FDM Spring 2026:
information for sellers
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About event
Location:
Hermannin rantatie 5, 00580 Helsinki
Redi shopping mall, 2nd floor, next to Kalasataman kirjasto, in front of the Lastenhuone
Dates:
March 6, setting up 16:00 – 19:00
March 7, setting up 9:00 – 11:00, event 11:00-18:00, cleaning up 18:00 – 20:00
March 8, setting up 9:00 – 11:00, event 11:00-17:00, cleaning up 17:00 – 19:00
Audience:
The age distribution below is based on visitor feedback collected at each market.
- Spring Market 2025: ~5,400 visitors. 52% aged 20–30, 22% aged 30–40, 13% under 20, and 10% aged 40–50
- Summer Market 2025: ~4,000 visitors. 54% aged 20–30, 30% aged 30–40, 11% under 20, and 5% aged 40–50
- Christmas Market 2025: ~5,000 visitors. 46% aged 20–30, 26% aged 30–40, 12% under 20, and 10% aged 40–50
Advertising:
We hire professional marketing experts and promote the event through paid advertising, active social media content, email newsletter, seller features on our website, poster distribution across Helsinki, partner collaborations, and additional promotional activities.
Activities:
Fundesign Market offers more than shopping, with interactive experiences such as best table voting, FD tokens, a photo zone, DIY workshops, and live performances in the café area.
Admission:
Visitor tickets cost €4–7 per person and include unlimited entry for both days and two FD tokens, redeemable for drinks, seller offers, and more. Children under 12 enter for free.
General information
Types of applications:
We welcome applications from artisans, vendors/businesses, café vendors, workshop hosts, open stage performers, and open applications for concepts not listed above.
First-Timer Grant (NEW!)
- First-time participants may apply for the FDM First-Timer Grant (Artisan category).
- Selected sellers will receive a 40% discount on the participation fee.
Participation fee includes:
- 2 vendor passes per table
- designated sales space
- beverages
- mention on social media and event website
- 3 free tickets for friends
Sharing a table:
- Tables can be shared by two sellers for an additional fee.
- Both sellers will each receive beverages, promotion, and free tickets.
- Please note that only two vendor passes are provided per table.
- One invoice will be issued to the applicant who submitted the form, and payment must be made in a single transaction.
- If one seller cancels without a replacement, the entire table reservation will be cancelled.
Cancellations:
- Cancellations must be made at least 14 days before the event (by 20 February 2026) to receive a full refund.
- Cancellations made within 14 days of the event are non-refundable.
Responisbility
Vendors are responsible for their own equipment, products, and liabilities. The event organizers are not liable for any loss, damage, or accidents.
All prices are subject to 25.5% VAT.
FUN+ subscribers receive a 10% discount on the participation fee.
Our rules
What we’re looking for:
✔️ Original art and design
✔️ Handmade, artist-designed, or independently produced goods
✔️ Thoughtful craftsmanship and creative expression
✔️ Small creative businesses with a strong brand or concept
✔️ A positive, respectful spirit that fits the FunDesign community
To ensure originality and fairness, the following are not permitted at Fundesign Market:
❌ AI-generated art
❌ Plagiarism or copies of other artists’ work
❌ Unlicensed fan art or any form of copyright infringement (including characters, logos, or trademarks)
❌ Mass-produced items from e.g. Temu, Aliexpress.
❌ Assembling mass-produced parts with no original design (e.g. attaching a ready-made charm to a necklace)
❌ Using templates or patterns created by someone else
❌ Offensive, discriminatory, or disrespectful content
Explicit or 18+ content must be kept in a clearly labeled folder or album (e.g. “18+ only”) and not openly displayed on the table.
NOTE! If any violations are identified, FDM reserves the right to restrict or revoke your participation.
Application schedule
APPLICATION FOR ARTISANS, VENDORS, CAFE VENDORS, WORKSHOP HOSTS
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and will close once all spots are filled. A waiting list will be maintained once capacity is reached.*
February 6 18:00 – 40% of spots open to FUN+ Subscribers**
February 8 18:00 – 50% of spots open to Standard Members (free membership; application required) and FUN+ Subscribers
February 9 18:00 – Final 10% of spots open to all applicants
*Last time all available spots were filled within 30 minutes of opening applications for Standard Members.
**More information about membership and subscriptions can be found here here.
OPEN AND OPEN STAGE APPLICATIONS
You can start applying with your own ideas already now!
APPLICATION PROCESSING STARTS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
We will begin sending participation confirmations from 12 February, continuing until all spots are filled.
Application details
for whom?
Independent artists or designers selling their own original art, designs or crafts
portfolio requirements
Social media / website link
participation fee
(One-day participation only)
Sat: 110e + 25.5% VAT
Sun: 75e + 25.5% VAT
space size
2×1.5m (2m wide, 1.5m deep)
furniture
Included: 1 table (1.83m x 0.75m) +2 chairs
additional furniture
Allowed, as long as it fits within your allocated space
electricity
No
table sharing with one extra seller
Possible, 20e + 25.5% VAT
Will be here
for whom?
- Food (packaged) vendor
- Vintage design vendor
Collectives representing multiple artists
Professional brands requiring larger sales space
portfolio requirements
Social media / website link
participation fee
Sat & Sun: 65e/ m² + 25.5% VAT
space size
4m²/ 6m²/ 8m²
furniture options
Furniture incldued:
4 m² (2x2m): 1 table (1.83 × 0.75 m) + 2 chairs
6 m² (3x2m): 2 tables (1.83 × 0.75 m each) + 2 chairs
- 8 m² (4x2m): 2 tables (1.83 × 0.75 m each) + 3 chairs
additional furniture
Allowed, as long as it fits within your allocated space
electricity
Yes
table sharing fee for one extra seller
20e + 25.5% VAT
Application link will be here
for whom?
Vendors offering ready-made food that visitors can enjoy in our café area (no on-site cooking). Located in the café zone. Sale of regular coffee or tea is not permitted.
portfolio requirements
Social media / website link
participation fee
Sat: 110e + 25.5% VAT
Sun: 75e + 25.5% VAT
Sat & Sun: 170e + 25.5% VAT
space size
2x2m
furniture options
Included: 1 table (1.83m x 0.75m) +2 chairs
additional furniture
Allowed, as long as it fits within your allocated space
electricity
By request
requirements
- Food vendors must adhere to all local health, safety, and food handling regulations.
- Necessary permits and licenses must be valid and available upon request.
- All food must be fresh, properly stored, and prepared in a hygienic environment.
- Vendors are responsible for allergen labeling and informing customers of potential risks.
table sharing fee for one extra seller
20e + 25.5% VAT
Application link will be here
for whom?
Fun and engaging DIY workshops that are hands-on and accessible for visitors
portfolio requirements
Social media / website link
participation fee
Sat: 35e + 25.5% VAT / slot
Sun: 20e + 25.5% VAT / slot
For workshops with pre-registration, tickets will be provided free of charge to pre-registered participants.
time slots
A1: Sat: 11.30 – 14.30
A2: Sat: 15.00 – 18.00
B1: Sun: 11.30 – 14.00
B2: Sun: 14.30 – 17.00
space size
~3x2m
furniture options
included: 220×67 cm table + 2 benches for 4-6 people + 1 chair for host
additional furniture
By request
electricity
By request
Application link will be here
for whom?
We’re opening our stage to artists, performers, and creators of all kinds! Whether you want to perform, host a program, or lead an interactive activity, we’d love to hear from you.
portfolio requirements
Social media / website link
participation fee
Free
time slots
You can suggest your preferred time
space size
6x3m
Equipment options
- 2x RCF NX910A speaker
- 1x Yamaha MG10 mixer
- 1x Shure SM58 microphone
- Electricity
- Table & chair (upon request)
additional equipment
By request
electricity
Included
Application link will be here
If you would like to host a special activity, such as a talk or group session, it is better to reach out to us – we will try to make it happen.