Kalevi Ekman (fi) - The power of Design in Higher Education and Fusion with Business

Kino Šiška, Ljubljana - November 21, 2013

The lecture was part of DESIGN BIOTOP event. Design Biotop is an experiential workshop and discussion event that explores the […]

The lecture was part of DESIGN BIOTOP event.

Design Biotop is an experiential workshop and discussion event that explores the problem solving and trans-disciplinary nature of design, and promotes a design thinking mindset to a country that is searching for design opportunity perspectives and its impact on economic growth. Its aim is to underline the connections between the design mindset, creative processes, education and decision making.

Professor Kalevi Ekman’s research area is integrated product development. His courses at Aalto Design Factory are bringing hundreds of students from Aalto University schools of design, engineering and business together to work on project development challenges in multi-disciplinary teams. He is in charge of PDP – Product Development Project -course that connects Master level curriculum, renowned successful companies, and designers to work closely together.

Kalevi Ekman is the director of Aalto Design Factory.

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