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News - Helsinki Services Health and Wellbeing 365 Days of Wellbeing – 365 Wellbeing The Aalto University project 365 Wellbeing is part of the World Design Capital 2012 programme. 365 Wellbeing is one of Aalto University's spearhead...	Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design 365 Wellbeing 06/09/2011 We want to build better wellbeing services and better health care for the city.	Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design 925 – redesigning the work week 12/09/2011 Redesign 9 to 5 is an embedded design project that aims to redesign the normal working practices of work communities where employees perform a large amount...	Programme - Helsinki Encounters Aalto Camp for Societal Innovation ACSI 07/08/2012 Aalto Camp for Societal Innovation ACSI brings together field experts, researchers, entrepreneurs, students and artists from all over the world to co-create...	Programme - Helsinki Transforming the city Abattoir 01/09/2012 We are opening a food and design meeting place open to all in the Tukkutori Wholesale Market in Helsinki. The market will be open for four months, and we...
News - Helsinki Food Abattoir looking for shopkeeper to run grocery store The Abattoir in Helsinki is going to be turned into an oasis for a new kind of food culture. The search is on for an ambitious and open-minded shopkeeper.	Programme - Web Rethinking design Arkki 01/01/2012 We will make our services more user-friendly. The Arkki project seeks to redesign Kela’s overall benefits data systems (40 in all) as well as all...	Programme - Helsinki Transforming the city Aurora! – Show me the way 01/01/2012 We are building a humane, aesthetic and communal space for the city’s residents. Aurora! Show Me the Way is a project that requires multi-disciplinary...	Programme - Web Rethinking design Beibamboo – baby’s best bamboo basics also for hire! 01/01/2012 We are responsible for our children’s future and environment too.	Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design Blue1 Flowing 01/10/2010 We will also highlight business services. Blue1’s new graphics design theme will embody the company’s remodelled service design, esthetically...
Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design Blue1 In-Flight Concept 01/01/2011 We will also highlight business services. Blue1 will redesign the interior (seats, carpets, lighting, etc.) and service concept (in-flight assistance, meal...	News - Helsinki Architecture Central Library competition entries on display at the Bunker The Central Library project in Helsinki is moving ahead. The public will now be given a chance to see the entries submitted to the first phase of the...	News - Espoo Event Chasing happiness The first public Wellbeing lecture at the Espoo Cultural Centre will discuss the significance of family, work and friends to living a rich and happy life.	Programme - Helsinki Encounters Cities for All Helsinki conference 24/05/2012 Accessibility is a matter of design. The international expert conference provides an opportunity for the distribution and dissemination of examples related...	Programme - Helsinki Transforming the city Cityshops 01/01/2012 We promote the operational preconditions of city shops. The aim is to develop and ensure that diverse shopping options and commercial services remain in the...
Programme - Helsinki Communications Clever Customers Get Top Design 01/01/2012 The project Clever Customers Get Top Design is run in conjunction with Grafia’s (Association of Professional Graphic Designers in Finland) most...	News - Competition Community spirit for small shop owners from the 24-hour Design Competition of the Rovaniemi Design Week The withering of small shops in city centres is a concern to many. The Rovaniemi Design Week idea competition aimed at finding ways to improve the appeal of...	News - Helsinki Architecture Urban culture Construction of the City’s Living Room Progresses at Speed The builders’ dayglo safety vests glimmered in the spring sunshine as the roof of the Pavilion was put in place on its site between Design Museum...	Programme - Helsinki Encounters Cumulus Helsinki Conference – Northern World Mandate 23/05/2012 The Cumulus conference, hosted by the Aalto university School of Arts, Design and Architecture, brings together the art universities of the world. The...	Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design Customer-oriented Service Network Project in Lauttasaari 01/10/2010 We improve the opportunities of people needing outside help to continue living at home. The Customer-oriented Service Network Project in Lauttasaari is...
News - Helsinki Urban culture Event Design District Helsinki Late Night Shopping events starting on 9 February During the Late Night Shopping events the basement shops in the Design District Helsinki will be open at least until 9 pm. In addition to special offers, the...	News - Media and Communication Design embedded deep within Design makes our everyday lives run smoother, and yet we often take it for granted – so much so that it has almost become invisible to us. Finnish...	Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design Design led Innovations for active ageing 01/01/2012 We are seeking solutions to support the active life and independent housing of the aged in Helsinki and other European cities.	Programme - Helsinki Encounters Design mini-seminar 10/01/2012 We generate design discussion. Design Forum Finland will organise a series of mini seminars which will discuss the relationship between service design and a...	Columns - Roope Mokka Design thinking as the state of mind of a metropolis Imagine a ten-minute city. Imagine a metropolis designed to fit your use of time. All important services can be reached within ten minutes.
Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design Designing occupational health concept – renovation of services and premises 01/01/2012 We aim to promote wellbeing at work. The City of Helsinki Occupational Health Centre project aims to create an innovative overall occupational healthcare...	Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design Docrates - Holistic and humane cancer treatment 01/07/2011 For us, just defeating the cancerous disease is not enough. Our goal is to restore the patient to a level where he or she is able to enjoy life as fully as...	News - Helsinki Services Electronic registration system makes life easier for event organisers The City of Helsinki has launched a new electronic event registration system which provides an easier way to submit permit applications and to organise fun...	News - Web Economy and Industry Enabling the business world to recognise the importance of design Design ROI, a joint project of Finnish design agencies, is developing a model for measuring the benefits of design to businesses. The Finnish Design Business...	Programme - Helsinki Encounters EPISIS Conference 04/06/2012 The EPISIS project promotes the development of service innovations with pan-European cooperation. Partners from England, Sweden, Germany and Denmark are...
Programme - Helsinki Year of events Everyday Discoveries - International Design House Exhibition 06/09/2012 Mini world design exhibition at Suvilahti	News - Helsinki Urban culture Finnish Design Market offers design discoveries to residents and tourists alike Finnish Design Market, which will open on the first day of June, will showcase a diverse range of Finnish design from illustrative art to jewellery.	Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design Food Culture for The Aging People 15/09/2011 We will develop the food cultures, services, and the ecological approach. The Food Culture for the Elderly project focuses on the meals of the elderly living...	Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design Geriatric rehabilitation service design 01/01/2012 We promote the functionality of elderly people. Extending functionality of the elderly is not only a topical issue: it is also an important social goal when...	News - Media and Communication Gloria Design showcases diverse design with style The new Gloria Design magazine enjoys a spot of lunch in Helsinki's hidden backrooms, examines the intricacies of design and captures the everyday lives...
Programme - International Rethinking design Grapho Learning Initiative (GLI) 01/01/2012 We will design learning environments, make learning to read easier and help make the world a more equal place to live in. Grapho Learning Initiative (GLI)...	Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design Guide pilot 30/06/2011 The City of Helsinki lacks an all-embracing and uniform signage system. The Guide Pilot project will launch the design of a new and innovative signage system...	Programme - Vantaa Rethinking design HakuNet 15/09/2011 We will develop opportunities for residents to participate and have an impact. In Vantaa, the key element of municipal democracy is a regional committee...	News - Helsinki Event Happening in WDC Helsinki 2012 during week 18 Here are some of our events taking place this week.	Blogs - Imu Happy in Hakaniemi Maybe one of the last warm days of summer. Coffee in a paper cup.
Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design Helsinki Aeroport – Perfect Design Destination 01/01/2012 We will develop the service design of the Helsinki-Vantaa airport, product and service offering, and service concepting of airports.	Programme - Vantaa Rethinking design Helsinki Airport service design 02/01/2012 Daily, there are over 100 direct flights to destinations all around the world from Helsinki airport. Nearly 15 million passengers fly via the airport each...	News - Helsinki Urban culture Helsinki Beyond Dreams tells of a thriving city The right of public access is strongly applicable to urban spaces. The Helsinki Beyond Dreams book acts as a guide to the rebirth of the city culture.	News - Helsinki Services Helsinki Region Infoshare makes data publicly available The Helsinki Region Infoshare project initiated by the cities of the Helsinki metropolitan area opens up the cities’ databases for everybody. The...	News - Helsinki Event Helsinki to become the world’s best student metropolis The Helsinki University World Student Capital(WSC) project starting today will turn our capital into a unique and desirable college town.
Programme - Helsinki Communications Hidden Treasures 19/01/2012 Hidden Treasures will offer new perspectives on Finnish design and travel.	Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design Hoas-laboratory 01/12/2010 We will make good living easier. Hoas-laboratory is looking to discover effective and attractive ways to support community spirit and find better ways to...	Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design Hyrrä – new elementary school community services 01/01/2012 What is a digital-age, communal and healthy school like? How can we develop new services for the school?	News - Helsinki Technology Partnership IBM joins World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 The Redesigning 925 project will redesign the working week and the City of Helsinki visualises better use of open data.	News - Helsinki Urban planning Ideas for a city of dreams on Pasilaan day The Pasila of tomorrow designed through a collaborative effort.
Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design Implementing a service and space concept in Oulunkylä Library 01/12/2010 We make better libraries, and Oulunkylä Library is a library for all. Careful planning has result-ed in more customer friendly and efficient use of...	News - Espoo Services Sport Improved enjoyment and functionality in exercise and nature through design Innovative, creative solutions in the sport and fitness sector are important when seeking solutions to big problems in population health and wellbeing.	News - Helsinki Event Product Design INDEX: Award Exhibition – an open-air exhibition highlighting significant design Danish design organisation INDEX: is taking to the street on Keskuskatu, Helsinki, with design that has the capacity to improve people's lives all across...	Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design Intelligent Design – The Service design project in Helsinki University Library 01/10/2011 The objective of the service design project at Helsinki University Library is to create a coherent, user-oriented and flexible service concept along with a...	Columns - Mirva Råman Kaisa's developer Developer team. Service design project. Last year, I found these words in the invitation to the Kaisa library design team exciting. The development project...
Programme - Helsinki Year of events Lapin Kulta Events 01/01/2012 We are combining design, food, drink and nature into a new, even surprising, experience. The unique Lapin Kulta Events are part of Lapin Kulta's Design...	Programme - Other City Rethinking design Lapland Snow Design Event 01/01/2012 We aim to promote Lapland as the expert and trendsetter in arctic design. University of Lapland, the Faculty of Art and Design and Rovaniemi University of...	News - Helsinki Partnership Launching of the Finnish Cultural Foundation’s notable design programme From an international perspective, Finland is an important design nation, yet the general understanding in the country of the possibilities of design and its...	Programme - International Rethinking design M/S Viking Grace 28/09/2011 We are designing new means of transport. The new passenger ship of our main partner Viking Line is currently being built in Turku at the STX Finland OY...	News - Lahti Urban planning Economy and Industry Muotohuoltamo Centre is a new meeting place in Lahti Helsinki is World Design Capital 2012 together with the cities of Espoo, Vantaa, Kauniainen and Lahti. The central meeting place of the WDC Helsinki 2012...
Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design My e-Design 01/01/2012 We want to promote electronic services for Helsinki residents. My e-Design is a development project whose emphasis is on e-services and e-job seeking....	News - Helsinki Urban planning New guide maps for underground stations Finding one’s way around the Helsinki underground stations has just become easier. New station guide maps will help everyone find their way through the...	News - Web Technology New guide to help with choosing a GPS tracker The 'Using technology to locate people and objects' guide presents over 20 GPS tracker devices on sale in Finland.	News - Helsinki Urban planning New signs are ideated in workshops The signage system of the City is Helsinki is under renewal. The experiences and ideas of residents are collected in workshops.	News - Fashion New work uniforms incorporating personality and the feel-good factor Designing of work uniforms poses its own challenges: heavy-duty use requires much from the materials to be used, the many different body shapes and diverse...
Programme - Lahti Year of events OLO.MUOTO 14/11/2012 The special international design industry event OLO.MUOTO will be organised for the third time from 14 to 16 November 2012. The event will focus on young...	News - Competition On a quest for quality coffee Some while back Sampo Latvakangas, 16, was wondering why the Finnish coffee served by his grandmother tasted so very bitter. So he embarked on a quest for...	News - Web Services Technology Online Map Assists People in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area In early June, a Helsinki Service Map that has been online for two years was expanded to encompass the municipal services of the cities of Espoo, Vantaa and...	Programme - Espoo Transforming the city People Developing Suurpelto 01/08/2011 In Espoo, we want to encourage people to participate in developing their own residential area. Approximately 600 people live in the Suurpelto neighbourhood,...	Programme - Lahti Transforming the city Public water tabs 01/05/2011 We design more functional cities. The World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 brainstorming event organised in spring 2010 asked people what they want in their...
Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design Renewal of an Empolyment and Economic Development Office 01/01/2012 We give attention to genuine customer needs and user-oriented planning of services in public administration, as well as elsewhere. The Renewal of Employment...	News - Helsinki Media and Communication Residents can remote control the environment of WDC Helsinki 2012 café Today, WDC Helsinki 2012 will open a remote controlled café at the Forum shopping centre. The café is used to illustrate the significance of...	Programme - Other City Encounters Road Show of Design 01/01/2012 We will challenge industrial companies and Finland’s leading design agencies into a discussion on how companies could create competitive edge by...	Programme - Other City Year of events Rovaniemi Design Week 2012 17/02/2012 Rovaniemi Design Week is the northernmost design event in the world. The 2012 theme is Arctic Design – Light & Darkness.	Programme - Espoo Transforming the city Rusetti – Espoo Central Park 01/07/2011 We will give the large Central Park in Espoo a boost and turn it into an oasis for the residents to enjoy. The Rusetti project will create unique emblems and...
News - Helsinki Education Arts and Sciences Science Adventures for kids at the Think Corner Science workshops let kids try out their own scientific skills.	Programme - Vantaa Rethinking design Service design club Proto 07/01/2012 We are collecting views of how a welcoming city space looks through the eyes of young people. At the Service Design Club Proto, teenagers will study, express...	Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design Single Contact Point for Business Services 18/08/2009 We are developing public services in order to make them more customer-friendly. Single Contact Point for Business Services will combine and develop ‘...	Programme - Helsinki Exhibitions Smart Design, Smart Thinking, Smart Process 20/09/2012 We introduce the achievements of Finnish design thinking. The exhibition will illustrate the use of the creative process and service design in problem...	News - Helsinki Urban culture Services Studio serves small design entrepreneurs Entrepreneurship presents independent design actors with plenty of challenges: Where to find partners for projects?
News - Helsinki Urban culture Suburb 2072: an Expedition to Mellunkylä An international group of students from Aalto University spent a couple of intensive months studying the large Helsinki suburb of Mellunmäki. The...	News - Vantaa Competition The best European airport for connections is in Finland! The British lifestyle magazine Monocle assessed the good connections at the Helsinki-Vantaa airport to be the best in Europe.	International events - Graphic design The Best of the Year 2010 in St. Petersburg 03/11/2011 Prize-winning Finnish work in graphic design and advertising will be on display in October-November in St. Petersburg. The Best of the Year 2010 exhibition...	Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design The Conference Hotel of Tomorrow 01/10/2010 We will find out how meetings will change in the near future. An innovative meeting room Griini has been built as a test facility for the Conference Hotel of...	Programme - Espoo Transforming the city The Finnish Nature Centre Haltia 01/09/2011 We are developing a unique Nature Centre, in which new architecture will meet with Finnish nature and the public. The aim of the Centre is to offer visitors...
Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design The KÄKÄTE Project 01/08/2011 We want to support the elderly, improving the quality of their everyday lives and helping them to cope in their own homes. We also aim to assist those who...	News - Helsinki Urban planning Those who seek design shall find it in Arabianranta The Arabianranta neighbourhood in Helsinki is focusing on improving tourist information boards in the area. The new information boards will make it easier...	News - Helsinki Food Towards an exciting food culture “It is natural for an abattoir to appear rough. Therefore we should not overly refine this project,” designer Hannu Kähönen states, at...	News - Helsinki Urban culture Urban farmers taking over the courtyard of a former abattoir Plans are presently in progress to redevelop the site of an old abattoir and turn it into an oasis for food and urban culture. Urban farmers will be given an...	Programme - Helsinki Rethinking design Urban Office 20/11/2011 We provide an office for the residents of Helsinki. Our Urban Office is an accessible modern office and meeting place in the centre of the city.
News - Helsinki Sport Urban outdoor fitness facility to open by the Töölönlahti Bay Get in Form, a project, part of the World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 programme, brings exercise equipment along a jogging path in Helsinki.	News - Helsinki Urban planning Urban planning for a better life An exhibition at Laituri highlights the role of urban environments in people's quality of life.	Programme - Lahti Transforming the city Urban Wheel – cyclists as city planners 01/01/2012 We bring citizens, authorities, designers, university researchers, companies and students together to discuss city planning.	Programme - Web Rethinking design Verso - Responsibility as a competitive edge 01/09/2011 Along with 90% of Finnish people, we are interested in corporate responsibility.	Programme - Lahti Rethinking design Visual Surroundings in Elder Peoples Care Homes and Hospitals 01/11/2011 The project will develop environments that improve the quality of life and increase stimuli in care homes and hospitals for the elderly in Lahti....
Programme - Web Communications WDC 2012 Mobile App 04/01/2012 We are bringing design to smartphones and to take with you. When you want to know what is going on in WDC Helsinki 2012 and where the different forms of...	News - Helsinki Urban culture Event Welcome to the Pavilion! Completed on the plot between the Museum of Finnish Architecture and the Design Museum, the Pavilion will be welcoming everyone throughout the summer from...	Programme - Espoo Rethinking design Wellbeing and happiness in everyday life 04/02/2012 Design for wellbeing searches and finds solutions. How can it be ensured that all Espoo residents have a pleasant everyday living environment, well-...	News - Espoo Event Health and Wellbeing Wellbeing Market encourages people to take care of themselves Passers-by at Tapiola's Wellbeing Market, can try out an electronic health check, test some gym equipment or find tips for a healthier diet.	News - Helsinki Event Why not be a part of the Market Square Finnish Design Market! The Design Market to be set up to celebrate WDC Helsinki 2012 will bring top Finnish design products to the Market Square in the summer of 2012. Vendors are...
Columns - Pekka Timonen World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 looking for permanent changes The functionality of the society can be greatly impacted through design, but the available options have not yet been used sufficiently.	News - Helsinki Urban culture World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 Pavilion offers open programme for everyone for 105 summer days The World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 Pavilion opening in the centre of Helsinki for the summer months will be a meeting place open to everyone.