-design- too close to be seen! the aim is to inform the public of the importance and potential of design as a creative resource and a booster of competitiveness. the design year will be organised by design forum finland, the university of art and design helsinki, the finnish association of designers ornamo, grafia, the university of lapland, design museum, the armi information centre, the national council for design, the finnish round table of design, several industry and trade union opinion leaders and organisations, and businesses.