”Around the world” knitted kimono collection

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  This thesis includes the design process of a small knitted kimono collection, created by the designer and customer oriented approach, noticed in the design work. Mainline titles are accountability in design, a nature theme, and combining artistic work with the design world. The thesis is based on the working processes and tells the story … Read more

Business gift desingin

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  The subject of my thesis was to design a promotional gift for the textile design sector of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. The gift was to be designed at the concept level so that it could be easily customized according to the needs of the business partner. The promotional gift was to be designed … Read more

TUU MUN IHOLLE – A Unique, Woollen Underwear Collection

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  The subject for our thesis was to design a unique, woollen underwear collection for women. Since we didn’t have a mandator we were able to decide ourselves how we want to limit the subject. The whole collection is presented in the thesis visually as plans and presentation pictures. They were made by using Adobe’s … Read more

Responsible textiles – Accessories and interior textiles produced near versus far

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  The aim of the thesis was to find out what the difference is between the responsibility of textiles produced near and abroad. The viewing point is micro-enterprises manufacturing Finnish accessories and interior textiles. Data collection from current literature and web materials was used as the research method. In addition, benchmarking, i.e. material analysis, and … Read more

Culture in Hiedanranta – Pattern Collection for Modus Ltd

“The subject of this thesis was to design a pattern collection for Modus Ltd. In addition to the pattern collection, an element library of the collection’s seperate elements and subjects was also made for the client to allow an easy use of the elements in the future. The goal of the pattern collection is to … Read more

3D printing onto fabric

“The purpose of this thesis is to explore the possibilities to utilize 3D printing in textile design by testing different filaments and fabrics. The client for this thesis is the Design Program of the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. Thesis is set to find out if 3D printers of Metropolia can be used in fabric … Read more

Importance of acoustics in a school environment

“The subject of the thesis is to study the importance of acoustics in a school environment and to design an acoustic panel plan for Hietakumpu Elementary School’s cafeteria in which there have been problems with excess noise for years. The objective is to help understand the technical and visual aspects of designing an acoustic panel … Read more

With friends, Phenomenon based learning workshop for Hietakumpu primary school

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  This thesis is about phenomenon based learning with pattern design and design education. The whole creative project has been implemented with Hietakumpu primary school in cooperation with students of class 4A, their teacher and another textile design student Kaisu Viitala. The subjects in this thesis are very current, as phenomenon based learning has been … Read more

SMALL BUSINESS’ RESPONSIBILITY COMMUNICATION, CASE: VULTURE BRAND

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  The objective to this thesis is to study what is the most effective responsible communication. The viewing point is small textile and clothing businesses. As a research method I used data collection from current literature and web material. In addition, I did benchmarking, i.e. material analysis, and interviewed electronically two small businesses. The conclusion … Read more