SPOK x Hantverkarna @ Form/Design Center

The results of a unique collaborative project in which designers and craftspeople meet on equal terms.

The exhibition presents new objects that move in the space between tradition and innovation, developed through close dialogue, material knowledge, and shared exploration.

The exhibition is the result of a collaborative project initiated by the manufacturing platform SPOK and Hantverkarna Stockholm (Stockholm Craft Association), bringing together six leading designers and six highly respected craftspeople.

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The project takes its point of departure in the relevance of craft and handicraft in contemporary society and aims to deepen mutual understanding of each other’s skills, methods, and modes of expression.

Working in pairs, the participants have developed new objects or concepts that bear traces of both the designer’s conceptual and formal perspective and the craftsperson’s deep knowledge of materials and processes. The result is a multifaceted collection of works spanning furniture, textiles, glass, metal, and hand-printed wallpapers.

– This is a unique opportunity to experience what happens when craftspeople and designers meet on equal terms. The results demonstrate both a deep respect for tradition and a joyful exploration of new directions, says Anna Gudmundsdottir, Project Manager for SPOK at Form/Design Center.

Together, the works reveal the creative energy that emerges when contemporary design meets solid craftsmanship, highlighting craft’s role as a carrier of culture, a driver of innovation, and a guarantor of quality.

– With this exhibition, we want to highlight the role of craft in contemporary society—as a carrier of culture, a driver of innovation, and a guarantor of quality, says Li Pamp, CEO of Hantverkarna Stockholm.

Exhibition 13 February – 04 April 2026

Photo: Daniel Camerini

Participants

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Bofink Design Studio x Elhadji Ndiaye
Bofink Design Studio, founded in 2004 by interior architect and furniture designer Jenny Askenfors, is a Stockholm-based studio driven by the idea of balancing history, innovation, and craftsmanship.
Elhadji Ndiaye is a furniture upholsterer originally from Senegal who relocated to Sweden. In 2021, he was named Apprentice of the Year for his deep commitment to his craft and efforts to advance sustainable practices within the upholstery trade.

Photo: Daniel Camerini

Claesson Koivisto Rune x Studio Blank
Claesson Koivisto Rune is an architecture and design studio founded by Mårten Claesson, Eero Koivisto, and Ola Rune. Originally starting as an architecture firm, the studio has evolved into an internationally recognized name equally focused on architecture and design.
Studio Blank is a dynamic craft collective led by three passionate artisans: two goldsmiths and one engraver. Their combined expertise reaches deep into traditional craftsmanship.

Photo: Daniel Camerini

Matti Klenell x Kaisa Tukonen
Matti Klenell is a renowned designer praised for his innovative approach to Scandinavian design. His creative practice spans across materials and processes.
Kaisa Tukonen has worked as a master glass artist for over 30 years and currently runs her workshop in Bromma. She is one of the few artisans in Sweden who specialize in both creating and restoring leaded stained glass – a highly skilled and precise craft.

Photo: Daniel Camerini

Minna Palmqvist x Kinna Olsson
Minna Palmqvist is a Stockholm-based fashion designer and textile artist. Whether working with ready-to-wear collections or art installations, her practice challenges beauty ideals, the objectification of women, and modern-day clothing production and consumption.
Kinna Olsson is a trained feltmaker from the Crafts Academy. Through her craft, she elevates the unique properties of wool – from its durability and natural quality to its potential to replace more environmentally harmful materials. As a feltmaker, she sees great potential in refining Swedish wool and giving it a central role in both traditional and contemporary craft.

Photo: Daniel Camerini

Siri Svedborg och Adrian Bursell x Handtryckta Tapeter Långholmen
Siri Svedborg and Adrian Bursell are a Stockholm-based design duo who share a passion for materials, detailing, and playful design expression.
Handtryckta Tapeter Långholmen is a historic wallpaper workshop located on the island of Långholmen in Stockholm. For over 40 years, they’ve specialized in hand-printing wallpapers, borders, roller blinds, and linoleum flooring. Each pattern is printed manually, layer by layer and color by color.

Photo: Daniel Camerini

Thomas Sandell x Förgyllare JP Larsson
Thomas Sandell is one of Sweden’s most prominent designers and architects. He works globally in furniture design, interior design, and architecture.
JP Larsson is a Stockholm-based gilding firm founded in 1914. The workshop specializes in the gilding of picture frames, mirrors, and various architectural details.