World Design Capital
Helsinki 2012

In Helsinki Austrian design could be seen in several events. First of all it took part in the core exhibition of Everyday Discoveries and the exhibits itself gave a great overview from Austrian design history to top notch innovation – a selection which very well described the wide range of achievements. Second it was part of the satellite exhibitions with WerkStadt Vienna - Design Engaging the City, a story telling presentation of how one can actively involve existing and very often endangered to be extinct production culture in a city. And third we presented an overview of industrial design and innovation on the Austrian Day in container exhibitions and workshops including lectures. Of course a good Austrian party was the jolly ending of the day. World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 was the start of this initiative with the aim to spread the word of Austria‘s design excellence.

Everyday Discoveries

Concentrating on narratives and culture-specific features, the core exhibition, Everyday Discoveries, brings together all of the participating countries. read more

WerkStadt Vienna – Design Engaging the City

WerkStadt Vienna – Design Engaging the City is a traveling exhibition by the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK in cooperation with the MAK – Austrian Museum of Applied Arts / Contemporary Art, curated by Sophie Lovell, that presents examples of fruitful collaborations between international designers and local manufacturers of the past six years. read more

Austrian Day

In hosting the Austrian Day, Austria will be contributing a powerful design statement to the programme of Everyday Discoveries, held within the framework of World Design Capital Helsinki 2012. read more