Projects

Disappearance works The idea of this project is to play with the notion of space saving in the congested and compact homes of any urban city, in this case as the work was made in Japan I was thinking of Tokyo. I was experimenting with different ways of camouflaging everyday objects into their surroundings, making […]

Section Bowls and Vases The “Section” vases and bowls consists of only 2 parts, one container and one extension part. By using the two parts as building blocks it is possible to adjust these 2 parts in to 4 different designs. It is possible to make the bowl higher and allowing more fruit, salad or […]

Knob Cups The “Knob cup” plays with the notion of the handle. In this porcelain cup the conventional handle has been replaced with a knob for drawers. The cup shape is oval. Holding and drinking from this cup gives an extended experience other than just the taste of the drink. Prototype designed together with Sami […]

Ilmari Heater Ilmari is a ceramic electric heater that also works as an atmospheric lamp, providing warmth and light for those who can not have a fireplace at home. Prototype designed together with Sami Ruotsalainen, sponsored and manifactured by Kerman Savi www.kermansavi.fi “Ilmari” was exhibited at the Salone Satellite 2008 (picture) and later also at […]

Friend The “Friend” pillow was created as a response to the need of all lonely people. It can be customized with shirts and perfume etc and a warm water bottle fits inside it making it a truly warm friend for lonely moments. Size 50x80x20cm. Will be exhibited at the Designmigration shows in Design Forum Finland […]

Carpet 15 This carpet is 15 meters long. It can be used flat on the floor or one can build different kinds of furniture with it by bending and shaping it. The material is recycle cotton. This prototype was sponsored and manifactured by Markku Lehtola carpet weavery in Vimpeli, Finland.