Northern Works is an independent design studio working across industrial, transportation and concept design, based in Turku, Finland. Since 2014, we’ve explored what could be and turned ideas into tangible, meaningful products, experiences and possibilities for our clients worldwide.
Clients
200 +
50 +
Projects delivered
12+
10+
Years of operation
Industries served
How we work
01
Understand
Start with curiosity
We believe good design begins with understanding what should be done — and why. We ask questions, challenge assumptions and look beyond the obvious. Through research, insight and conversation, we try to understand the problem before jumping to the solution.
02
Explore
Imagine what could be
We’re really proud to have the courage to push the boundaries and search for unmapped territory even if the selected concept is something more pragmatic. The risk with skipping the loose/wild ideation is to get something mundane in the end.
03
Realise
Make it real
Ideas become meaningful when they can exist beyond the sketch. Our industrial design knowledge brings together form, function, technology and human experience. We consider not only what something could look like, but how it could work, feel and ultimately be made.
What we do
Some of our clients:
Awards & acknowledgements
