Xuetong Wang is a Chinese illustrator celebrated for her playful, narrative-rich style. She teamed up with Marimekko in 2025 to deliver a magical Year of the Snake capsule collection, featuring motifs like the elegantly adorned “Lucky Snake,” and the familial “Wishing Tree." Through her collaboration, Marimekko channels Wang’s carefree spirit and love for everyday emotions, aiming to spread warmth and optimism with every design. Beyond Marimekko, Wang builds a rich portfolio across editorial, packaging, branding, and more, collaborating with brands like Nike, Adobe, and The Times, all while garnering recognition for her originality and engaging narrative visuals.

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.