THE MISSION
The past is not dead, it is living in us, and will be
alive in the future which we are now helping to make.
WILLIAM MORRIS
About Us
Creating Design that Challenges
At Helsinki Creative Society, we craft bold, purposeful brand identities that transcend trends and drive global impact. By blending innovative design with strategic insight, we help visionary organizations from luxury brands to international institutions shape their narrative, engage their audience, and lead with authenticity in an evolving world.
Also we at the HCS have a wee, bit of obssession with the Arts & Crafts Period – major research project and thesis. We appreciate a great pattern and love a good textile design.
MODERN MAKERS CODE
- “Have nothing in your home or work that you don’t know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”
— Prioritize purposeful, lasting design over fleeting trends - Honor materials, tell their story.
— Use natural, ethically sourced materials; highlight their origin and value - Let function shape form.
— Designs must work beautifully; aesthetic flourish never compromises usability - Craftsmanship matters.
— Handcrafted quality takes precedence over mass-produced convenience - Build with integrity—socially and environmentally.
— Commit to fair labor, sustainable sourcing, and ethical partnerships - Celebrate simplicity, eschew excess.
— Seek essence over ornamentation—when something’s done, let there be nothing more to remove - Infuse nature into design.
— Draw inspiration from natural forms, colors, textures; reflect life in your craft - Reveal the hand behind the design.
— Showcase the maker—process, imperfections, love; authenticity is your signature - Educate and elevate.
— Share knowledge of craft, material, and meaning—help clients and community appreciate true quality - Champion craftsmanship as a social act.
— View design as service: to people, place, and planet—not just profit