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Association of Visual Communication Designers in Finland

Grafia, an organisation of almost 1,300 professionals, promotes the visual communication design industry and advocates its members’ interests.

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Grafia’s Grant Call 2026

In Grafia’s grant application round, applications for both project and working grants can be submitted from June 30 to August 31, 2026. Online information session about grants will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

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29.05.-09.08.2026 Vuoden Huiput Exhibition

Events

  • Vuoden Huiput 2025 Exhibition

    The Vuoden Huiput 2025 exhibition showcases the very best of Finnish creative design. On display are all works awarded Gold and Silver Huippu prizes, as well as the recipients of the special awards and personal awards.

  • kesken-zine

    A textile publication by 13 zine makers unfolds into a large picnic blanket in the Luonnos-ikkuna over the summer.

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Grafia Media

A kinder system for busy creatives

I didn’t see it arriving; it seeped in through tiny gaps. Another skipped lunch. A late-night tweak that turned into three hours. That familiar knot in my belly before opening a new email.

  • Visual Communication Design?

    Visual communication design encompasses various images, messages, media, content, and structures that involve a visual appearance. An example of visual communication is the combination of image and text, which creates new meanings and messages.

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