/en/listing/278571/feed News listing en /en/news/design-strengthens-industrial-competitiveness-human-centered-factory-work-at-the-core Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:01:18 +0000 Pirita Posti 1360208 at /en Factory work is undergoing a transformation: new technologies and artificial intelligence are changing the content and roles of work. Aalto University’s Department of Design is studying this change from a human-centered perspective in the HiFive project. Cooperation Research & Art HiFive tutkimusryhmä: Joni Lappalainen, Juho Silmukari, Martina Čaić, Anna Viljakainen, Virpi Roto. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen /en/news/miklu-silvanto-who-has-worked-with-the-worlds-most-well-known-brands-how-do-you-nurture-creativity Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:50:19 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1343821 at /en Oura’s Chief Design Officer and Professor of Practice at Aalto University's Department of Design Miklu Silvanto talks about creativity. Appointments Henkilö, joka pukeutunut mustaan paitaan, seisoo ulkona puun lähellä. /en/news/textile-artist-juha-vehmaanpera-received-the-taito-finlandia-award Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:37:28 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1342828 at /en Vehmaanperä is known for their knitwear that breaks the boundaries of handicrafts. Awards and Recognition Research & Art Henkilö, jolla on pitkät hiukset ja värikäs neulottu hattu ja villapaita kuvattuna takaviistosta. /en/news/professor-tuuli-mattelmaki-insight-often-comes-through-surprise Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:58:29 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1339037 at /en Professor of Design is researching how creative and empathetic working methods can promote social change and eco-social sustainability. Research & Art Henkilö valkoisessa puserossa puhuu mikrofoniin, taustalla esityskalvot heijastuvat seinälle. /en/news/young-designer-of-the-year-2025-is-enni-lahderinne Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:49:26 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1337335 at /en Lähderinne challenges the way fashion maintains certain body images and builds more acceptance towards all kinds of human bodies. Awards and Recognition Research & Art Henkilö, jolla on vaalea poninhäntä, musta mekko, hopeinen kaulakoru ja korvakorut, sininen tausta. /en/news/harri-paananen-triple-alum-of-aalto-university-moves-to-nato-from-the-city-of-espoo Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:43:20 +0000 Hanna Wikström 1336579 at /en ‘In doctoral studies, you need to be able to define the problem yourself and solve it,’ says Aalto University’s triple alum Harri Paananen. He first applied that mindset in the City of Espoo and now in his new role at NATO. Cooperation Harri Paananen meren äärellä /en/news/aalto-fashion-showroom-2025-in-paris Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:40:08 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1336329 at /en Aalto University’s BA and MA graduates in Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design will present their collections in the Aalto Fashion Showroom, held during Paris Fashion Week. Cooperation Research & Art Studies Kollaasi erilaisista, monipuolisista ja värikkäistä muotimallistoista mallien yllä. /en/news/alum-salla-lonka-implements-a-culture-of-experimentation-in-a-home-appliance-company Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:55:12 +0000 Hanna Wikström 1334140 at /en Salla Lonka finds it fascinating to examine creative processes from a distance, focusing on efficiency and impact. After completing her master's degree in fashion design, she ended up at a global home appliance company in Stockholm. Cooperation Niina Malkamäki / Aalto University /en/news/virpi-roto-awarded-for-her-work-in-promoting-human-technology-interaction Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:34:37 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1334228 at /en The IFIP TC13 Pioneer Award is given for pioneering work in increasing understanding of interaction in the field of human-computer interaction. Awards and Recognition Nainen, jolla on lyhyet vaaleat hiukset ja tumman sininen pitkähihainen paita, kädet ristissä. /en/news/finnish-design-push-launches-second-round-with-new-company-partners Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:38:25 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1334189 at /en The initiative aims at extending and deepening the role of design in the Finnish industries. Cooperation Research & Art Artwork inside Väre building /en/news/aalto-university-participates-in-finlands-first-glass-biennale Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:23:35 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1318092 at /en The School of Arts, Design, and Architecture at Aalto University will be prominently featured in the first international Finnish Glass Biennale, taking place from June 5th to 8th, 2025, in Riihimäki, Nuutajärvi, and Iittala. Cooperation Research & Art Viisi kirkasta lasiveistosta, joissa on abstrakteja muotoja ja ihmiskehon osia sisällä, asetettu tummaa taustaa vasten. /en/news/julia-lohmanns-seaweed-installation-and-the-alusta-pavilion-to-be-exhibited-in-the-design-museum Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:22:15 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1305017 at /en This summer, the Design Museum in London will stage a landmark exhibition on more-than-human design. Research & Art Julia Lohmannin Hidaka Ohmu. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen /en/news/design-solutions-for-the-maritime-industry-the-revolutionary-transition-to-remote-shipping Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:05:41 +0000 Pirita Posti 1299591 at /en Aalto University and Kongsberg Maritime are jointly developing the future of maritime operations, where work shifts from ship bridges to remote control centers. Cooperation Research & Art Otteita työnkulun kuvakäsikirjoituksesta: sää ja aluksen koko puntarissa energiatehokkaan matkan suunnittelussa. /en/news/how-nokia-changed-the-world Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:34:27 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1281061 at /en Much has been said about the fall of Nokia, but what can we learn from its successes? Research & Art A collection of various old mobile phones laid out on a wooden surface. /en/news/aalto-universitys-finnish-design-push-empowering-smes-and-design-students Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:15:38 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1262401 at /en The Finnish Design Push, a joint initiative between School of Arts, Design and Architecture and Technology Industries of Finland, started collaboration with five SME technology companies by exploring design integration into their digital services. Cooperation Research & Art Studies Three people are presenting to an audience, with a large screen displaying a form on the right. /en/news/a-dress-that-combines-modular-design-and-seaweed-research-was-seen-at-the-independence-day-reception Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:34:29 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1266596 at /en Landscape architect Anni Järvitalo designed a festive outfit for the President's Independence Day reception that combines modular design and seaweed research in collaboration with designer Sofia Ilmonen and Professor Julia Lohmann. Cooperation Research & Art Henkilö seisoo sisätiloissa yllään vihreä mekko, jossa on pystysuoria raitoja ja teksturoituja yksityiskohtia. Hänellä on asusteita ranteessa ja korvissa. /en/news/feminist-border-crossings-seminar-explored-the-significance-of-design-in-contemporary-societies-from Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:33:10 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1233786 at /en The Feminist Border Crossings seminar was organized at Aalto University to celebrate the launch of the Design Culture Studies Research Group and the 20th anniversary of Hilma, a network of ten gender studies units in Finland. Research & Art A panel of six people seated in front of a screen, speaking to an audience in an indoor venue. /en/news/a-new-project-in-espoo-aims-to-improve-disparities-in-childrens-learning-outcomes-with-the-goal-of Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:40:07 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1229661 at /en Supporting children's learning skills has a major impact on their further education and employment, among other things. Cooperation Research & Art Ihmiset istuvat pöydän ääressä, jolla on papereita, kyniä ja värikkäitä kuusikulmiokortteja. /en/news/sushant-passi-in-the-future-we-will-see-human-to-human-interaction-as-a-luxury Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:42:55 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1180291 at /en 'In 2050, we will be likely be promoting human to human interaction. It is now perhaps getting a bit sidelined, but it is irreplaceable.' Cooperation Sushant Passi, kuva: George Atanassov /en/news/tomi-rantanen-uses-design-to-tackle-gender-equality-issues-in-the-music-industry Wed, 28 Aug 2024 05:21:35 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1177991 at /en Rantanen's master's thesis aims to bring about structural changes and envisions a gender equality shift for women and non-binary people by 2030. Research & Art Finnish band PMMP performing for a big crowd in Ruisrock festival