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Designs for a Cooler Planet 2025 exhibition

Aalto University's yearly showcase, Designs for a Cooler Planet, presents a selection of the most visionary and exciting cross-disciplinary work from our students and researchers. The exhibition features prototypes, experiments and solutions from the intersection of science, arts, technology and business, each project representing the quest for a better future.
Two women are smiling as they examine and measure the garments on display, worn by mannequins. In the background, two men are also exploring the exhibition.
Picture: Kalle Kataila, Aalto University

The world doesn’t become better on its own—it’s made better. Aalto University’s biggest annual exhibition, Designs for a Cooler Planet, showcases dozens of bold solutions, ideas and prototypes addressing the major challenges of our time. The exhibition features work by students and researchers offering new perspectives on construction, health and the circular economy, among others.

Come see how clay is transformed into a carbon sink, what can be built from fungi, and how memory disorders can be detected early. Fall in love with children’s material experiments and learn how the price of a takeaway coffee can be invested in a more sustainable future.

Due to popular demand, this year’s Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition will be open for nearly two months. Doors open on 5 September and the exhibition is on view through 28 October at Aalto campus, in the Marsio building. Free entry – you are warmly welcome!

Featured projects

Marsio, Otakaari 2
Mon–Thu 7.45–21.00 | Fri 7.45–20.00 | Sat–Sun Closed

Miniature bathroom set with a small brown seal on a white surface. Pink fabric is draped in the background.

Changing the world through crafting

5 Sept – 28 Oct | Exhibition

Five vintage Nokia mobile phones on white pedestals with a yellow background and geometric light patterns.

Looking back to think ahead

5 Sept – 28 Oct | Exhibition

 Knitwear design

AI accelerates seamless knitwear design

5 Sept – 28 Oct | Exhibition

Piece of ceramics exploding

Waste-based eco-concrete saves energy and resources

5 Sept – 28 Oct | Exhibition

A modern wooden building with large windows is nestled among tall pine trees in a rocky landscape.

A gem of a building made from demolition waste

5 Sept – 28 Oct | Exhibition

In a park-like setting, a researcher helps a participant put on a mobile imaging device. The device captures data such as eye movements and pupil reactions to assess risks related to memory functions.

Mobile imaging technology reveals dementia risk

5 Sept – 28 Oct | Exhibition

Person lying on grass wearing yellow shirt with white text and black-and-white checked jacket.

The Nordic ownership miracle

5 Sept – 28 Oct | Exhibition

Aalto University: Slush 2024 Photo by Kristian Presnal

Turning research into sustainable business

5 Sept – 28 Oct | Exhibition

Designs for a Cooler Planet

Aalto University’s biggest annual exhibition showcases interdisciplinary experiments at Marsio, Otakaari 2. Open 5 Sept – 28 Oct 2025.

Read more about the background of the exhibition and previous events
The image shows a person holding a small, open, lamp-like object with both hands. The object has wooden covers and is filled with folded white paper. The paper resembles an accordion, giving a sense of lightness and airiness. The background is plain and light-colored, emphasizing the object’s form and details. The person wears a black long-sleeved garment and a dark purple wristband.
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