Otso coffee cup

Raija Uosikkinen (1923–2004) was a Finnish ceramic artist and pattern designer who studied ceramics at the Institute of Industrial Art in Helsinki and whose career at the Finnish ceramic manufacturer Arabia lasted for almost 40 years. Uosikkinen is famous for numerous beloved patterns and illustrations, including pattern design of Kaj Franck’s B tableware, the decorative Emilia collection, Arabia's Kaleva-themed annual plates and the decorative Ali pattern, which was inspired by arabesque ornaments. Iittala’s Mainio Sarastus tableware collection, launched in 2018, was based on the Inari pattern designed by Uosikkinen in 1965. Uosikkinen’s designs have also been seen at the Milano Triennale in 1954 and 1960, and the 1958 Brussels World's Fair.

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.