LET’S CONNECT
Good things start with a conversation.
At Young Finnish Design, we bring emerging designers and businesses together to create new perspectives, meaningful collaborations and new possibilities through design.
For businesses
Looking for new ideas, design expertise or a fresh perspective on your business? Let’s explore how emerging designers could bring value to your brand, products, services or spaces.
For designers
Interested in working with companies, taking on real-world challenges and developing your professional network? Explore our opportunities!
Young Finnish Design
Founded and led by designers in Finland since 2017.
Head B2B
sales
Elisa Luoto
Cofounder
elisa.luoto@youngfinnishdesign.com
+358 50 540 0945
Head Brand &
Marketing
Heidi Huovinen
Cofounder
heidi.huovinen@youngfinnishdesign.com
+358 40 590 3889
What our customers Are Saying
“YFD’s design competition exceeded our expectations in a positive way. The ideas were of a high standard and reflected the courage and creativity of emerging designers. YFD’s competition process was clear and efficient from start to finish. All we needed to do was define our objectives and fulfil our part along the way, with YFD providing a clear schedule and guidance throughout the process. I warmly recommend collaborating with YFD.”
Elina Tolonen
Director of Business (Retail) and Marketing, Airam Oy AB
“It’s wonderful to see how the design competition has brought Aarikka’s values to life and strengthened our connection with emerging Finnish designers. The competition organised by YFD was professional from start to finish, and the winning products are now available for purchase. It’s exciting to see how ideas turn into real products and find their way into customers’ homes. I warmly recommend collaborating with YFD.”
Riia Sandström
CEO, Aarikka Oy
“Working with the YFD team has been a pleasure. You understood our genuine needs and found design solutions to address them. Following the brand review, YFD created updated versions of our brand characters and produced video animations that we now use in Liikku’s outdoor and digital advertising. Our collaboration with YFD has left us with a lasting smile. I highly recommend working with you!”
Terhi Kukkonen
Marketing Director, Liikku Fitness Centres
“YFD’s Brand Check service provided valuable insight into how external audiences perceive our brand across different channels. It helped us understand how our visual identity resonates with people and what kind of impression it creates. The service also included a competitor analysis, giving us a useful basis for comparing how different visual and verbal communication strategies shape a company’s image. We also received practical recommendations to help us stand out more effectively from our competitors.
Based on our experience, this service is highly valuable for brand development and communication planning. We warmly recommend working with YFD!”
Karri Leskinen
CEO & Partner, Boco IP Oy Ab
“You gave us open and honest feedback on the effectiveness of our own channels. The analysis was comprehensive, and the comparison with our competitors’ activities was a great addition. We also appreciated receiving practical suggestions on how to improve our social media presence and communications. We will certainly put your insights to good use.”
Katriina Lehtonen
Brand Marketing Manager, Berner
“Egor’s proposal brings together HTH’s timeless Danish design, a warm and inviting atmosphere, and clear functionality. The design successfully creates a cohesive space that showcases the brand while encouraging people to connect. We were particularly impressed by the concept’s longevity and adaptability: it is not just a solution for a single exhibition, but a foundation for developing HTH’s exhibition stand for years to come.”
Ulla Kotila
Brand Manager, HTH Kitchens
“You gave us open and honest feedback on the effectiveness of our own channels. The analysis was comprehensive, and the comparison with our competitors’ activities was a great addition. We also appreciated receiving practical suggestions on how to improve our social media presence and communications. We will certainly put your insights to good use.”
Katriina Lehtonen
Brand Marketing Manager, Berner
“We wanted to find a new perspective on what Finnish wallpaper could be. What makes Riina’s work special is that it combines a distinctive world of its own with commercial potential and a connection to Sandudd’s history.”
Anna-Maria Näreikkö
CEO, Sandudd Oy
“We felt that our needs were genuinely listened to and understood. We got an energetic and insightful brand identity that supports our business, along with a website that speaks to our target audiences and sets us apart from the competition!”
Joonas Seppänen
CEO, FIWorks Oy
