Heini Riitahuhta (1975) is a ceramic artist and a designer. She graduated from Aalto University, Ceramic and Glass Design department in 2002 and now works as an independent artist in the Arabia Art Department. She has also collaborated with Finnish brand Lapuan Kankurit, crafting beautiful and sustainable textiles. She is well-known internationally, receiving an honorable mention in Mino, Japan, and winning Avotakka Interior Magazine’s Textile of the Year in 2015 for her RUUT pattern with Lapuan Kankurit.

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.