 11 prototype products presented by young Finnish designers, for an exhibition at Helsinki design fair Habitare.
Now in its 10th year, Protoshop is a regular fixture at Habitare ? Finland's largest interior, design and furniture fair ? during Helsinki Design Week.
Organised by Imu, a collective of three designers, the showcase is intended to offer a springboard for promising talent, connecting young and emerging designers with brands.
This year's edition, which took place from 12 to 16 September, featured a range of designs intended to suit today's small living spaces.
Here's a look at all 11 that went on show:
Piilo by Hanna Lantto
Called Piilo, which means "Hide it" in Finnish, this multifunctional Piilo stool includes a storage space underneath its seat, making it a clever solution for small homes. It can also be used as a bedside table, a coffee table or an entrance hall seat. The stool comes in six different colours, chosen by designer Hanna Lantto to complement the lightness of birch wood.
Interface by Anna Korte
This configurable storage system is made from ceramic tiles that can be used as hangers for containers, mirrors or towels.
The handmade tile has a protruding surface which acts as a hook that other elements can be attached on.
Designer Anna Korte, who is currently finishing her studies at Turku University of Applied Sciences, created Interface as a simple stora...
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