At AICCI, we design and build light that serves its purpose with clarity, precision and long‑term value. Our work combines a deep understanding of light, careful craftsmanship and a nordic sense of calm and focus. Every AICCI product is designed and manufactured in Finland, and our lighting is in use in Finland and in more than 50 countries worldwide.
AICCI – Lighting with purpose, vision and quality
Our story
AICCI® was founded in 2006 by Sauli Koukkari, whose interest in the rapidly developing world of LED technology grew from a long career in creating solutions for demanding industrial environments. Before founding AICCI, he worked on technologies for process industries, metal engineering, pulp and paper production and the natural gas sector — fields where reliability, precision and controlled behaviour of technology are essential. This background shaped his approach to light: understanding it as a technical material that can be guided, shaped and used with purpose.
From these early years, AICCI grew through work that required customised light and high technical performance, and today our solutions are used across Finland and in more than 50 countries worldwide.
In 2016, interior architect Päivi Charpentier joined Sauli as his partner in the company’s work. This collaboration shaped the direction of AICCI and led to the creation of the AICCI lighting collection. It strengthened the company’s ability to design light where a refined appearance, technical clarity and a distinct nordic identity come together in a natural and purposeful way.
Light is more than a visual element
We see light as more than a part of visual design. It is a material that influences human experience, technical performance and the rhythm of life. Over the years, we have created light for many different environments — from architectural and interior spaces to industrial, research and machine‑based applications. In some of this work, the “user” is not only a person, but also a process, a system or a living species.
This experience gives us a deep understanding of what light needs to achieve in different situations, and how it behaves with materials, technology and space. Because we combine visual design, optics, structure, electronics and materials, we can create light that fits its exact purpose — in daily use and over the long term.
What AICCI stands for
The name AICCI comes from an ancient root meaning seeing, observing and understanding. These ideas guide our work. We take time to understand the space, the task and the people who will use the light. Only then do we shape it.
Our approach is simple and consistent:
- we observe
- we understand
- we design
- we build to last
We aim to make light that supports people, serves the space and respects the environment.
A nordic perspective on light
We come from the land of the Northern Lights, the midnight sun and the polar night. Here, light is something we feel as much as we see. It shapes mood, time, clarity and focus throughout the year — from the brightness of spring to the deep calm of winter.
Experience and research show that light affects vision, energy, sleep, focus and overall well‑being. For this reason, the lights in the AICCI collection are designed to be good for the eyes and good for the mind. They offer clear, comfortable and adjustable light for changing needs. The same understanding guides our technical and scientific lighting, where precision is essential.
Our commitment
We design and build light with care, responsibility and a long‑term view. Every AICCI product is made in Finland with high‑quality materials and precise craftsmanship. We believe light should last — in function, in appearance and in meaning.
We create light for the future: light that works reliably, looks timeless and supports both people and the environment.