Jukka Setälä

Jukka Setala (born 24 February 1967, Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish designer.[1] He completed his study as an interior architect at the University of Art and Design Helsinki in 1996. He designed a notable lamp[2] but he is best known for his "Fatboy" beanbag chairs.[3]

Exhibitions
  • 2004 'Muovi' (Plastic), Design Museum, Helsinki
  • 2004 'Dream Team' design exhibition / Design Forum, Helsinki
  • 2002 'Finndesignnow02' / Helsinki
  • 2000 '100- (design-)' / Helsinki
  • 2000 'Young Forum' / Design Forum, Helsinki
  • 1999 'Artificial Nature', furniture exhibition Pit 21, Milan
  • 1999 'New Scandinavian' furniture exhibition / Cologne
  • 1998 'Finnish Design 10' / Design Forum, Helsinki
  • 1997 '25-Points' furniture exhibition / MUOVA, Vaasa, and Suomenlinna, Helsinki
  • 1997 'Young Designers Week', furniture exhibition / Martela, Helsinki
  • 1997 'Talente 1997' / Munich
  • 1997 'Borens Award 1996' / Design Forum, Helsinki and Malmö Form & Design Center
  • 1996 'Nordisk Glass', Malmö Form & Design Center
  • 1996 'Young Forum' / Design Forum, Helsinki
  • 1996 'The Forces of Light' / Rake Gallery, Helsinki
  • 1995 'Giovani e Materia' / Firenze
  • 1994 '4' / NuKu Galleria, Oulu
  • 1994 Jewellery exhibition / Gallery PUR-PUR, Frankfurt am Main
  • 1993 Furniture Exhibition / Copenhagen
  • 1991 Retretti, sculpture exhibition / Punkaharju

Acknowledgements and awards
  • 2006 Best New Furniture in Europe 2006 / Reader's Digest, Europe
  • 2001 Merket for God Design
  • 1999 Honorary mention 'Valo-99' (Light 99) / light design competition, Finland[2]
  • 1995 Coats Opti Oy, 1st prize / design competition, Finland
  • 1994 Stala Oy, Harjavalta Oy, Naber & Co Oy, design competition, 3rd prize with Ilkka Koskela / Finland
  • 1993 Jorvas High-Tech centre, graphic design, 1st prize / Finland
  • Own design office since 1996 under the name Suunnittelu- and Muotoilutoimisto Jukka Setälä Oy
  • Furniture design teacher at the University Of Art And Design Helsinki since 1999

References
  1. Rich, Jason R. (2006-09-25). Pampering Your Pooch: Discover What Your Dog Needs, Wants, and Loves. John Wiley and Sons. p. 71. ISBN 978-0-470-00922-2. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
  2. "Jukka Setälä". Design House Stockholm. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
  3. "Guide du mobilier pour vos terrasses et jardin". (in French). Journal des Spectacles. 12 August 2011. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
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