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Growing Materials, Growing Ideas: Inside the BioMaker Studio

At Aalto University’s BioMaker Studio, initiated by Ena Naito, students and researchers experiment with living materials, from algae to mycelium.
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CoDe – the year in review: What happened in 2025?

A recap of the milestones of the Master in Contemporary Design in 2025
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See Me Make, Make Me See

A Nordic Exploration of Craft, Observation and Language
Art exhibition with various installations, including hanging portraits, pottery, and people observing the artworks.
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ARTEFAKTI25

ARTEFAKTI returns for the third year at Helsinki Design Week
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Latest Student Projects

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Various natural materials and textures arranged on a white background, including dried plants, fabric, and woven items.
Contemporary Design

CHEMARTS Project

The aim of this course is to develop a sustainable material or innovative product idea in the CHEMARTS lab, using renewable sources, waste streams, or plant biomass.
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Contemporary Design

Personal Project

This course is a journey around a theme of the student's choice, supported by tutors and multidisciplinary network of workshops at Aalto University.
A collection of ceramic mugs, teapots, and bowls in various earthy tones, including green, brown, and beige.
Contemporary Design

Reflecting through mingei by Johannes Kaarakainen

Explorations into making sense of a contemporary craft practice.
Text on a blurred blue background reads: Hannakaisa Pekkala, How to make a living with the things you love?
Contemporary Design

How to make a living with the things you love? by Hannakaisa Pekkala

Helping emerging creatives build their career as entrepreneurs in the design field.
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