Ilkka Suppanen is celebrated for his continuous exploration of materials in contemporary Finnish design, and beyond. The breadth of his work ranges from industrial design, furniture, and lighting design to unique glass sculpture and fine art. Suppanen was a founding member of the groundbreaking collective Snowcrash (1997-2003), a group of creators who reframed the conventional image of Finnish design, using lightweight materials such as silvery nylon fabric, and integrating technology into furniture. The group was later hailed as the reinventors of Scandinavian design. Ilkka has exhibited work around the world, and now lives in Italy, with studios in Helsinki and Milan.