News archive: Archive 2013
Memories and experiences make a piece of jewellery important for a woman
15.01.2013 Women own and wear jewellery for the sake of others. Through their use of jewellery, women indicate belonging to a certain group, such as family or persons with a similar worldview or values. Jewellery is important for women, as it is associated with a number of significant memories and personal experiences.
School of Arts, Design and Architecture Formal Conferment Ceremony celebrated master’s and doctoral degree recipients
16.01.2013 The School of Arts, Design and Architecture held its fourth Formal Conferment Ceremony for recipients of master’s and doctoral degrees in art and design on 11 January 2013. The conferred masters, doctors and honorary doctors were accepted as members of the academic community. In addition to the honorary doctorates, 26 Doctor of Arts and 23 Master of Arts degrees were awarded.
Forms of a Chair exhibition by first-year MA students at Stockholm Furniture Fair
05.02.2013 Exhibition Forms of a Chair by the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture presents 15 chairs designed and made by first-year MA furniture design students.
Sophie Sälekari & Hanna-Maaria Sinkkonen get second place in Designer's Nest competition
08.02.2013 Aalto University students Sophie Sälekari and Hanna-Maaria Sinkkonen were among the winners in a prestigious clothing design competition.
Academy of Finland funding for Handling Mind research project
12.02.2013 A multidisciplinary research consortium led by Maarit Mäkelä, Professor at the Department of Design of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, and Pirita Seitamaa-Hakkarainen, Professor of Craft Studies at the University of Helsinki, has received a grant of nearly EUR 1 million for their Handling Mind research project. The grant has been awarded from the Academy of Finland’s Research Programme on the Human Mind.
Finland’s Aalto University’s show at the Milan Furniture Fair
03.04.2013 Norther - Design from Aalto University Student work from the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Finland will be on display at the Milan Furniture Fair from 9 to 14 April 2013. The name of the exhibition, Norther, refers to a sudden and stabbing north wind - it brings with it fresh design and fashion ideas from young northern designers of the future.
Over 15 000 applicants to Aalto University
17.04.2013 A total of 15 014 people applied to Aalto University through the joint application system for Finnish universities. More than 11 500 applications were for bachelor’s degree programmes, and for 10 583 applicants Aalto University was their first choice. Approximately 3 500 applications for master's degree programmes were submitted. In 2012, there were approximately 16 000 applicants.
Results of the Master's admissions 2013 published
26.04.2013 Results of the Master's admissions at Aalto University have been published on 26 April 2013.
Satu Maaranen wins first prize at Hyères Fashion Festival competition
29.04.2013 Master of Arts Satu Maaranen, who graduated from the Department of Design of the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, in Finland, has won the Grand Prix at the Hyères Fashion Festival with her collection for women. The prize is worth EUR 15 000. The inspiration for Maaranen's Garment in Landscape collection was landscape and its artistic interpretation. In addition, the prize includes EUR 3 000 from the Ra concept store and a collection to be produced in cooperation with Petit Bateau. The top fashion houses are interested in Maaranen and her collection.
Satu Maaranen wins first prize at Hyères Fashion Festival competition
29.04.2013 Master of Arts Satu Maaranen, who graduated from the Department of Design of the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, in Finland, has won the Grand Prix at the Hyères Fashion Festival with her collection for women. The prize is worth EUR 15 000.
Masters of Aalto is open – see the future of art, business and technology
08.05.2013 Aalto University's Masters of Aalto event (MoA) opens on Wednesday, 8 May in Helsinki's Sörnäinen neighbourhood in Finland. The memorable collection, which is open until 26 May, has more than 70 Master’s theses and works of graduates from all of the fields at Aalto University.
Website renewal at School of Arts, Design and Architecture kicks off with a competition for students and alumni
16.05.2013 A competition is being arranged to find a new concept for the School of Arts, Design and Architecture website. This is a competition aimed specifically at identifying a new concept rather than a ready-made website. The goal is to continue developing the winning competition proposal with its creator new autumn.
Graduation Ceremony attracted a large audience at Sampo Hall
24.05.2013 Recent graduates received certificates of their Master and Bachelor of Arts (Art and Design), Bachelor of Science (Technology) and Master of Science (Architecture) degrees at the spring Graduation Ceremony of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. The Sampo Hall at the Media Centre Lume was crowded with the friends and family members of new graduates.
The road to success in the fashion industry consists of collaboration, challenges and finding your own rhythm
24.05.2013 A group of fashion’s leading professionals gathered in the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture for the Creative Currency- seminar to discuss the challenges the fashion industry is facing today.
Näytös13 brought a wonderful display of colour to Suvilahti
28.05.2013 New collections by students from the Degree Programme in Fashion and Clothing Design at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture were showcased to the public on Friday 24 May. As has become traditional, the show displayed interesting collections by students graduating from master’s and bachelor’s degree programmes.
Näytös13 brought a wonderful display of colour to Suvilahti
28.05.2013 New collections by students from the Degree Programme in Fashion and Clothing Design at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture were showcased to the public on Friday 24 May. As has become traditional, the show displayed interesting collections by students graduating from master’s and bachelor’s degree programmes.
Aalto University student projects on display at prominent Tokyo gallery
18.06.2013 At midsummer the 21_21 Design Sight Gallery in Tokyo will open an exhibition that will include works by students of applied art and design from the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Team of three students wins significant design prize
02.10.2013 Students of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture have won a significant design prize with their functional design product Motorcycle Riding Overalls With Integrated Torso Protectors!
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.
Nordic design schools to be introduced in Shanghai
29.10.2013 Aalto University will be presenting its wellbeing design solutions at the Nordic Design and Innovation Week in Shanghai on 1–10 November. The aim is to bring the image of the Nordic countries as experts and innovators of design and sustainable development into a sharper focus.
Uncertainty worth tolerating in design
05.11.2013 In conceptualising new services, getting a moment of insight might involve a long wait. Patience is nevertheless worthwhile, according to a recent doctoral dissertation.
From cellulose to textile fiber and a ready product
21.11.2013 Aalto University has developed a new process with global significance for working cellulose into a textile fiber.