News about creativity and transdisciplinarity
A new visual teamwork tool based on metaphors
A typical problem in teamwork is an imbalance in participation 鈥 a few team members are active but not everyone's voice is heard. The Visentools project uses visual tools and haptic feedback to make workshops and team meetings more participatory and meaningful. The project is funded by Business Finland and has been piloted since May.
Explorations in the realms of mathematics, art, design and architecture
Shapes in Action is a book for all those interested in interdisciplinary research and education.
Ville Wikstr枚m: Peace of mind and interpersonal skills are the characteristics of a good custodian
'The protesters were in the lobby for a week, and it didn't matter, quite the opposite. But the School of Business and the School of Arts and Design are a bit like fire and water, there's a difference in cultures between the two.'
Mant臈 沤ygelyt臈: Some things are more about the journey than the goal
'The tiny reminders made me question myself: what am I doing here? What is my purpose here? Back then, the office was not ready to welcome me. It was scary to admit openly that I don鈥檛 feel included, and I needed someone to recognize that and stand behind me.'
Documentary short series on the war in Ukraine 鈥淎rchives, hereinafter鈥 premieres on @aaltoarts Instagram
Three-part documentary short series is created for Instagram by ELO Film School students Mikael Rutkiewicz and Anna T枚rr枚nen.
A deep dive into radical creativity
Aalto University has produced a film to highlight its creative culture.
Space 21 monthly morning coffees in Autumn 2023
Start your day with the best coffee on campus in the living room of radical creativity. The entire Aalto community is invited 鈥 check the schedule for Autumn 2023 below.
Team of Interior Architecture and Contemporary Design students won the Habitare Design competition 2023
The Habitare Design Competition is intended for students studying art, design, and architecture in Finland. This year 鈥榮 theme of the competition was 鈥淭ools for togetherness鈥, which required the teams to design and implement new types of tools to promote togetherness and interaction on a human scale or more widely.
WiTLAB guesting on the Hopeful Globe Podcast
Aalto WiTLAB has guested on an episode of the Hopeful Globe Podcast by the University of Turku. The Hopeful Globe Podcast series is a collaboration between Institutes of Higher Education, sharing inspiring stories across the globe.
Konsta Klemetti: Creative artistic thinking and finding surprising perspectives are ingrained in me
'It has been fun and enlightening to discover that there is a tribe, i.e., like-minded people at Aalto. Everyone accepts an idea, no matter how crazy it is. The culture is open-minded and accepting in a fun way.'
Experience Aalto University at Helsinki Design Week
Aalto University is once again widely represented in Helsinki Design Week's official programme, all throughout the festival on 8 鈥 17 September 2023. Come and explore Aalto at HDW through exhibitions and events 鈥 see this list to explore what, where and when!
Echoing a kindred spirit from a century past
Counsellor of Education Alma Muukka-Marjovuo grew up surrounded by art. Now she works to ensure that all children and young people in Finland have access to top-notch art education.
Annukka Svanda: It's important to challenge yourself to do hard things
'I believe that those of us who can and are capable have a duty to work to make the world a little better place all the time. For example, we can try to improve the situation of those who are not so well off.'
Riitta Hari: The exploration of the human brain and mind is captivating
'According to Olli Lounasmaa, ten meters is a distance where half of the information gets lost: the further you are from another researcher, the fewer unexpected conversations arise, and the more refreshing science gossip goes unheard. This is food for thought for remote workers as well.'
Shared imagination and between waves - the themes of Marsio and Otakaari 2B's art collections reflect Aaltonians
The themes, artists and drafts of the new buildings' art collections were published
Erika Renedo Illarregi: I love being a design researcher and navigating a variety of emotional landscapes
'I came with a lot of energy and a lot of willingness to do different things and integrate, but also, the winter was coming. Even though I like new experiences, it was not always easy to arrive in the moment when every day was a little bit darker.'
Love and poetry - the artists were inspired by the passion conveyed by the university's research
Engineering Materials, an art collection for K1, K2, and K3 buildings, was published
New book! Design Education Across Disciplines: Transformative Learning Experiences for the 21st Century
The new book by Miikka J. Lehtonen, Tomi Kauppinen and Laura Sivula shares and discusses a diverse range of inclusive methods for how design engages learners.