Terho Black Small Material Hanging Lamp

Maija Puoskari

Maija Puoskari is a Finnish designer born in 1978 in Tornio, currently running her own studio in the Kallio district in Helsinki. Her work focuses on designing lighting, ceramics and interior furnishings, combining pure forms with functionality. He draws inspiration from the nature and Finnish landscape, which is visible in projects such as the Terho and Tatti lamp series, made of inflatable glass and alder wood. Puoskari graduated from bachelor's studies in Kuopio Academy of Design in 2003 and master's degree at the University of Aalto in 2009. He works with international brands, such as the Danish company Mater and Nuppu Finnish, creating products combining aesthetics with ecological Pode to materials. Her works were presented at numerous exhibitions in Finland and abroad, gaining recognition for a harmonious combination of craft tradition with modern design.