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PILVI and VIIVY receive honourable mentions in the May Day design competition
10.09.2014 Laura Tuorila's Pilvi ('Cloud'), made out of plastic bags, and fellow Aalto University students Johanna Brummer and Heini-Emilia Saari's Viivy ('Linger'), with its playful use of light and shade, all received honourable mentions in this year's design competition at the Habitare Furniture and Interior Decoration Design Fair.
Aalto University students reap international fashion success
29.04.2014 Aalto University’s students in the Degree Programme in Fashion and Collection Design have once again succeeded well in international competitions.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Kaj Franck Design Prize of 2012 - Clothing Designer Jasmiine Julin-Aro
08.11.2012 The Kaj Franck Design Prize of 2012 was awarded 8 November 2012 by Design Forum Finland to professor of Aalto University, clothing and fashion designer Jasmiine Julin-Aro. The exhibition is on display at the Designgallery 12 series (Design Museum’s Gallery) until 2 December.
Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture to award eight honorary doctorates
26.10.2012 The Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture will organise its fourth Formal Conferment Ceremony for Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in the field of art and design on 11 January 2013.