Aslak deep plate

Inkeri Leivo (1944–2010) was a Finnish ceramic artist. Leivo studied at the Central School of Art and Design, known as the Aalto University, in 1966–1970. Leivo began her career at the Arabia factory already in 1969 before graduating in 1970, and in 1971 progressed to the product design department. Leivo designed several tableware models for Arabia such as Arctica, Saaristo and Harlekin, as well as decorations such as Taika, Ruskeakukka and Kirsikka. Leivo also created various nature-inspired ceramic art pieces in addition to her product designs. The Finnish State Award for Design was awarded to Leivo in 1992.

Ulla Procopé (1921-1968) was a well-known Finnish designer of ceramics. Procopé completed her ceramics studies at the University of Art and Design in 1948. After graduating, she was employed for the hand-painting department at the Arabia factory in Helsinki. After a couple of years, Procopé moved to the model and decoration department of the factory.

In 1956, Procopé proceeded to the product design department led by Kaj Franck, where she worked until 1967. During her career, Procopé specialized in ceramic tableware and designed both models and decorations. Among the best-known designs by Procopé are for example Ruska, Valencia and Liekki.