Born in 1978, Aleksi Kuokka has boasted an impactful career across multiple top-tier Finnish design firms. After graduating from Industrial Design at the Lahti University of Applied Sciences, be began his career with iittala in 2005 and interned at their glass factory. His portfolio also includes other high-profile collaborations with Finnish brands such as Finlayson, Nokia, and more. Notably, for iitala, he has designed elegant drinkware such as the Sarjaton glass and Ote glass, as well as the most recent Play dinnerware series.

Finnish design has a long history and is know for simplicity, functionality, and craftsmanship. It's trademark designs emerged in the early 20th century, and gained international attention through pioneers like Alvar Aalto in architecture and furniture, as well as companies such as Iittala, Artek, and Marimekko. Their work emphasized clean lines, natural materials, and a harmonious balance between beauty and practicality. Everything must have a purpose. Iconic products like the Aalto vase, Artek’s Stool 60, and Marimekko’s bold textile patterns established Finland as a leader in modernist design. Over the next century, Finnish design became synonymous with high quality, technical skill, and timeless aesthetics—qualities that have earned it global recognition, particularly during the postwar years when Nordic design was celebrated worldwide, and still is. Today, Finnish products continue to enjoy international respect, not only for their aesthetic value but also for their reputation of reliability, thoughtful construction, and cultural authenticity.