COMPANY is a Helsinki‑based creative studio founded in 2000 by Aamu Song and Johan Olin, both graduates of the University of Arts. Their practice spans product, spatial, and graphic design, and they also operate a shop in Helsinki known as Salakauppa, meaning the “secret store” in Finnish. In 2019, they contributed the Secrets of Finland collection to Artek’s FIN/JPN Friendship Collection, a series of ceramics that celebrate Finnish seasonal rituals and evoke the pagan past of Finland. COMPANY’s pieces are held in prominent collections such as the Design Museum Finland, EMMA, Helsinki Art Museum HAM, and the Icelandic Design Museum, and have been exhibited at venues like New York’s Storefront for Art and Architecture

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.