Aalto University
School of Art and Design

Hämeentie 135 C, Helsinki
PB 31000, 00076 Aalto
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Viivi Laine: Kelkkapenkki. Photo Chikako Harada
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The School of Design works according to the vision, strategy and policies of the University and shares the same values. The goals in education and research are the high level of quality, international co-operation, rich interaction between teaching and research and focus on relevant and actual research topics in the area of design.Our values are humanism, sustainable development, designing better environments and making an impact in the society.

Our key areas of expertise are design research, artistic practice and design education. We do research with other schools and universities, along with companies from various areas. Our graduates have qualifications to work as experts in design leadership and as designers in industrial production, cultural institutions, media as well as private entrepreneurs and researchers.

News

02.02
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This year, the Department on Design offers two new MA programmes: Creative Sustainability and International Design Business Management. Altogether, the School of Art and Design offers 25 master´s programmes in English. Read more

02.12
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the_growing_curtain_2006.jpgPaperness: Expressive Material in Textile Art from an Artist’s Viewpoint sets out to scrutinize the expressivity of paper string as a material in textile art, exploring the relationship between paper string and artistic expression.
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15.10
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The Aalto University Research Assessment Exercise carried out by international expert panels and published identifies the societal impact of research as a particular strength. Cooperation for example with companies is a special characteristic of the research at Aalto and a competitive advantage in the international market.
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Award-winnings

02.9
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designersnest.jpgThe winner of the Designer´s Nest competition 2009 is Elina Määttänen who is now beginning her third year in BA studies in fashion and clothing design at the University of Art and Design Helsinki. Read more

20.5
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saaralepokorpi.jpgITS#EIGHT- International Talent Support has chosen Saara Lepokorpi one of the finalist in ITS#FASHION area. The finalist will meet in Trieste in July 2009.

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10.3
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siidaaaberra.jpgThe brightly-coloured fur sweater, designed by Siidaa Aberra,  was placed second in the international Remix competition in Milan. The winner was Chiu Yu Hang, representing Hong Kong, and the third place went to Guliya Baykieva, a Russian designer representing Germany. Read more

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Tekstiilitaide, vaatetussuunnittelu ja pukutaide /
2008 /
Taideteollinen muotoilu /
2008 /
Tekstiilitaide, vaatetussuunnittelu ja pukutaide /
2009 /
Tila- ja kalustesuunnittelu /
2005 /
Teollinen muotoilu /
2006 /
Taideteollinen muotoilu /
2009 /
Tila- ja kalustesuunnittelu /
2005 /
Tekstiilitaide, vaatetussuunnittelu ja pukutaide /
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