Designed in Latvia
2015
Developments in Latvian design are founded on the country’s rich craft traditions which are now closely linked to growth in Latvia’s industry. In recent years, since the country became independent, designers and manufacturers have been cooperating more and more closely – a trend that has been particularly noticeable in the textile and furniture industries, in light industry, and also in printing and publishing. Design promotes a public sense of wellbeing through the creation of products that are highly valued in terms of aesthetics. However, in addition to aesthetic values, design is also important in promoting competitiveness in entrepreneurship and the production of user-friendly products, subject to the principles of sustained development. Accordingly, design has been included in the State Cultural Guidelines for 2014-2020 as a creative industry. Good design is undoubtedly one of the key elements for business success, and so improving cooperation between manufacturers and designers has been made one of priorities of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA). One of LIAA’s challenges is to encourage the integration of design into the development of a national innovation system, as well as searching for new areas of activity, promoting high-quality design based on national culture and identity, and encouraging industrial development. Anyone interested in design is invited to visit the Latvian design site hosted by LIAA at www.designlatvia.lv for information about current developments in the design sector in Latvia and throughout the world. LIAA hereby invites designers to present their work online in order to make contact with manufacturers directly for the purpose of establishing creative collaboration.
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