b. 1943

Leading Finnish  designer craftsman practicing across the fields of glass, ceramics and embroidery.

Celebrated for his work for Arabia and Iittala

1984 Received the Order of the Lion of Finland Medal

1988 Received the Kaj Franck Design Prize

2002 Received the title of Professor

2022 Publication of Heikki Orvola Master of Materials

 by Suomen Lasimuseo