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We believe that creativity is the single-most important skill to master in the future. In our blog Creativity Unfolded we nurture problem-solving, critical thinking and the ability to imagine the yet unimaginable.
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Every green space counts as carbon sink (external link)

The potential of urban vegetation and soils as carbon sinks should be better taken into account as cities seek to reach their climate goals.

Jenni Reuter_photo: Veera Konsti

Architecture Activism (external link)

Architecture is service stemming from understanding people and their surroundings.

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Purposeful packaging (external link)

A holistic take on package design can accelerate the circular economy.

Annamari Vänskä. Photo: Merja Yeung

Fashion is thinking (external link)

Fashion has value, fast fashion doesn’t.

Mies kuvaa elokuvakameralla talvella ulkona, lämmin talvihattu päässään ihmisten seassa. Hänestä näkyy lähikuvassa vain profiili.

There is no one perfect shot (external link)

Cinematography is a complex yet beautiful cinematic skill.

Anniina Suominen, an Associate Professor of Art Pedagogy at Aalto University’s School of Arts, Design and Architecture. She is standing in front of the camera, smiling, arms crossed. In the background there is a stack of logs.

Want to change the world? Call in the art educators! (external link)

Art educators help people become critical thinkers.

Creativity Unfolded

Aalto University’s blog series Creativity Unfolded focuses on insights linked to creativity in a multitude of ways. Topics include design, technology, media, architecture, film, games, art theory and more. Read and join the conversation.

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Ourblogs.aalto.fi (external link)

Furthering the reach of our academic community's own voice, Ourblogs.aalto.fi site hosts the blogs written by members of Aalto University: faculty, staff and students.

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