nd folds too, and many of her objects remind one of feminine forms. She has also designed the world’s first ergonomic office chair for women. Lei is the result of a lengthy study on female sitting postures and is ergonomically designed to prevent occupational injury. 11 Monica Förster’s design is composed of many sentiments and even contradictions – creating something new, strong, useful and poetic. Her work is characterised by the meeting of pure forms, the use of either vivid colours or no colours, and a curiosity about new materials and new technologies. Always trying to work in a cross-disciplinary way, she invents and renews typologies in industrial, furniture and object design. Cloud, inflatable portable room, Offecct Wing, light fixture, Zero Esedra, seating poof, Poltrona Frau < Drop, stool, Modus Furniture << << <<< <<< << Lei-office chair, Officeline, 2009 Mix, vase, Skruf28:T734,Simo Heikkilä Yamagiwa Corp. Heikkilä continues the tradition of clean-lined Scandinavian design. His furniture is characterised by exposed structures, ergonomics and purity of materials. In his work, Heikkilä is interested in experimentation, collaborating and being supported by craftspeople. Through this collaboration he has been able to increase his knowledge of different materials, use it in his design work and share it through his teaching. Avarte ltd Sentti textile, Marimekko Profiili T, Avarte, 2003 A4 lamps, 2009 << <<< TZ, 1984 < <<< Metri, 1988 << Defending local manufacture is important to Heikkilä. In 2003, he implemented an exhibition entitled Local = Lokal = Lukaali. For the exhibition, he designed apartment interiors, confining himself to basic objects that are absolutely necessary for living. The objects were produced in the workshops of Finnish craftspeople and companies investing in product development and design. Alongside local manufacture, Heikkilä wishes to support cultural heritage. In 2005, he organised a Leuku (Sami knife) workshop, which focused on supporting an