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Kaj Frank Design Prize Exhibition

 

juhani-salovaara

 

The Kaj Frank Design prize 2016 winner is Juhani Salovaara.

The Kaj Frank Design Prize, established in 1992, is one of the most esteemed design prizes in Finland. It is awarded to a designer or team of designers innovatively creating industrially made products. A particular merit is active involvement in the field of applied art and also the design of unique works. The prize is awarded on the basis of the whole oeuvre of the designer or team.

The purpose of the prize is to bring forth the central principles of Kaj Frank’s oeuvre: functional, beautiful and purposeful products for everyday use.

The Kaj Frank Design Prize can be awarded to a Finnish designer or team, or one that resides or works in Finland.  The prize was established by Design Forum Finland and it is funded by the Finnish Fair Foundation. The recipient is chosen by a prize jury. The prize is awarded annually without prior application and it is announced to the public in November around the date of Frank’s birthday. In addition to a prize sum of 10 000 euros the Kaj Frank Design Prize includes the Kaj Frank Medal, designed by Tapio Junno, and a prize exhibition.

 

Photo: Liisa Valonen