We are proud to be an official partner of Helsinki Pride, now for the third year running! By shopping at our online store, you make it possible for us to support the rainbow community. This year's theme, Encounters, hits home for us: we are here to help you create cosy settings that facilitate encounters built on mutual respect. As always, community is key – cultivating safer spaces is our shared task.

Illustration by Eija Vehviläinen

Helsinki Pride, which promotes the rights of sexual and gender minorities, is celebrated from June 27 to July 3 under the theme of Encounters. In this Design Stories column, social media influencer and trans activist Mona Bling reflects on the importance of a sense of security in everyday encounters.