SPOK aims to promote the development of local production across Sweden and, in the long term, foster more localized consumption. The current methods of production and consumption are not sustainable. By shifting from global to local manufacturing and strengthening the conditions for geographically closer production and consumption, the platform is seen as a step toward a long-term sustainable development that addresses climate and environmental challenges in a smarter and healthier way.
Currently, SPOK lists over 380 manufacturers. Within the framework of SPOK, activities such as networking events, knowledge seminars, study visits to local manufacturers, exhibitions, and matchmaking projects with designers are carried out. Feel free to get in touch if you are a manufacturer who wants to be listed on SPOK or if you have tips about manufacturers who should be included. Suggestions or ideas on how SPOK can be further developed are also welcome. SPOK is a living platform that evolves and expands continuously in collaboration with its users.
SPOK is founded and developed by Jenny Nordberg who is also a creative leader. The initiative was launched in February 2016 in Skåne. SPOK has been implemented with the support of Region Skåne, Malmö Stad, Länsstyrelsen Skåne and Tillväxtverket. SPOK Sweden has its starting point from Form/Design Center which is the principal for the project with Anna Gudmundsdottir as project manager.
