Olavi Lindén was for a long time Fiskars’ chief designer. The tools he designed can be found in almost every home in Finland. Lindén is also known as a designer of musical instruments.
Lindén is the name behind many other tools known for their orange handles. His long-standing work as an industrial designer was honoured today with Finland’s biggest design prize.
The Asko Avonius Prize is awarded by the Asko Foundation. According to the Foundation’s Board, Olavi Lindén is an innovative and user-oriented designer whose diverse output has influenced both Finnish and international industrial design.
According to the Foundation’s award criteria, Olavi Lindén’s products are simple, modern in appearance and last at least one generation in normal use. Product development is also closely linked to production.
The Asko Avonius prize is awarded every three years. The design award is worth 20,000 euros.
After his Fiskars career, Lindén, also known as a musician, has focused on musical instrument design. He has built several different string and string instruments, where the acoustic sound is amplified with resonators and horns.
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