Take the survey and share your insights on the design industry in 2025!
The working life of designers and design companies is being challenged by the economic downturn and prolonged uncertainty. Design company, employee or freelancer, answer our Design Pulse survey and tell us about your work and future prospects. We are mapping the current situation in the design industry.
Pulse is Ornamo’s annual labor market and economic trend survey for design professionals, businesses, and freelancers. Tell about the survey to your network, too. You can find visuals for the survey in here.
👉 Takes about 10 minutes to complete
👉 Chance to win one of two €200 gift cards to Finnish Design Shop
In recent years, design businesses and jobs have faced challenges due to the economic downturn. Uncertainty about the future is growing, and the design community urgently needs insights into the current state and development of the industry. The Survey is carried out by researcher Pekka Lith.
By gathering a broad and accurate picture of the situation, we can amplify the voice of the design industry and take the necessary steps to strengthen its future. Now is the time to make our voices heard and shape what lies ahead—together!
How Are the Results Used?
đź“Ł Advocacy & industry support
We use the survey insights to identify challenges, provide support, and advocate for the design industry—benefiting both employees and businesses. The findings are shared with policymakers, officials, and stakeholders. The full report will also be openly available for everyone to use.
đź’° Salary statistics
The survey benefits designers by providing salary statistics, offering insights into median wages across different design fields and how factors like experience and location affect salaries. This transparency helps both employees and employers in salary negotiations.
Join us, make your voice heard, and invite your colleagues to participate, too! A strong number of responses ensures impactful results, helping to build a clear picture of the industry’s current state. The survey is anonymous, and responses are handled confidentially.
For any questions, contact: emmi.putkonen@ornamo.fi
Ornamo is Finland’s largest community for design professionals and a key advocate for the industry. Our members include a wide range of design entrepreneurs and employees from fields such as interior architecture, industrial design, and digital design.