Her pieces entice with their playful simplicity and curious medley of colors, such as her Cocktail light, which was inspired by the swirling ingredients of mixed drinks. She was nominated for Nordic designer of the Year by Formex, won gold among young creatives in Grafia's Best of the Year contest, and holds additional degrees in industrial design and in carpentry and cabinetmaking.

We asked the breakout designer about who inspires her, her most treasured possession, and what daily rituals get her in the zone. Read the answers below.

Hometown: Helsinki, Finland

Current location: Helsinki, Finland

Something you always carry with you: I always have a tape measure in my purse.

Daily ritual to get into a creative space: I'm listening to my favorite radio channel or my playlist.

Your most treasured possession: I love my bicycle.

Describe your work in one word: Colorful.

Favorite or least favorite design trend: I love corduroy, but I'm not sure about bucket hats.

You can follow Anonen on her website or on Instagram.

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