Friday, September 4 2009
Fri 4/9 - Sat 12/9
HELSINKI CITY 
SHOPPING IN HELSINKI
Special shows, product launches and designer appearances take place within the Design District Helsinki during the week.
Fri 4/9 - Sat 5/9
Esplanad park stage 
SPARKLING ESPA
Furniture and light design exhibition by Kaamosgroup.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Museum of Finnish Architecture 
EXHIBITIONS / MUSEUM OF FINNISH ARCHITECTURE
Architecture exhibitions.
Fri 4/9 - Sat 12/9
Galleria Norsu 
MASTERS ON THE ROAD
Ten graduates have designed objects that explore the area between art and design.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Kalasatama Industrial District 
SHADOW HARBOUR
Exhibition of street paintings by illustrators of Napa Books and Napa Illustrations agency.
Fri 4/9 at 09.00-17.00
Kulttuuriareena Gloria 
CREATING THE FUTURE
Seminar of architecture and design education.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Artek shop, Helsinki 
FROM WASTE TIMBER TO FURNITURE
Retail exhibition by designer Piet Hein Eek.
Fri 4/9 at 15.00-20.00
Valkosaari, Helsinki 
WISA WOODEN DESIGN HOTEL
Open doors at the Wisa Wooden Design Hotel.
Saturday, September 5 2009
Fri 4/9 - Sat 12/9
HELSINKI CITY SHOPPING IN HELSINKI
Special shows, product launches and designer appearances take place within the Design District Helsinki during the week.
Fri 4/9 - Sat 5/9
Esplanad park stage SPARKLING ESPA
Furniture and light design exhibition by Kaamosgroup.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Museum of Finnish Architecture EXHIBITIONS / MUSEUM OF FINNISH ARCHITECTURE
Architecture exhibitions.
Fri 4/9 - Sat 12/9
Galleria Norsu MASTERS ON THE ROAD
Ten graduates have designed objects that explore the area between art and design.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Kalasatama Industrial District SHADOW HARBOUR
Exhibition of street paintings by illustrators of Napa Books and Napa Illustrations agency.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Artek shop, Helsinki FROM WASTE TIMBER TO FURNITURE
Retail exhibition by designer Piet Hein Eek.
Sat 5/9 at 10.00 - 17.30
Galleria Norsu, Kaisaniemenkatu 9 
THOUGHTS AND OBJECTS ON THE MOVE
Seminar of contemporary craft (held in English).
Sat 5/9 - Sun 6/9 at 11.00-17.00
KAAPELITEHDAS 
DESIGN MARKET
The two-day Design Market is the biggest design outlet sale (alennus-/varastomyynti) in Finland.
Sat 5/9 - Sun 6/9 at 11.00-15.00
KAAPELITEHDAS 
TÖÖLÖ FASHION INSTITUTE & MARIMEKKO
Töölö Fashion Institute makes their famous "trikoopötkylä" tricot scarves of Marimekko wastefabric and other recycled materials at Design Market.
Sat 5/9 at 16.00
KAAPELITEHDAS 
OVVN fashion show
Eleven Helsinki-based independent designers from the reformed Hundpark Collective show their A/W collections.
Sunday, September 6 2009
Fri 4/9 - Sat 12/9
HELSINKI CITY SHOPPING IN HELSINKI
Special shows, product launches and designer appearances take place within the Design District Helsinki during the week.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Museum of Finnish Architecture EXHIBITIONS / MUSEUM OF FINNISH ARCHITECTURE
Architecture exhibitions.
Fri 4/9 - Sat 12/9
Galleria Norsu MASTERS ON THE ROAD
Ten graduates have designed objects that explore the area between art and design.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Kalasatama Industrial District SHADOW HARBOUR
Exhibition of street paintings by illustrators of Napa Books and Napa Illustrations agency.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Artek shop, Helsinki FROM WASTE TIMBER TO FURNITURE
Retail exhibition by designer Piet Hein Eek.
Sat 5/9 - Sun 6/9 at 11.00-17.00
KAAPELITEHDAS DESIGN MARKET
The two-day Design Market is the biggest design outlet sale (alennus-/varastomyynti) in Finland.
Sat 5/9 - Sun 6/9 at 11.00-15.00
KAAPELITEHDAS TÖÖLÖ FASHION INSTITUTE & MARIMEKKO
Töölö Fashion Institute makes their famous "trikoopötkylä" tricot scarves of Marimekko wastefabric and other recycled materials at Design Market.
Monday, September 7 2009
Fri 4/9 - Sat 12/9
HELSINKI CITY SHOPPING IN HELSINKI
Special shows, product launches and designer appearances take place within the Design District Helsinki during the week.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Museum of Finnish Architecture EXHIBITIONS / MUSEUM OF FINNISH ARCHITECTURE
Architecture exhibitions.
Fri 4/9 - Sat 12/9
Galleria Norsu MASTERS ON THE ROAD
Ten graduates have designed objects that explore the area between art and design.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Kalasatama Industrial District SHADOW HARBOUR
Exhibition of street paintings by illustrators of Napa Books and Napa Illustrations agency.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Artek shop, Helsinki FROM WASTE TIMBER TO FURNITURE
Retail exhibition by designer Piet Hein Eek.
Mon 7/9 - Fri 11/9 at 11.00-17.00
Market Place Quarter, Aleksanterinkatu 
THE POP UP HUB HELSINKI
Workshop. A temporary place for people with ideas created by Aalto University, Finnish Institute in London and Yatta.
Tuesday, September 8 2009
Fri 4/9 - Sat 12/9
HELSINKI CITY SHOPPING IN HELSINKI
Special shows, product launches and designer appearances take place within the Design District Helsinki during the week.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Museum of Finnish Architecture EXHIBITIONS / MUSEUM OF FINNISH ARCHITECTURE
Architecture exhibitions.
Fri 4/9 - Sat 12/9
Galleria Norsu MASTERS ON THE ROAD
Ten graduates have designed objects that explore the area between art and design.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Kalasatama Industrial District SHADOW HARBOUR
Exhibition of street paintings by illustrators of Napa Books and Napa Illustrations agency.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Artek shop, Helsinki FROM WASTE TIMBER TO FURNITURE
Retail exhibition by designer Piet Hein Eek.
Mon 7/9 - Fri 11/9 at 11.00-17.00
Market Place Quarter, Aleksanterinkatu THE POP UP HUB HELSINKI
Workshop. A temporary place for people with ideas created by Aalto University, Finnish Institute in London and Yatta.
Tue 8/9
KAAPELITEHDAS 
HELSINKI DESIGN HUB SEMINAR
The theme of the seminar (held in Finnish) is communication between designer and client. Talks will be featured by both design clients and agencies as well as in-house designers.
Tue 8/9 at 19.00
KAAPELITEHDAS 
DESIGNPARTNERS 09 OPENING
The main event of Helsinki Design Week opens. By invitation only.
Wednesday, September 9 2009
Fri 4/9 - Sat 12/9
HELSINKI CITY SHOPPING IN HELSINKI
Special shows, product launches and designer appearances take place within the Design District Helsinki during the week.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Museum of Finnish Architecture EXHIBITIONS / MUSEUM OF FINNISH ARCHITECTURE
Architecture exhibitions.
Fri 4/9 - Sat 12/9
Galleria Norsu MASTERS ON THE ROAD
Ten graduates have designed objects that explore the area between art and design.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Kalasatama Industrial District SHADOW HARBOUR
Exhibition of street paintings by illustrators of Napa Books and Napa Illustrations agency.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Artek shop, Helsinki FROM WASTE TIMBER TO FURNITURE
Retail exhibition by designer Piet Hein Eek.
Mon 7/9 - Fri 11/9 at 11.00-17.00
Market Place Quarter, Aleksanterinkatu THE POP UP HUB HELSINKI
Workshop. A temporary place for people with ideas created by Aalto University, Finnish Institute in London and Yatta.
Wed 9/9 - Fri 11/9
KAAPELITEHDAS 
NEWLY DRAWN / DESIGNPARTNERS 09
The exhibition presents emerging Finnish architects.
Wed 9/9 - Thu 10/9
KAAPELITEHDAS 
CREATIVE ECONOMY AND BEYOND CONFERENCE
Creative Economy and Beyond (CEB) is an international conference examining the role of creativity in the economy and society.
Wed 9/9 - Thu 10/9
KAAPELITEHDAS 
HOT POTATOES / DESIGNPARTNERS 09
“Reality TV of design" with Anteeksi (Helsinki), We Work In A Fragile Material (Stockholm) and Iced Architects (Moscow).
Wed 9/9 - Fri 11/9
KAAPELITEHDAS 
NAPA X PEKKA / DESIGNPARTNERS 09
The exhibition presents work by Finnish front-row illustrators.
Wed 9/9 - Fri 11/9
KAAPELITEHDAS 
RYIJY? – RUG? / DESIGNPARTNERS 09
Exhibition. Students of University of Industrial Art and Design Helsinki have explored the concept of rug; its contemporary condition and future.
Wed 9/9 - Sun 13/9
Helsinki Fair Centre, Messuaukio 1 
HABITARE 09 FOR PROFESSIONALS
Furniture, interior decoration and design fair.
Wed 9/9 - Thu 10/9
KAAPELITEHDAS 
OTHER PEOPLE'S RUBBISH
Communal workshop led by a South African designer Heath Nash.
Wed 9/9 - Fri 11/9
KAAPELITEHDAS 
MORROWSOUND TRUE 3D
Sound like you have not heard before...unless you have actually been there.
Wed 9/9 at 17.00-20.00
Katajanokka-Kallio-Alppila-Arabia 
OPEN STUDIOS I
Welcome to take a peak inside the studios, workshops and basements of designers, architects, artists and other creative spaces.
Wed 9/9 at 20.20-23.00
KAAPELITEHDAS 
PECHAKUCHANIGHT
Pecha Kucha, sound of conversation in Japanese, is an informal forum for creative people to talk about creative things.
Thursday, September 10 2009
Fri 4/9 - Sat 12/9
HELSINKI CITY SHOPPING IN HELSINKI
Special shows, product launches and designer appearances take place within the Design District Helsinki during the week.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Museum of Finnish Architecture EXHIBITIONS / MUSEUM OF FINNISH ARCHITECTURE
Architecture exhibitions.
Fri 4/9 - Sat 12/9
Galleria Norsu MASTERS ON THE ROAD
Ten graduates have designed objects that explore the area between art and design.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Kalasatama Industrial District SHADOW HARBOUR
Exhibition of street paintings by illustrators of Napa Books and Napa Illustrations agency.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Artek shop, Helsinki FROM WASTE TIMBER TO FURNITURE
Retail exhibition by designer Piet Hein Eek.
Mon 7/9 - Fri 11/9 at 11.00-17.00
Market Place Quarter, Aleksanterinkatu THE POP UP HUB HELSINKI
Workshop. A temporary place for people with ideas created by Aalto University, Finnish Institute in London and Yatta.
Wed 9/9 - Fri 11/9
KAAPELITEHDAS NEWLY DRAWN / DESIGNPARTNERS 09
The exhibition presents emerging Finnish architects.
Wed 9/9 - Thu 10/9
KAAPELITEHDAS CREATIVE ECONOMY AND BEYOND CONFERENCE
Creative Economy and Beyond (CEB) is an international conference examining the role of creativity in the economy and society.
Wed 9/9 - Thu 10/9
KAAPELITEHDAS HOT POTATOES / DESIGNPARTNERS 09
“Reality TV of design" with Anteeksi (Helsinki), We Work In A Fragile Material (Stockholm) and Iced Architects (Moscow).
Wed 9/9 - Fri 11/9
KAAPELITEHDAS NAPA X PEKKA / DESIGNPARTNERS 09
The exhibition presents work by Finnish front-row illustrators.
Wed 9/9 - Fri 11/9
KAAPELITEHDAS RYIJY? – RUG? / DESIGNPARTNERS 09
Exhibition. Students of University of Industrial Art and Design Helsinki have explored the concept of rug; its contemporary condition and future.
Wed 9/9 - Sun 13/9
Helsinki Fair Centre, Messuaukio 1 HABITARE 09 FOR PROFESSIONALS
Furniture, interior decoration and design fair.
Wed 9/9 - Thu 10/9
KAAPELITEHDAS OTHER PEOPLE'S RUBBISH
Communal workshop led by a South African designer Heath Nash.
Wed 9/9 - Fri 11/9
KAAPELITEHDAS MORROWSOUND TRUE 3D
Sound like you have not heard before...unless you have actually been there.
Thu 10/9 - Sat 12/9
OPENHOUSEHELSINKI
OpenHouseHelsinki unconfines spaces normally restricted to public. The guided tours lead visitors to interesting buildings, interiors, landmarks and old and more recent architectural destinations.
Thu 10/9 - Sun 13/9
Helsinki Fair Centre, Messuaukio 1 
HABITARE 09
Furniture, interior decoration and design fair. Events open for public.
Thu 10/9 at 17.00-20.00
Punavuori-Eira-Kamppi-Töölö OPEN STUDIOS II
Welcome to take a peak inside the studios, workshops and basements of designers, architects, artists and other creative spaces.
Thu 10/9 at 19.00
Casuarina storeFredrikinkatu 30
CAKE PARTY
Casuarina store presents cakes designed by talents to watch.
Thu 10/9 at 19.00-22.00
LUMI ON 14, PURSIMIEHENKATU 14 
LUMI & MHANN FEATURING VILLA NAH
Fall/Winter 2009 Collection opening bash. By invitation only.
Friday, September 11 2009
Fri 4/9 - Sat 12/9
HELSINKI CITY SHOPPING IN HELSINKI
Special shows, product launches and designer appearances take place within the Design District Helsinki during the week.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Museum of Finnish Architecture EXHIBITIONS / MUSEUM OF FINNISH ARCHITECTURE
Architecture exhibitions.
Fri 4/9 - Sat 12/9
Galleria Norsu MASTERS ON THE ROAD
Ten graduates have designed objects that explore the area between art and design.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Kalasatama Industrial District SHADOW HARBOUR
Exhibition of street paintings by illustrators of Napa Books and Napa Illustrations agency.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Artek shop, Helsinki FROM WASTE TIMBER TO FURNITURE
Retail exhibition by designer Piet Hein Eek.
Mon 7/9 - Fri 11/9 at 11.00-17.00
Market Place Quarter, Aleksanterinkatu THE POP UP HUB HELSINKI
Workshop. A temporary place for people with ideas created by Aalto University, Finnish Institute in London and Yatta.
Wed 9/9 - Fri 11/9
KAAPELITEHDAS NEWLY DRAWN / DESIGNPARTNERS 09
The exhibition presents emerging Finnish architects.
Wed 9/9 - Fri 11/9
KAAPELITEHDAS NAPA X PEKKA / DESIGNPARTNERS 09
The exhibition presents work by Finnish front-row illustrators.
Wed 9/9 - Fri 11/9
KAAPELITEHDAS RYIJY? – RUG? / DESIGNPARTNERS 09
Exhibition. Students of University of Industrial Art and Design Helsinki have explored the concept of rug; its contemporary condition and future.
Wed 9/9 - Sun 13/9
Helsinki Fair Centre, Messuaukio 1 HABITARE 09 FOR PROFESSIONALS
Furniture, interior decoration and design fair.
Wed 9/9 - Fri 11/9
KAAPELITEHDAS MORROWSOUND TRUE 3D
Sound like you have not heard before...unless you have actually been there.
Thu 10/9 - Sat 12/9
OPENHOUSEHELSINKI
OpenHouseHelsinki unconfines spaces normally restricted to public. The guided tours lead visitors to interesting buildings, interiors, landmarks and old and more recent architectural destinations.
Thu 10/9 - Sun 13/9
Helsinki Fair Centre, Messuaukio 1 HABITARE 09
Furniture, interior decoration and design fair. Events open for public.
Fri 11/9
KREANORD SYMPOSIUM
A conference organised by the Nordic Council of Ministers which aims to activate the growth potential of the creative sectors in the Nordic countries.
Fri 11/9 - Wed 30/11
Design Forum Finland 
EXHIBITIONS / DESIGN FORUM FINLAND
Design exhibitions.
Fri 11/9 at 17.00-21.00
Market Place Quarter, Aleksanterinkatu 
THE POP UP HUB HELSINKI SEMINAR
Seminar & Launch party of a series of Finnish design events in London in 2010.
Saturday, September 12 2009
Fri 4/9 - Sat 12/9
HELSINKI CITY SHOPPING IN HELSINKI
Special shows, product launches and designer appearances take place within the Design District Helsinki during the week.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Museum of Finnish Architecture EXHIBITIONS / MUSEUM OF FINNISH ARCHITECTURE
Architecture exhibitions.
Fri 4/9 - Sat 12/9
Galleria Norsu MASTERS ON THE ROAD
Ten graduates have designed objects that explore the area between art and design.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Kalasatama Industrial District SHADOW HARBOUR
Exhibition of street paintings by illustrators of Napa Books and Napa Illustrations agency.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Artek shop, Helsinki FROM WASTE TIMBER TO FURNITURE
Retail exhibition by designer Piet Hein Eek.
Wed 9/9 - Sun 13/9
Helsinki Fair Centre, Messuaukio 1 HABITARE 09 FOR PROFESSIONALS
Furniture, interior decoration and design fair.
Thu 10/9 - Sat 12/9
OPENHOUSEHELSINKI
OpenHouseHelsinki unconfines spaces normally restricted to public. The guided tours lead visitors to interesting buildings, interiors, landmarks and old and more recent architectural destinations.
Thu 10/9 - Sun 13/9
Helsinki Fair Centre, Messuaukio 1 HABITARE 09
Furniture, interior decoration and design fair. Events open for public.
Sat 12/9 at 11.00-14.00
Helsinki Cathedral Crypt, Kirkkokatu 14 
EMPTY BOWLS
In Empty Bowls, design is used as a weapon in the fight against hunger.
Sunday, September 13 2009
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Museum of Finnish Architecture EXHIBITIONS / MUSEUM OF FINNISH ARCHITECTURE
Architecture exhibitions.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Kalasatama Industrial District SHADOW HARBOUR
Exhibition of street paintings by illustrators of Napa Books and Napa Illustrations agency.
Fri 4/9 - Sun 13/9
Artek shop, Helsinki FROM WASTE TIMBER TO FURNITURE
Retail exhibition by designer Piet Hein Eek.
Wed 9/9 - Sun 13/9
Helsinki Fair Centre, Messuaukio 1 HABITARE 09 FOR PROFESSIONALS
Furniture, interior decoration and design fair.
Thu 10/9 - Sun 13/9
Helsinki Fair Centre, Messuaukio 1 HABITARE 09
Furniture, interior decoration and design fair. Events open for public.
