I am: an artist
I used to be: a graphic designer
School: Aalto University, Graphic Design BA, graduated in 2013
The Spring Steam festival brings design-minded people to Kellohalli on May 19–22.
The year 2016 is a tipping point for the Visual Communication Design programme of Aalto University. Along with its iconic alumni, graphic designer Erik Bruun, the programme turns 90 years old. It has launched many inspiring stories; graduates such as Jukka Veistola, Aimo Katajamäki, Timo Berry, and Martti Mykkänen have scaled the heights of the field. The latest rising star, alumnus Lotta Nieminen, is currently living her success story in New York.
The field of visual communication steams ahead in the four-day exhibition I Used to Be a Graphic Designer. The exhibition will include a selection of works by current students, as well as historical works from the programme’s archives.
Professional designers, illustrators, and researchers of local and international renown will participate in discussions, lead seminars, and present their work. Over the weekend, the Spring Steam programme offers activities for adults and for families’ youngest members.
See you at Kellohalli!
I am: an artist
I used to be: a graphic designer
School: Aalto University, Graphic Design BA, graduated in 2013
I am: Graphic designer, Professor Emerita
I used to be: a graphic design student
School: Academy of Fine Arts, Warsaw, graduated in 1976
Years in Aalto: Professor at Taideteollinen korkeakoulu (University of Art and Design), then Aalto University, School of Arts, Design and Architecture, 2002-2014.
I am: interior architect, sculptor
I used to be: what I am forever
School: University of Industrial Art Helsinki, Interior Architecture and Furniture Design programme, graduated in 1988
I am: (somewhere in between) illustrator and a visual artist
I used to be: a designer brat
School: Helsinki University of Art and Design (Aalto University), Graphic Design programme, graduated in 2005
I am: Graphic Designer of the Year (2013)
I used to be: a regular graphic designer
School: Camberwell College of Arts in London, graduated in 2001
I am: first of all a visual communicator and then Professor Emeritus in the same field
I used to be: an amateur in all and everything and a diletantte in both low and high. Mostly people think I’ve been a graphic designer
(amateur=lover)
School: Taideteollinen oppilaitos (later Aalto University), Graphic Design programme, graduated in 1969
I am: a furniture designer, teacher, artist and carpenter
I used to be: Under control
School: Lahti Institute of Design BA & Aalto Helsinki University of Art and Design MA
I am: I'm just a relapsed ludologist
I used to be: a creative writer
School: Ph.D., University of Jyvaskyla, 2009
I am: teacher-designer, genre-bender, writer-researcher, poet-pretender
I used to be: blonde
School: MA in TaiK, University of Art and Design Helsinki (2007)
Years at Aalto University: From the beginning of Aalto (2010)
15:00 - 17:00
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Who is the Graphic Designer of Tomorrow?
Venue: Kellohalli
Language: English
Graphic-designer-turned-artist Johannes Ekholm, interior architect and sculptor Stefan Lindfors, graphic designer Linda Linko and professor emerita Marjatta Itkonen discuss “Who will be the graphic designer of tomorrow?” Hosted by graphic designer and illustrator Kasper Strömman.
17:00
OPENING SPEAKER:
Graphic design veteran and professor emeritus, Tapio Vapaasalo.
17:45
Musical performance
18:00
D.R.E.A.M DJs
D.R.E.A.M is formed by DJs Taika Mannila and Lina Schiffer. Slanting towards R&B and rap, the duo leads you to dance and enjoy the laid-back evening.
09:00 - 16:00
SEMINAR: ILLUSTRATOR LIVING IN GLOBAL VILLAGE
Venue: Kellohalli
Language: English
Check the whole seminar programme and information at: nordicillustration.net
During the weekend we welcome you to enjoy a great selection of graphic design works on sale, exciting workshops, good food and the relaxed atmosphere of the Kellohalli.
10:00 - 18:00
GRAPHIC DESIGN SPRING SALES
Venue: Kellohalli
Organized in collaboration with Grafia and Kuvittajat Ry
11:00 - 13:00
TYPE MASK WORKSHOP
Most graphic designers have a instinctual interest in typefaces and type. But all work and not play can turn even the most passionate graphic designer into a dull boy (or girl). To get the play back to work attend this workshop where you can rediscover your passion for type using a process called "Design Through Making" plus some good old arts and crafts fun. The workshop is suitable for all ages and does not require any degree in graphic design, good taste or general life skills.
Venue: Flavour Studio
Language: English, Finnish
Organizer: Milla Vaahtera
14:00 - 16:00
CHILDERN'S CREATE AND MAKE WORKSHOP
Lazy/relaxed/busy/bossy/quick/cool/romantic letters
All children are welcome to create and have fun exploring design together with Design Museum experts. In our Create and Make Workshop children are designers and create their own font designs by cutting, painting, and drawing. First we’ll look at examples of design and typography, then use experimental techniques to create your own style. Most children learn to read going letter by letter, but when do we learn to read visual language? The workshop is ideal for children aged 5 to 12 years.
venue: Flavour Studio
Language: English, Finnish
Organizer: Design Museum Helsinki
10:00 - 18:00
GRAPHIC DESIGN SPRING SALES
Venue: Kellohalli
Organized in collaboration with Grafia and Kuvittajat Ry
11:00 - 13:00
MASTER / PIECE – FOOD DESIGN WORKSHOP
Join to express yourself through food! During the workshop we explore the communication aspects of food, culture and emotions. With the guidance of a chef and food designers, participants create their own edible masterpieces by playing with shapers, colours, textures, flavours etc.
Open to 30 participants. Enrollment required but participation is free of charge. Enrollment via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/master-piece-food-design-workshop-tickets-25275826678
Come alone or together, and bring an open attitude with you!
Venue: Flavour Studio
Language: Finnish, English
Organizer: Heidi Uppa
13:00 - 14:00
INTRODUCING A PROCEDURAL NOVEL "IHMISKOKEITA"
Author and researcher Markku Eskelinen and lecturer and PhD candidate Arja Karhumaa introduce an experimental book project done collaboratively by 7 students of Visual Communication Design programme of Aalto University and 14 authors of MKS (Mahdollisen Kirjallisuuden Seura). More about MKS: mahdollisenkirjallisuudenseura.net
Venue: Kellohalli
Language: Finnish, English
15:00 - 17:00
FEED / BACK – EATING EXPERIENCE
A whole new kind of avant-garde conceptual eating experience.
Step into a world of conscious eating in a way you haven’t experienced before. Notions of intimacy and the duality of social and private will merge into an experience that will leave you hungry for sharing through food and connecting to others. Can eating be both a physical and an emotional experience, or even something more than that? You decide.
Dunch or linner (dinner + lunch) experiment will contain 3 vegetarian courses: a starter, main course and dessert.
Open to 30 participants, age limit 16.
Please note, enrollment only through Eventbrite site:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feed-back-eating-experience-tickets-25275440523
Come alone or together, and bring an open attitude with you!
Venue: Flavour Studio
Language: Finnish, English
Organizer: Heidi Uppa
OPENING HOURS:
Thu 19.5 Opening Party
17:00 - 21:00
Fri 20.5 - Sun 22.5
10:00 - 18:00
I Used to Be a Graphic Designer emphasizes the versatility of a profession whose boundaries are becoming more and more blurred. As a primarily visual discipline, graphic design doesn’t get much visibility in the gallery or museum exhibitions, compared to, for instance, visual art or product design.
The exhibition title references the shift that is happening in the graphic design field with the arrival of new media and new concepts. Change also comes to the academy: formerly known as Graphic Design Programme, the Visual Communication Design Programme at Aalto University recently got its new name. Masters level courses taught in the department now include Hybrid Literature, Critical Design, Visual Narrative, Storytelling, Information Design, and Interactive Visualization.
The exhibition content is chronologically divided in two parts. Pieces from the Aalto University archives span the 90 years of the department history, from the 1920s until the 2000s. Posters, advertisements and package design samples from the past provide a glimpse at the evolution of aesthetics and ideas. With a selection of submissions by current students and alumni, an other section explores new viewpoints and gazes into the future of the field. Individual and collective works on display include video, animation, illustration, packaging, and web design.
Designers whose works are featured in the exhibition:
Terhi Adler
Luka Appelberg
Arnas Augutis
Kiia Beilinson
Antara Bhargava
Maria Bieniek
Babi Brasileiro
Emery Dash
Nina Grönlund
Juho Heikkinen
Linn Henrichson
Safa Hovinen
Johanna Ilander
Jussi Kantonen
Aliina Kauranne
Akbar Khatir
Alexander Kleinenberg
Karolina Konieczna
Lisa Lee
Anniina Lius
Heikki Lotvonen
Joni Luhtala
Hilla Mäkelä
Laura Matikainen
Elina Nikkinen
Santtu Oja
Anne Pasanen
Apila Pepita
Disha Roy
Anna Salmi
Aino Salo
Kaarina Tammisto
Hilla Semeri
Jacob Stewart
Maja Tisel
Heidi Uppa
Joonas Vähäkallio
Vesa Vuorio
Ida Wikström
Kellohalli, Työpajankatu 2, Helsinki
How to get there:
By Metro:
350m from Kalasatama Metro St.
850m from Sörnäinen Metro St.
By Tram:
6 Arabia - Lautatarhankatu
550m walking
By Bus:
55 Koskela - Tynnyrintekijänkatu
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us: springsteam2016@gmail.com
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Spring Steam is Aalto’s annual event dedicated to visual communication design, organized by students of the university. Spring Steam 2016 curators are: Jeongmin Han, Juho Heikkinen, Heini Hälinen, Oskari Kallio, Ksenia Kaverina and Apila Miettinen. The process is facilitated by professor Zachary Dodson and producer Maria Leinvuo from Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
The Spring Steam 2016 programme is organized in collaboration with Aalto University, Grafia, Kuvittajat ry and Design Museum Helsinki. The event is made possible thanks to Kellohalli and Matti Santala. Sponsored by Hämeen Kirjapaino and Servaali.
Spring Steam 2016 is part of Aalto Festival, aaltofestival.fi
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