Finnish design is appreciated around the world for its minimalistic appearance, playful ruggedness and strict functionalism. There are a couple of cliches that most often get tossed around though, like Timo Sarpaneva's Orchid vase was voted the most beautiful object in the world by House Beautiful in 1954 as was Tapio Wirkkala's leaf shaped wood … Continue reading 25 surprising stories about Finnish design
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20 things the military taught me
I spent a year in the military right after high school as do most men in Finland. People often tell me they found the experience to be unecessary and pointless but I don't think so. I went through officer training and learned a lot about not only defense strategies and coordinate calculation but also about … Continue reading 20 things the military taught me
