The UNI ON 2010 group of young designers introduces prototypes of furniture intended to meet the needs of everyday life. The exhibition comprises chairs, tables, lighting objects and racks, which incorporate novel takes on the ordinary functions. 

 

The exhibition anticipates the World Design Capital 2012 project in a youthful spirit and with a fresh approach. Lahti is one of the participating cities in the project.

 

A dream to create something new lies in the heart of every generation of designers. The questions asked by the UNI ON 2010 designers and the answers through the objects touch upon core themes in design today. How to face the challenges of the time? What does sustainable development mean? What is sustainable aesthetics? How to make something useful, not needless?

 

The Institute of Design and Fine Art is part of the Lahti University of Applied Sciences. The institute is one of the key players in the Finnish design sector. It has trained many of the leading, internationally renowned Finnish designers. The institute maintains close contacts with the design industry to answer needs of business and to promote the international competitiveness of Finnish design.

 

UNI ON 2012 was hosted by the showroom of Artek in Helsinki. The company is an innovative contributor to modern design, building on the heritage of Alvar Aalto.