Both Stockholm and Helsinki will be design fans' territory in the coming weeks. Plus: Sydney Design is still running through August 15 (more info: http://www.sydneydesign.com.au).
Formex
August 12-15
Stockholm, Sweden
Designer Jan Rundgren is creating this autumn's theme exhibition, Happy Home, which is designed to boost visitors' mood with color- and cheerful items. Formex is a professional meeting place for Nordic design, taking place twice a year and attracting around 25,000 visitors.
http://www.formex.se
Alvar Aalto Design Seminar
August 21-22
Helsinki, Finland
The international seminar - this time focusing on the theme of 'Invisible' - once more invites professionals and students to discuss a hot topic in design. Speakers include Naoto Fukasawa, Ross Lovegrove, Inga Sempe, Hans Maier-Aichen, Monica Förster, Simo Heikkila and Clemens Weisshaar.
http://www.alvaraalto.fi
Helsinki Design Week
August 26 - September 5
Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki Design Week invites professionals and the public alike to a series of events centered around the theme of storytelling. Now in its sixth year, it tells the stories behind the creations and processes involved in design.
http://www.helsinkidesignweek.com
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