Students' Pattern Lab'14 collection tests its wings on the world stage
22.10.2013
Master's degree students at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture are taking their recently completed Pattern Lab'14 collection out into the world. The sales of the collection to companies in Finland and Sweden begin in October. In February 2014, a group of students will go to the Première Vision show in Paris to exhibit and sell their collection to international companies.
Pattern Lab is an annual study project organised by Aalto University's School of Arts, Design and Architecture. During the project, master's degree students of different fields join forces to create a collection of designs and print patterns for the international market. The designs and print patterns of the collection are suitable for many different applications, such as furnishing fabrics, clothing fabrics and other surface materials,
‘We hope that the patterns in our collection can be seen as part of people's everyday lives in the form of fashion, interior design and other utility items in the coming years. As designers, we expect to find valuable contacts and new partners both in Finland and abroad.’
This year’s collection has three themes, which manifest the variety and richness of life from different points of view and starting points. The works of the young designers show a personal style and future trends.
The Decopop theme unites the traditional, decorative world of patterns with elements of pop culture. The Flow theme represents spiritual power and freedom of self-expression. The minimalism and spaciousness of the collection give room for contrasts in colours and shapes, adding rhythm and beat to the atmosphere. The Wonder theme takes us on an expedition into the surprising and fascinating world that surrounds us. The topics in the collection range from the microscopic cellular level to boundless space, and from the world of science and technology to the vortices of our imagination.
Further information and pictures:
Tiina Paavilainen, Coordinator, info [at] patternlab [dot] fi
Pirjo Kääriäinen, Professor, pirjo.kaariainen [at] aalto [dot] fi
Maarit Salolainen, Professor, maarit.salolainen [at] aalto [dot] fi