Exhibition 9.9. – 2.10.2021 by Aalto University Design Factory
Design brings a human-centered approach to change and development – just what we need to make sustainable solutions a part of our everyday lives. Based on an Aalto University Design Factory study of more than 100 organizations, Design+Sustainability takes stock of what harnessing design to tackle sustainability looks like in practice today. “Creative practices are not just for creative industries and innovation centers. Design can help to improve sustainability and viability in all fields. We aim to spark a broader consideration of opportunities for sustainable design, as now is the right time to build the foundation for the post-pandemic future,” explains Professor of Practice Tua Björklund from Aalto University.
The exhibition offers insights and examples of how design can advance sustainability, ranging from manufacturing to retail and consumer goods to public services. Explore bite-sized insights on what are the most common issues and tactics tackled in sustainability through design, and get inspired by examples of improving environmental, social and economical sustainability. “Through the installation, we wanted to offer a visual, easy-to-approach array of the most interesting insights from our research findings,” notes designer and art directorAnna Kuukka from the Design Factory research team. The exhibition at Glasshouse Helsinki has been constructed using UPM’s biobased material solutions, and it is complemented by an online report available here.
Aalto University Design Factory is an experimental platform for advancing co-creation across different fields and organizations, bridging theory and practice. Since its founding in 2008, it has grown into a network of 34 Design Factories across the globe. Design+Sustainability is a multidisciplinary research project investigating how design and creative practices can bring new approaches to shaping a sustainable future in organizations. The research project is enabled by Aalto University and UPM.
Design+Sustainability is part of the array of new exhibitions at Glasshouse Helsinki gallery 9.9. – 2.10.2021. View all the details here.
Glasshouse Helsinki gallery is a place for art, design, new ideas, thoughts and innovations.
Glasshouse Helsinki gallery Aleksanterinkatu 13, 2nd floor, 00100 Helsinki
When we think of origins, what comes to mind? The brief for the course Product Design in Ceramics asked students to design and produce an artifact reflecting on origins that included a traditional ceramics manufacturing technique (e.g. pinching, coiling, slabbing, throwing, slip casting) as well as a 3D-printed method (delta print extrusion or stereolithography). Students explored the idea of origins from different perspectives ranging from cultural and ethnic origins to personal histories, to the origins of humanity, Earth, and the universe.
Jouko Lehtola (1963–2010) was known as a photographer, especially for his series of photographs depicting young people and youth culture, as well as social issues. Lehtola first gained a reputation as a magazine photographer, and today his name is associated with the biggest stars of Finnish rock. “Jönssi” became a credit photographer of the artists, whose art can be admired in hundreds of album covers and artist and band images.
Design+Sustainability 9.9. – 2.10.2021
DESIGN+SUSTAINABILITY
Exhibition 9.9. – 2.10.2021 by Aalto University Design Factory
Design brings a human-centered approach to change and development – just what we need to make sustainable solutions a part of our everyday lives. Based on an Aalto University Design Factory study of more than 100 organizations, Design+Sustainability takes stock of what harnessing design to tackle sustainability looks like in practice today. “Creative practices are not just for creative industries and innovation centers. Design can help to improve sustainability and viability in all fields. We aim to spark a broader consideration of opportunities for sustainable design, as now is the right time to build the foundation for the post-pandemic future,” explains Professor of Practice Tua Björklund from Aalto University.
The exhibition offers insights and examples of how design can advance sustainability, ranging from manufacturing to retail and consumer goods to public services. Explore bite-sized insights on what are the most common issues and tactics tackled in sustainability through design, and get inspired by examples of improving environmental, social and economical sustainability. “Through the installation, we wanted to offer a visual, easy-to-approach array of the most interesting insights from our research findings,” notes designer and art director Anna Kuukka from the Design Factory research team. The exhibition at Glasshouse Helsinki has been constructed using UPM’s biobased material solutions, and it is complemented by an online report available here.
Aalto University Design Factory is an experimental platform for advancing co-creation across different fields and organizations, bridging theory and practice. Since its founding in 2008, it has grown into a network of 34 Design Factories across the globe. Design+Sustainability is a multidisciplinary research project investigating how design and creative practices can bring new approaches to shaping a sustainable future in organizations. The research project is enabled by Aalto University and UPM.
Design+Sustainability is part of the array of new exhibitions at Glasshouse Helsinki gallery 9.9. – 2.10.2021. View all the details here.
Glasshouse Helsinki gallery is a place for art, design, new ideas, thoughts and innovations.
Glasshouse Helsinki gallery
Aleksanterinkatu 13, 2nd floor, 00100 Helsinki
View opening hours here.
Read more
ORIGINS 10.6.–20.8.2022
When we think of origins, what comes to mind? The brief for the course Product Design in Ceramics asked students to design and produce an artifact reflecting on origins that included a traditional ceramics manufacturing technique (e.g. pinching, coiling, slabbing, throwing, slip casting) as well as a 3D-printed method (delta print extrusion or stereolithography). Students explored the idea of origins from different perspectives ranging from cultural and ethnic origins to personal histories, to the origins of humanity, Earth, and the universe.
MoreJouko Lehtola: Rock-Finlandia 27.4.–7.5.
Jouko Lehtola (1963–2010) was known as a photographer, especially for his series of photographs depicting young people and youth culture, as well as social issues. Lehtola first gained a reputation as a magazine photographer, and today his name is associated with the biggest stars of Finnish rock. “Jönssi” became a credit photographer of the artists, whose art can be admired in hundreds of album covers and artist and band images.
MoreHanna Anonen – Young Designer of the Year 9.9. – 2.10.2021
The exhibition presents three new joyful designs of Young Designer of the Year (2021) Hanna Anonen.
MoreAlmond Bunny and Friends 9.9. – 2.10.2021
Glass Art Exhibition present various glass art by Nuutajärvi Glass Company.
More