
Finnish Design Yearbook 2006 is an up-to-date overview of the field. Its seven themes cover leading innovations, promising new businesses and contemporary design phenomena. Imagine addresses the trends of the future, flow seeks interdisciplinary perspectives, respect pays homage in new ways to the traditions of design, play reveals the playful aspects of design, dare its boldness, and share considers innovation and learning. The specific themes are introduced through articles by noted experts and professionals in design: Communications Manager Tuija Aalto-Setälä (Iittala), Design Strategy Director Marko Ahtisaari (Nokia), Professor Pekka Korvenmaa (University of Art and Design Helsinki), Designer Olavi Lindén (Fiskars), Researcher Ulla-Maaria Mutanen (University of Helsinki), CEO Alex Nieminen (Hasan & Partners) and Curator Tomas Ivan Träskman. Material: Case and band stainless steel