The Tiiliskivi (brick) pattern was designed by Marimekko's founder Armi Ratia in 1952. The pattern reflects her belief in the simple beauty of everyday life.

The dynamic stripe pattern Ralli (rally race), created by Maija Isola, was inspired by the streamlined tapings seen on traditional racecars. In the print, sophisticated vertical color blocks constitute a well-balanced design.

Maija Isola's Isot Kivet (stones) design builds on circles cut with scissors. The pattern was most likely inspired by the big rough-edged stones that were manually cleared from the designer's atelier home's grounds.