The industrial design student, Simo Lahtinen and a team won a Vibrant Port Road -innovation competition which was organized by city of Lahti, Lahti Energy and regional development of Lahti LADEC (29.1. -31.3.2016). The team members were Suvi Saastamoinen (landscape architect and environmental artist), Mikko Rikala (industrial designer of Sito) and Simo Lahtinen (industrial design … Read more
Design as an industry is really international and so are our design students. During this academic year 11 Metropolia’s design students went to do their studies or practical training abroad and 12 exchange students came to study design at Metropolia. European countries are really popular among our students, but also further destinations such as Japan … Read more
What makes a vital and a livable city? One thing is certain, it revolves around people, education and business. As cities compete globally to attract the best talents, the urban culture and wellbeing become increasingly important. These are also the questions that are explored in the Livable City Forum organised by Design Metropolia in collaboration … Read more
Where are bicycle paths built? How are cycling conditions planned in Helsinki and is it possible to affect the process? Everything you need to know about bicycle traffic in Helsinki will be available for you at the City Planning Department’s exhibition space Laituri from April 14th onwards. The exhibition allows you to find out more … Read more
Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulun muotoilun tutkinto-ohjelmaan saapui maaliskuun alussa 2016 vieraileva professori Kiotosta pitämään opiskelijoille suunnittelu-workshopin. Takaaki Oe on tuotemuotoilija, joka opettaa Kioton taiteen ja suunnittelun yliopistossa. Workshop oli jaettu kolmeen eri tehtävään. Osa opiskelijoista osallistui vain ensimmäisen suunnittelutehtävän tekemiseen. Osa opiskelijoista puolestaan suoritti koko workshopin tehden kolme suunnittelutehtävää. Suunnittelutehtävät kestivät kukin kaksi tai kolme päivää. Japanilaisessa … Read more
Design students of Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences were asked to think of surprising and fresh ideas with the theme ‘New Party’. The fruits of the brainstorm will be gathered into a laid back compilation at Greenhouse Stand VH01:22 on 9-13 February 2016. Come and meet us to enjoy the party together! The works … Read more
Design students are participating first time to the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair at 9. – 13.2.2016. The video presents the process of designing and building up the fair stand and furniture. Students Venla Anttila, Sini Mäkinen and Laura Lerkkanen. Alumni Olli Mustikainen and Mikko Siponen. Video: Sini Mäkinen
Design students are participating first time to the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair at 9. – 13.2.2016. The photos presents the process of making the furniture by Lilian Sokolova. Photos: Linda Kivi
Design students are participating first time to the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair at 9. – 13.2.2016. The fair is the world´s largest meeting place for Scandinavian furniture and lighting design. At the Metropolias fair stand there will be presented furniture and products by design students. Students visited at Nuutajärvi Glass Village on January to … Read more
The topic of the Innovation Project (10 ECTS) was very interesting. The brief for the design students was: what should be done with the kiosks beside the Circle House (Ympyrätalo) in Hakaniemi? The kiosks of the Circle House has been there since year 1968. The kiosks were originally built as drive-in banks and during the … Read more