Kaj Gabriel Franck (1911 – 1989). Often described as the "conscience of Finnish design," Kaj Franck believed that objects should be essential, versatile, and stripped of all excess. He famously sought to "remove the unnecessary," leading to a radical shift in how people lived and ate. His legendary Kilta series (now Teema) and the iconic Kartio glassware are the ultimate expressions of his genius—pure geometric forms that are as relevant today as they were in the 1950s. Franck didn’t just design products; he designed a timeless philosophy of sustainability and universal elegance accessible to all, which continues to define the Nordic soul.