Hej Hej! I was going to attempt to write more in Swedish, and then realized that my Swedish was abysmal. I have been feeling nostalgic of my time in the great Scandinavian country, so I went ahead and made a cluster of these 36 Sensational Swedish Innovations, from Energy Generating Homes to Revamped Swedish Roadsters.
Implications - Some nations are known to have their own areas of expertise, and Sweden is to design as Japan is to technology. With the rising popularity of the IKEA brand, Sweden's reputation as the design capital of the world has become deep rooted. Those in the interior design industry would be wise to turn to Sweden for inspiration.
35 Sensational Swedish Innovations
From Energy Generating Homes to Revamped Swedish Roadsters:
Robyn Currie — Jan 29, 2010 — Pop Culture
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Stunned Photo Shoots
Tilda Swinton Takes on Marchesa Casati in Acne Paper Sweden
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Asia Hungry For Swedish Design
Ikea in Korea
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Revamped Swedish Roadsters
The All New Saab 9-5 is Primed for 2010 Blast Off
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Free Transsexual Surgeries
Prosthetic Penis Promotion in Sweden
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Special-Edition Sneakers
Converse Introduces Black Sabbath Shoes
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Brooding, Vampy Campaigns
Tiger of Sweden's Fall 2009 is Vampire Chic & Recession-Approved
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Floating Swedish Hotels
The Salt & Sill is Sweden's First
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Immersion Advertising
Ikea Fabric Ad in Sweden
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Swedish Knit Catwalks
Beckmans College of Design Fashion Graduates Show
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Swedish Sauna Homes
The Mill House by Wingardh Arkitektkontor
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Maenadic Modelling Spreads
Iselin Steiro in Acne Paper Sweden Frolicks in the Forest
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Sweden Invades China (with an Ikea in Beijing)
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Competitive Ice Hoteling
Designers Sculpt Their Way to Sweden's Heart
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Weird Baby Names
Swedish Couple Wants To Name Baby Metallica
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Floating Parking Lots
Toyota Stores Unsold Cars On Carrier Ships At Port in Southern Sweden
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Video Games for Boomers
Mamma Mia and SingStar ABBA for PlayStation
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Hot Swedish Bodies as Energy
People Power Heating in Stockholm
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Swedish Store Displays
Fjallraven New York Store Says 'Hej Hej!' to the Big Apple
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Personalised Swedish Furniture Name Generator
Blogadilla
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Energy-Generating Homes
The Villa Akarp in Sweden Produces More Energy than It Uses
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Swedish Cell Phone Racing
Bizarre LG Vibration Games
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Ceremonial Guerrilla Dance
Flash Mob Michael Jackson Tributes in Stockholm, Sweden
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Light Café
Swedish Light Therapy Over Coffee
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Leaked Photos of Swedish SUV
Saab 9-4X (NAIAS 2008)
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Scandinavian Style Influencers
Swedish 'Cheap Mondays' Makes Casual Sexy
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Stockholm Music Sensations
Those Dancing Days is Sweden's Next Big Band
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Credit Crunch Art Swapping
Designer Peter Viksten's Gives Away Free Art in Sweden
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Speedy Eco Trains
Sweden's Grona Taget Sets Record
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Luxury Swedish Scents
The Infidel Perfume Features a Lovely Scent and Hand Crafted Bottle
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Beauty Preserving Parks
Kosterhavet National Park is Sweden's First Marine Park
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Swedish Government Gives Cash to Green Car Buyers
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Recycled Swedish Barns
Hermit Cabin
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Swedish Sensibility Meets Laundry
Caress Detergent Tabs
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Restoring Retro Music Culture
'The Swedish Model' Indie Label and Activist Organization
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Cozy 60s-Inspired Seating Solutions
The IKEA DYVLINGE Swivel Armchair Revives a Classic Design
Collapsible Wood-Burning Stoves
The Conceptual 'Leikki' Camping Stove Attaches onto Bikes
Timeless Furniture Designs
Friends & Founders Embraces Scandinavian Tradition and Craftsmanship
Playful Pet Accident Campaigns
IKEA Unveils the Don't Worry, You Can Afford It Campaign
Trauma-Informed Interior Designs
IKEA Introduces Trauma-Informed Tiny House for Seniors
Design-Forward Furniture Collections
Zanat Unveils Its 2024 Design Collection and It is Stunninng
Multipurpose Pre-Cut Fabrics
IKEA Tyg Shares Pre-Cut Textiles to Inspire Creativity & Connection
Invisible Furniture Capsules
IKEA's Invsbål Campaign and Capsule are a Playful April Fool's Joke
Accessible Smart Home Solutions
These IKEA Smart Home Sensors Come in Three Models
Ultra-Sophisticated Sofa Designs
Fogia Boasts a Range of Sofa Designs with Swedish Sensibilities
Uplifting Pet Products
IKEA's UTSÅDD Collection Brightens the Lives of Pets & Their Owners
Croatian Crocheted Umbrellas
Svjetlana Deeba Latinčić Celebrates Timeless Elegance
Semi-Transparent Concept Cars
This Renault Twingo Concept Features an Inside-Out Design
Ethereal Scandinavian Fashion Collections
Acne Studio Emphasizes a Bright Color Palette for SS24
Elegant Summer Holiday Homes
Olson Kundig Designs the Dalarö House Oon a Rocky Waterside Site
Affordable Pet-Specific Products
Swedish Retailer IKEA Launches its First Pet Collection, UTSÅDD
Colorfully Saturated Home Collections
IKEA and Raw Color Co-Create the TESAMMANS Collection
Retro Vibrant Furniture Series
IKEA Unveils the Nytillverkad Collection Nodding to its Past
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Retro-Tinged Elegant Chair Designs
Karakter Introduces Two Chairs Designed Inspired by the 60s
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Stunning Scandinavian Seating Collections
Gestalt New York Taps the Work of Skovgaard Jensen
Iconic Furniture Releases
Fasetti is Reimagining Olof Ottelin's Jumbo Lounge Chair
Charitable Pet Product Collections
IKEA Presents a Look at its Pet-Friendly Utsådd Collection
Modern Scandinavian Furniture Collections
Andreas Engesvik Has Been Central to Fogia's Collection
Scandinavian Design-Inspired Chair Collections
The Ornäs Chair Collection Exudes Elegance
Gaming-First Furniture Collections
Ikea's 'Brännboll' Collection is Minimalist And Comfortable
Anti-Tipping Furniture
IKEA STORKLINTA and GULLABERG Enhances Safety at Home
Halloween-Themed Decor Collections
The IKEA KUSTFYR Collection is a First from the Brand
Sustainable Airport Terminal Designs
This Lush Green Terminal is Powered By Renewable Energy
Treehouse-Inspired Norwegian Residences
This House Aesthetically Connects With its Surroundings
Natural Beauty-Inspired Outdoor Furniture
Skargaarden Embraces Scandinavian Design Principles
Japanese Joinery Decor Collections
The IKEA SÖTRÖNN Collection Was Created with Hiroko Takahashi
Dynamic Swedish-Made Furniture
Mizetto Presents its Summer Collection of Bright Designs
Iceland-Inspired Technical Fashion Collections
66°north Launched the Laugardalur Streetwear Line
Summer-Ready Outdoor Furniture Series
The New IKEA Collection Presents Products for the Outfoors
State-of-the-Art Innovation Centers
Trane Technologies focuses on Sustainable Heating and Cooling
Swedish Skincare American Expansions
Under Your Skin is a Sustainable Swedish Beauty Brand
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
Future-Facing EV Designs
The Jaguar Type 00 Showcases the Brand's Future
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Electrified Classic Saloon Cars
Audi Has Outfitted a Vintage 'NSU Prinz 4' With An Electric Motor
Staff Uniform-Made Home Collections
IKEA's VÄXELBRUK Collection Upcycles Worker Uniforms
Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments
Intheory Design Creates an Apartment Inspired by Ryokan
Transformed Carry-All Pillow Bags
IKEA Transforms its Iconic FRAKTA Bag to a RESTEN Plush
Secret Sleep Pop-Ups
The IKEA Sleepeasy Welcomes Guests Through a Hidden Door
Nature-Inspired Hotel Furniture
Bernadotte & Kylberg Present the Eriksberg Collection in a Hotel
Retail Furniture Market Expansions
H&M Home Broadens Out to the US Market with a Distinctive Range
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Contemporary Smart Home Monitors
IKEA Presents the VALLHORN, PARASOLL, and BADRING Monitors
Plastic-Free Supply Chains
Ericsson is Investing in Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Cubic Wall-Mounted Light Panels
The IKEA JETSTRÖM Offers Bright or Ambient Illumination
Humorous Pet Furniture Campaigns
IKEA Playfully Presents its UTSÅDD Collection in a Campaign
Smart Ecosystem Expansions
Samsung and Ikea Matter Merge to Present Smart Home Solutions
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Zodiac-Assigned Furniture Items
IKEA Singapore Unveils Playful Astrology Furniture Connections
Wondrous Wooden Cities
The 'Stockholm Wood City' Will Include 2,000 Homes, Retail Spaces & Offices
Retro-Themed Metallic Homeware
The Collaborative Rabanne H&M Home Collection Nods to the 70s
Antique-Specializing Design Galleries
Emerson Bailey Recently Opened Its Third Location in Montana
Warm Ambiance Hospitality Offices
Frya Design Agency Designs the Berg & Ridge Office Space
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Modular Multifunctional Sofa Designs
The Hulala Home EliteNest Has Power Reclining and More
Festive Fall-Centric Furniture Capsules
IKEA Unveils the HÖSTAGILLE Collection for Fall 2024
Workplace-Integrated Store Locations
IKEA Hosts Hej!Workshop Coworking Space in its Store
Smart Home Lighting Buttons
IKEA Introduces the SOMRIG Smart Shortcut Button for Home Automation
Domestic Awareness Campaigns
IKEA Australia Presents the This is Not a Home Campaign
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Swedish Streetwear Campaigns
Axel Arigato Launches its Festive 2024 Campaign
Minimal Metallic Stealthy Kettles
The New Aarke Kettle is Made from Stainless Steel
Eco Police Vehicle Designs
This Police Car Interior by David Dahlberg is Ultra-Modern
Scandinavian Design History Exhibitions
Emerson Bailey is Set to Debut the 'Centuries' Exhibition
Sculptural Water Tower Structures
White Arkitekter Designs the Våga Water Tower
Space-Themed Home Decor Collection
IKEA Introduces its new Cosmic AFTONSPARV Collection
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
Post-Modern Experimental Chair Designs
Hem Debuts an Iconic Postmodern Design—the Experiment Chair
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Robotics-Equipped Deliveries
Swedish Grocer ICA & Cleveron are Revolutionizing Parcel Delivery
Marginalized Artisan-Made Decor
IKEA Presents its Second Instalment of the MÄVINN Collection
All-Dark Marketing Campaigns
IKEA Introduces its Darkest Campaign Yet with Try Oslo's Help
Pet-Equality Campaigns
Pet Ownership Rights Take Center Stage in Innovative Campaign
Classical Elegant Furniture Series
Bernadotte & Kylberg Create the Eriksberg Collection
Retro-Futuristic Headlight Automobiles
BMW Vision's Neue Klasse Gears Towards an Electric Angle
Scandinavian Themed Modern PCs
The North PCs by Fractal have a Contemporary Design Language
Vibrant Tonal Spanish Apartments
Colombo and Serboli Architecture Designs a Barcelona Apartment
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
AI Room Designers
IKEA Canada Launches a New AI Room Design Feature for Enhanced Customization
Premium Kitchen Pranks
IKEA Invented "Eureka Spiritis" to Showcase Its Quality Furnishings
Scandinavian Design-Inspired Portable Homes
Dragon Tiny Homes Designs the Kemi Vacation Home
Sustainable Wooden Digital Projector
The Openhagen Lightboks Adds a Warmth to the Living Space
Renovated Canal-Side Apartments
David Thulstrup Transforms a Warehouse into the Strandgade
Living Condition Awareness Dollhouses
IKEA's UNWELCOME HOME Doll House Brings Awareness
Safety Patent Pledges
IKEA Promotes Safety with Its Patent Pledge Program
Refreshed Retro Chair Designs
Knoll Shines a Spotlight on the Tugendhat Chair Design
Nordic Versatile Outdoor Furniture
Fritz Hansen Introduces the Tradition Series of Furniture
Inclusive Language Resources
IKEA Poland Launches the #ZmienimyNarracje Campaign
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Futuristic Curved Islandic Homes
The Collective Studio Co., Ltd Designs the Nest Residence
Natural Material-Crafterd Holiday Homes
Johan Sundberg Arkitektur Designs the Sommarhus E
Casual Gaming Furnishings
76-Year-Old Twitch Streamer Cath Bowie is the Face of IKEA BRÄNNBOLL
Dedicated-Space Holiday Homes
MNY Arkitekter Designs the Two Sisters Home for Siblings
Log Cabin-Inspired Minimal Homes
Gartnerfuglen Arkitkter Designs the Årestua Home in Telemark
Minimal Warm Furniture Expansions
Norm Architects Designs the Karimoku Case Collection
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
Nine United Launches a New Collection of Furniture
Dynamic Colorful Glass Designs
Kosta Boda, Hanna Handotter, and Front Design the Pavilion Set
Revitalized Dynamic Panel Designs
Spinneybeck Translates the Design 406 by Erwin Hauer
Eco-Friendly Adaptable Furniture
Blå Station Designs the ABLE Chair with a Timeless Aesthetic
Wine-Catered Vibrant Artful Tables
Gustaf Westman Designs the Wine Table in a Bright Tone
Jacquard Textile Design Exhibitions
Kutsaa Saksi Unveils In The Borderlands in Helsinki
Reflection-Inducing Floating Saunas
Estudio Herreros Designed the Trosten Floating Sauna
Thoughtful Wheeling Cabinets
Anna Søgaard's Cabinet on Wheels Emphasizes Mobility in the Everyday
Vibrantly Colored Retro Houses
Familien Kvistad Designs the Yellow house in Oslo, Norway
Hospitality Contemporary Cabins
Andreas Martin-Löf Deisgns the Landet Series of Cabins
Retailer-Backed Reseller Platforms
IKEA Preowned Helps Consumers Sell Their Housewares
Expanding Nostalgic Furniture Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Collection Launched New Pieces
Timeless Furniture Series
Artek Creates the Crafted Through Time Series to Build on Designs
Modern-Tinged Traditional Furniture
Sonal Tuli Designs the New Jaipur Furniture Collection
Swedish Craft Restaurant Designs
Erik Bratsberg Designs the Persona Restaurant in Stockholm
Stool-Inspired Design Exhibitions
Daisuke Motogi Presents the Hackability of the Stool Show
Bright Artful Cabinet Collections
Muller Van Severen Introduces the Bridges Collection
Heritage Timber Rowing Clubs
Henning Larsen Designs the Klaksvik Row Club in Faroe Islands
Dynamically Playful Furniture Collections
Note Design Studio Creates the Wekino with Capsule
Repurposed Factory Studios
Tengbom Uses Existing Elements in the 1930s Factory as a Studio
Sustainability-Focused Building Renovations
Climate Group Launches the Renovation Revolution
Elegant Interior Hotel Designs
Tonen Lead the Interior Design of the Hotel Bella Grande
Blocky Structural Coastal Homes
Åsa Hjort Architects Completes a Home Design in Sweden
Sustainable Easy-Repair Furniture
Anderssen & Voll Joins Forces with TAKT on the Spoke Sofa
Collaborative Leather Collections
Tärnsjö Tannery and NK Interior Creates the Together Series
Sustainable Norwegian Timber Schools
Local Cultures Inspire the Čoarvemátta School in Kautokeino
Architect-Honoring Home Series
Lindal Cedar Homes Introduces the Lindal Imagine Series
Wood Cladded Modern Homes
Fredrik Nilsson Originally Builds the Grafton House in LA
Angular Educational Facilities
Snøhetta Designs the Čoarvemátta Facility in Norway
Collaborative Sculptural Lighting Series
Feiz Design Studio and Abstracta Join on the Vika Series
Railway-Inspired Lighting Series
Novocastrian Designs the Insulator Lighting Collection
Communal Wooden Peninsula Saunas
Oslo Works Designs the Compact Hotspot Sauna in Norway
Groundbreaking Design Exhibitions
The Mindcraft Project Channels Progressive Bold Designs
Architectural Tranquil Cabin Retreats
Snøhetta Designs the Bolder Lodges in Lysefjord
Enchanting Folklore-Inspired Hotels
Marcel Wanders Designs the Kimpton BEM Hotel in Budapest