Harri Koskinen, one of the best-known young designers in the world today, has created products for many prestigious companies. His work has been showcased in numerous exhibitions all over the world. He has received several awards, perhaps the most significant of which is the Compasso d’Oro Award given to him in 2004 for the Muu chair designed for Montina. Since 1998, Koskinenhas had his own studio, Friends of Industry, which offers product, concept and exhibition design services. Functionality and uncompromising aesthetics characterize Koskinen’s clean designs. His aim is to find innovative solutions for both the consumer and the manufacturer.