DesignOnTampere association


DesignOnTampere is an association of local designers, founded in 2010.  DesignOnTampere (DOT) promotes design and city culture at Tampere and Pirkanmaa region.

DOT organizes events and produces publications to promote design and create city culture. The most popular event, Designtori design market, is held three times a year at Tullikamari. An energetic synergy between the members enables lively events and flexibility for collaboration.

DesignOnTampere-map is published once a year. It provides current content for enjoying what Tampere has to offer. The association publishes also DOT-magazine, which presents the local designers, their work and design phenomenons in Tampere. DOT also runs a shop-in-shop at 4th floor in Sokos department store. The shop showcases local designer labels.

DOT enhances the possibilities for ethical Finnish brands to gain ground in Tampere area and offers consumers more sustainable options and experiences.