The designer of the Oka-B, Teppo Asikainen, was born in 1968. His innovative work creating the Oka series granted him the Honorary Mention in the Fennia Design Competition in 2005. Since then, Asikainen partnered with Valvomo, an architecture and design office based in Helsinki, Finland. Valvomo has gained international recognition. Many international museums, such as the MoMA New York, have included their designs in the museum’s permanent collection.
Inno was established back in 1975 and is a family-owned company with deep roots in high-level original design innovative product design, and responsible production. Inno was created by interior architect Harri Korhonen and the company is now run by his son Nikalas Korhonen. The company’s main aim is to produce original design furniture that is functional and can be used as “tools for architects”. Inno produces high-quality products that fulfill even the most demanding requirements, mainly with a view to public spaces, and over the years the company has pioneered several ideas for working environments. In recent times, Inno has developed the “cozy office” concept with a range of products perfectly suited for both public and home interiors, for quality and design-aware people.
