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Jenni Haukio’s Independence Day gown sets the stage for Finland’s next 100 years
Designed by Aalto students Emma Saarnio and Helmi Liikanen, the dress evokes nature with exquisite materiality and minimalist lines
Fiskars partners in design exploration with Aalto University
The cooperation between Fiskars and Aalto University started in 2017 by defining shared interest areas in the long term, and first concrete projects started in 2018.
"Ceramics and its Dimensions: Shaping the Future" - experiences from a two-year exhibition tour
Produced and coordinated by Aalto University’s Department of Design, the exhibition has taught staff and students a lot of the industry and cooperation.
Jenni Haukio to wear gown made of sustainable Ioncell material at December’s Independence Day reception
Ioncell is a new technology that creates high-quality textile fibres from wood or recycled materials.
Maria Sirén receives the Young Golden Award of Costume Design
Maria Sirén has won the Young Golden Award of Costume Design at an international costume design competition.
Environmental issues get form by ceramic art
Finnish ceramic artists visualise land contamination in Venice research pavilion.
Helsinki Design Awards ÄûÃʵ¼º½ alumni
Winners include Aalto student Mikko Latomäki and alumni Yrjö Kukkapuro and Maria Korkeila.
Aalto University at Habitare 2018
Aalto University and its alumni are again prominently present at Habitare, the largest furniture, design and interior design event in Finland.
Aalto’s faculty and students power Helsinki Design Week
Aalto University people play a prominent role at Helsinki Design Week (HDW), which starts today.
President Macron received a scarf made from old jeans with Ioncell-F technology
The sustainable textile process was introduced to the President during his visit ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University on 30 August 2018.
Aalto students win awards
Our students of fashion, film and design have been internationally victorious during the summer.
Aalto makes an impact in design research
Aalto people made important research contributions in the Design Research Society DRS conference in Limerick, Ireland.
What happens when you mix cellulose with wool or rice straw? CHEMARTS students spent the summer finding out
Students in this year’s CHEMARTS summer school have spent three months in the lab learning how to use biomaterials in fresh ways.
From industrial wasteland to urban oasis with the help of art
Aalto University's partnership with Flow festival gives the visitors numerous art and cultural experiences.
Want design delivered straight to your doorstep?
As part of Helsinki Design Week, you can have new Aalto University Shop goods hand-delivered to your door on 10th September.
Aalto brings students’ art and creativity projects to Flow Festival
Students’ murals, films, videos, animations, design, art education workshops and architecture will be on display.
Aalto students design prizewinning Bocuse d'Or platter
Laura Meriluoto and Klaudia Kasprzak design the flatware for the Finnish team at the biennial world chef championship.
The Oura rings have been awarded the 2018 Red Dot Award
Aalto University student, industrial designer Mikko Latomäki has been involved in the development of the smart ring.
QS Ranking: Aalto places 140th in the world
Aalto is #1 in Finland with regard to relative number of research citations and employer reputation.
