Design Union forms a network that supports the use of design expertise in business, education, and design education. We are strongly developing our design services and international collaboration.
Design always helps to meet the challenges of a company. To succeed, big and small companies need design thinking and designers. The FOB! concept makes the use of design thinking pleasant and makes it easy for companies and designers to meet.
Eija Tanninen-Komulainen
Executive Director
Design Union Kuopio
We strengthen the competitive position of companies by helping them make the most of design expertise. We connect businesses with designers and design teams. Our services suit businesses of all sizes, fields and locations. Our design services also include the project-based Form Follows Business (FOB!) development service.
We connect individual designers and design teams directly with development projects commissioned by businesses. To strengthen the commercial viewpoint, we offer designers of various fields the commercial Form Follows Business (FOB!) training program free of charge to develop skills and desirability for business.
DESIGN Kuopio Residency offers international designer and artist guests facilities and time to focus on production or research. The residency collaboration includes teaching, workshops with supplies, space for work and research, and accommodation.