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Tools for Industrial Design (minor)
Basic information
Code:
ARTS3070
Extent:
18–21
ECTS
Curriculum:
2026–2028
2024–2026
2022–2024
Level:
Intermediate studies
Language of learning:
English
Finnish
Target group:
All Aalto students
Teacher in charge:
Anssi Ahonen
Administrative contact:
Hanne Christensen
studentservices@aalto.fi
Organising department:
Department of Design
Organiser:
School of Arts, Design and Architecture
Prerequisites:
Basic understanding of 3D CAD, Adobe software (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator) and design or engineering processes is required.
Quotas and restrictions:
15 students
Application process:
Autumn application period. NOTE! Exceptionally, applications for this minor will also be accepted in spring 2026!
Application instructions for Aalto University students
Application documents: Application, Approved PSP, Study records, Motivation letter, Portfolio containing previous examples where digital design tools like CAD, 3D printing etc. have been utilised.
Content and structure of the minor
About the minor
Target group: Department of Design Bachelor students, Aalto students.
Description of the minor
In the Tools for Industrial Design minor, students have the opportunity to learn new tools and processes to support their previously acquired design skills. The minor deals with content relevant to industrial design, such as multidisciplinary product development, how to design with different materials and manufacturing techniques in mind, and special emphasis is placed on more specialized digital design tools and methods.
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the minor, the student
- is familiar with a rich variety of computer aided design methods from surface and solid modeling to algorithmic design and digital sculpting,
- is able to systematically define, model and evaluate CAD models,
- is able to operate in a multidisciplinary product development environment, and
- is better able consider manufacturing technology in their designwork.
Content description
The student selects courses from the list so that the sum of credits is 18 or 21 credits. Some of the courses are organised by Master’s programme in Design. Courses from other universities can be included in the Minor (for example The Elements of AI course arranged by University of Helsinki), as well as independent projects.
Content
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select courses from the list so that the sum of credits is 18 or 21 credits | |||
| MUO-E5047 | Parametric CAD | 3 | II |
| MUO-C0122 | Advanced Surfacing and Digital Sculpting | 6 | IV |
| MUO-C3042 | Programming for Designers | 3 | II |
| MUO-E0103 | Introduction to Algorithmic Design | 3 | V |
| MUO-C0120 | Student's Independent Project | 6 | I-V |
| MUO-C1083 | Digitaalinen vaatesuunnittelu: syventävät työkalut | 3 | |
| MUO-C0142 | Product Photography and Post Processing | 3 | V |
| MUO-C3043 | Design for CNC and 2D Cutting | 3 | II |
| KJR-C2004 | Materiaalitekniikka | 5 | |
| AAN-C2009 | Designing an Electronic Device for Business and Production | 5 | |
1.8.2026 onwards the name of the minor is Tools for Industrial Design. Before that the name used to be Digital Models and Artefacts.
Previous curricula
Basic information
Code: ARTS3070
Extent: 18–21 ECTS
Curriculum: 2024–2026
Level: Intermediate studies
Language of learning: English, Finnish
Theme: Art and design knowledge building
Teacher in charge: Anssi Ahonen
Administrative contact: Hanne Christensen
Organising department: Department of Design
Target group: All Aalto students
Prerequisites: No
Quotas and restrictions: 10 students
Application process: Spring application period. Application instructions for Aalto University students Application documents: Application, Approved PSP, Study records, Motivation letter, Portfolio containing previous examples where digital design tools like CAD, 3D printing etc. have been utilised.
Content and structure of the minor
Target group: Department of Design Bachelor students, Aalto students.
Description of the minor
In the Minor the student can specialize in digital design and strengthen their competences as well as learn new tools and processes. Topics include algorithmic design, programming, advanced surface modeling and digital sculpting. Training aims at the student achieving a more in-depth understanding of digital description and definition of the object to be designed, whether physical product or immaterial work.
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the minor, the student
- is familiar with a rich variety of computer aided design methods from surface and solid modeling to algorithmic design and digital sculpting,
- is able to systematically define, model and evaluate CAD models,
- knows how to utilise parametric design and programming tools in their design projects, and
- is able to use digital design versatilely in their creative work.
Content description
The student selects courses from the list so that the sum of credits is 18 or 21 credits. Some of the courses are organised by Master’s programme in Design. Courses from other universities can be included in the Minor (for example The Elements of AI course arranged by University of Helsinki), as well as independent projects.
Content
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select courses from the list so that the sum of credits is 18 or 21 credits | |||
| MUO-E5047 | Parametric CAD | 3 | II |
| MUO-C0122 | Advanced Surfacing and Digital Sculpting | 6 | IV |
| MUO-C3042 | Programming for Designers | 3 | II |
| MUO-E0103 | Introduction to Algorithmic Design | 3 | V |
| MUO-C0120 | Student's Independent Project | 6 | I-V |
| MUO-C1077 | Digital Fashion Design | 6 | II |
| MUO-C0142 | Product Photography and Post Processing | 3 | V |
| MUO-C3043 | Design for CNC and 2D Cutting | 3 | II |
Basic information
Code: ARTS3070
Extent: 18–21 ECTS
Curriculum: 2022–2024
Level: Bachelor
Language of learning: English Finnish
Theme: Art and design knowledge building
Teacher in charge: Anssi Ahonen
Administrative contact: Kristiina Tengvall
Organising department: Department of Design
Target group: All Aalto students
Prerequisites: No
Quotas and restrictions: 10 students
Application process: Spring application period. Application instructions for Aalto University students Application documents: Application, Approved PSP, Study records, Motivation letter, Portfolio containing previous examples where digital design tools like CAD, 3D printing etc. have been utilised.
Content and structure of the minor
Target group: Department of Design Bachelor students, Aalto students.
In the Minor the student can specialise in digital design and strengthen their competences as well as learn new tools and processes. Topics include algorithmic design, programming, advanced surface modeling and digital sculpting. Training aims at the student achieving a more in-depth understanding of digital description and definition of the object to be designed, whether physical product or immaterial work.
After completion of the minor, the student (1) is familiar with a rich variety of computer aided design methods from surface and solid modeling to algorithmic design and digital sculpting, (2) is able to systematically define, model and evaluate CAD models, (3) knows how to utilise parametric design and programming tools in their design projects, and (4) is able to use digital design versatilely in their creative work.
Instructions
The student selects courses from the list so that the sum of credits is 18 or 21 credits. Some of the courses are organised by Master’s programme in Design. Courses from other universities can be included in the Minor, as well as independent projects.