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Designer fascinated by birch fibre
13.10.2014 Eveliina Netti used Ioncell developed at Aalto University to make a bow tie and handkerchief for men who appreciate ecology and a playful style.
Finnish student’s fashion collections in Paris
25.09.2014 Now in September 2014 Aalto University presents a selection of its MA and BA collections in a showroom space during Paris fashion week in co-operation with the Pre Helsinki organization.
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 a visible participant at Helsinki Design Week
03.09.2014 Helsinki Design Week begins on Thursday 4 September, with the efforts of Aalto University contributors on display in many forms around the city. The contributors can't wait to introduce you to their projects!
Aalto University's Fashion Show has established itself in the world of fashion
26.05.2014 New collections designed by students from Aalto University's Degree Programme in Fashion and Clothing Design were exhibited to the public on Friday 23 May. Guests in the fully-packed Kattilahalli in Suvilahti, Helsinki were excited as they waited for the show to begin.
Environmentally friendly solid wood chairs going to Milan Furniture Fair
04.04.2014 Ecological considerations, which are among the guiding principles in the process of furniture design, are among the characteristics written into good design. They also form a part of the world view of a responsible person.
The Pattern Lab course thrives on passion for patterns
21.03.2014 The significance for young students of the Pattern Lab study project – which concentrates on pattern design – is immense. The readiness for entrepreneurship accumulated during the course has encouraged many to establish their own businesses.
The legacy of World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 lives on in concrete activities
14.03.2014 Cities need design to prosper.
Finnish textile art heads for Paris
11.02.2014 Aalto University’s design students are about to introduce their Pattern Lab ’14 collection to a worldwide audience.
Textile Artist of the Year award to Maarit Salolainen
07.02.2014 Professor and textile artist Maarit Salolainen was chosen as Textile Artist of the Year at the Designers 2014 seminar on 7 February 2014 at the Bio Rex cinema in Helsinki.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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