Our professor Tua Björklund on how understanding subjective needs within networks in forms the basis for finding opportunities to create new value and tackle complex solutions (in Finnish). #research #design #management

#Design approaches can help in creating more innovative products, materials, companies and communities. A new Aalto University #book, with chapters from DF professor Tua Björklund and many DF collaborators, is out now - check out the free online version: shop.aalto.fi/p/1699-designi…

You get what you measure, so increasing the impact of #design requires matching it with the right #metrics. Our prof Tua Björklund and OP head of design @piainen map out options in the latest Service Design Network Touchpoint at service-design-network.org/touchpoint/tou… #research Aalto University

We had the pleasure of hosting 2 of our researchers’ doctoral defences this week already! Antti Surma-aho presented his work on empathic understanding & action in #design, paving the way for creating solutions that are better able to meet user needs #empathy @AaltoENG @AaltoResearch

Jie Li defended her #research on empathic accuracy and different factors that may influence this. Turns out designers are not that accurate at judging what users think and feel, particularly when from different national cultures or genders 🤔 #empathy @AaltoENG @AaltoResearch

What does #radicalcreativity mean?We talked to 54 Aalto University faculty members to hear their take on how it can connect to research&learning, to kickstart a new #research project on strategic support for creative #collaboration. Take a look: aalto.fi/en/news/how-is… Aalto Design Factory

Did you know that #multidisciplinarity is a common feature of radically creative #research & #teaching? Take a look at faculty insights on the dimensions of #radicalcreativity + examples of putting them to practice at Aalto University from our new report: designfactory.aalto.fi/creatnet/

”You need to focus” is often said to get people to stay in their lane - Peter Vesterbacka encourages thinking instead about what you can do so well that it is fan-worthy, not getting stuck in a specific domain/tech. @aaltodf #PDX #productdevelopment Aalto University

Thanks for sharing your expertise Satu and taking the time to discuss with our students - as you said, fresh viewpoints are always needed in innovation work, in addition to the long list of different know-how, and we appreciate you helping to pave the road for future talent!

Markus Mannevaara and Heidi Tulensalo sharing their @WartsilaVoyage lessons learned on impactful rapid #prototyping: make it concrete & vivid, and make sure you keep in mind not just the customer but also who in the organization would take concepts further Aalto Design Factory #PDX @AaltoENG

We’re starting a new Aalto University #course in January! Singups start next week to learn about different purposes and methods of #prototyping and how they’re used in industry. More at sisu.aalto.fi/student/course…

Uncertainty is a constant companion in innovation, but the pandemic dialed it up to new levels. Companies can adjust scoping, processes and resourcing to seize new opportunities and tackle challenges - check out our new study with Dr. Katja Hölttä-Otto at doi.org/10.1080/216503… #research

Interested in how radical #creativity could be used to co-create better futures? We're joining forces to pilot a new summer school at Aalto Design Factory, free for all Aalto University students and open to anyone. Enrolment now open, check out aalto.fi/en/news/are-yo…

Interested in exploring radical thinking to address complex challenges & learn innovative ways of working? Join our new Aalto course! aalto.fi/en/aalto-unive… #aaltodf #radicalcreativity

Ready to reimagine what your work could be? Join us in the free Grasping radical #creativity event and exhibition at Aalto Design Factory on 25.8. to reflect on how we can better organize and collaborate for #radicalcreativity. Check out aalto.fi/en/events/gras… for more. #aaltosummer

Looking for new opportunities in combining teaching, research and development to co-create impact? We’re looking for a new assistant professor in #productdevelopment, check out the call at: aalto.fi/en/open-positi… #openpositions #tenuretrack

Our Annual Report 2022-2023 is finally out! New premises, hosting courses & students, impactful research & numerous projects + more! designfactory.aalto.fi/wp-content/upl… #aaltodf #annualreport

Welcome to the 27th Product Design Gala: Unveiling the Future of Product Development 17.5.2024 9:00 – 17:00 Puumiehenkuja 5! This year we feature 16 showcases developed for industry partners by our interdisciplinary teams! pdp.fi/gala24/ #productdevelopmentproject

New award! Have a project, initiative or experiment opening new opportunities in product development in Finland? designfactory.aalto.fi/award/

📢 In an increasingly digitised world, it is crucial to explore how cutting-edge technology is transforming our lives and how we can protect our data in an increasingly interconnected environment💻 #Conference 📅 18 September | ⏰15:00 ✍ Register now! incredit-project.eu/final-conferen…