Designers

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Mika Nenonen graduated in design from Lahti Institute of
Design and has subsequently studied in the Masters programme
at the University of Art and Design Helsinki. During the course of his
career, Mika has designed a wide array of utility items ranging from
unique pieces of work to items mass-produced in millions. He currently
lives and works in Copenhagen.

Heini Riitahuhta achieved a Master of Arts degree at the University
of Art and Design Helsinki in 2002. That same year she received an
honourable mention in Mino, Japan.Her journey in Arabia started as a
result of her diploma work, the Helmi oil lamp. Heinicurrently works in
the Arabia Art Department. She also chairs the Art Department Society
and has taken part in many private and group exhibitions in Finland and
abroad.

Kim Simonsson achieved a Master of Arts degree at the University of Art
and Design Helsinki in 2000 and then went to work in Canada for three years.
Kim was votedYoung Artist of 2004 and during the same year was invited to
be the Arabia ArtDepartment Society’s first guest artist. This year, he joined
the Society as a permanentmember. Kim has participated in numerous private
and group exhibitions both in Finland and abroad.

Japanese-born Yuka Takahashi has worked in Helsinki as a designer
since 2002. She graduated in Product Design at Kobe Design University
in Japan in 1996. Yuka achieved a Master of Arts degree at the University
of Art and Design Helsinki in 2006.In 2007, she went on to establish
Harni-Takahashi Ltd. Design and Architecture incollaboration with the architect
and designer Pekka Harni.

Tiina Tarvainen graduated as a Bachelor of Arts in 2005 and is currently
studying in the Masters programme at the University of Art and Design Helsinki.
She mainlydesigns products made of ceramics and glass. In addition, Tiina
designs fabrics and creates illustrations.

	Mika Nenonen graduated in design from Lahti Institute of Design and has subsequently studied in the Masters programme at the University of Art and Design Helsinki. During the course of his career, Mika has designed a wide array of utility items ranging from unique pieces of work to items mass-produced in millions. He currently lives and works in Copenhagen.
	Heini Riitahuhta achieved a Master of Arts degree at the University of Art and Design Helsinki in 2002. That same year she received an honourable mention in Mino, Japan.Her journey in Arabia started as a result of her diploma work, the Helmi oil lamp. Heinicurrently works in the Arabia Art Department. She also chairs the Art Department Society and has taken part in many private and group exhibitions in Finland and abroad.
	Kim Simonsson achieved a Master of Arts degree at the University of Art and Design Helsinki in 2000 and then went to work in Canada for three years. Kim was votedYoung Artist of 2004 and during the same year was invited to be the Arabia ArtDepartment Society’s first guest artist. This year, he joined the Society as a permanentmember. Kim has participated in numerous private and group exhibitions both in Finland and abroad.
	Japanese-born Yuka Takahashi has worked in Helsinki as a designer since 2002. She graduated in Product Design at Kobe Design University in Japan in 1996. Yuka achieved a Master of Arts degree at the University of Art and Design Helsinki in 2006.In 2007, she went on to establish Harni-Takahashi Ltd. Design and Architecture incollaboration with the architect and designer Pekka Harni.
	Tiina Tarvainen graduated as a Bachelor of Arts in 2005 and is currently studying in the Masters programme at the University of Art and Design Helsinki. She mainlydesigns products made of ceramics and glass. In addition, Tiina designs fabrics and creates illustrations.