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Häme University of Applied Sciences Showcases Diverse Design Projects

Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) presents a selection of projects from its Smart and Sustainable Design bachelor's degree program, highlighting emerging designers and their innovative approaches to fashion. The featured works explore material-driven design, craft heritage, and contemporary thinking, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and new technologies.

The collection "The Light of Silhouettes" by Elsa Babkova features hand-painted silk clothing inspired by robins. This project, which took over 400 hours to complete, explores the interplay of light and form, with a transformable skirt that can be worn in different orientations.

Marjo Nieminen's "Oodi Collection" includes the Kajo shirt and Halla skirt, made from taffeta and inspired by Alvar Aalto's architecture. Designed for comfort and versatility, the collection utilizes zero-waste methods and monomaterials for recyclability.

Roosa Lundström's "Shifting Sands Collection" is a 3D garment collection developed in VStitcher, drawing inspiration from sand and water patterns. The process involved translating physical textile experiments into digital garments, reducing the need for physical samples.

Serine Turan's "Fragments of Blue Denim Dress" is a long dress constructed from recycled jeans, emphasizing layering, raw edges, and vertical forms to create movement and depth with an unfinished aesthetic.

Saara Kaarla's "Emerging Spring" outfit explores the use of glass in fashion, recreating its transparency and texture through natural fibers like cotton organza. Inspired by Tiffany stained glass, the collection reflects the transition from winter to spring.

Jing Yu's "Närästys" is a wearable art piece made from discarded plastic bags, inspired by heartburn and volcanic eruptions. This sculptural garment challenges fast fashion by showcasing the aesthetic potential of waste materials.

Roosa Siirtola's "Knitwear Collection" utilizes surplus production materials to explore new forms for yarn. The collections are inspired by space, specifically the moon's surface, and organic textures, with designs produced using knitting machines.

The "Timeless Threads" project by Laura Jukola, Milda Ramanauskiene, Jing Yu, Annika Koivula, Heli Sahanen, and Olga Saukonoja presents unisex workwear for artists and designers, made from recycled textile leftovers. The outfit includes a blazer, trousers, and a belt bag, designed for portability and artistic expression.

The "Robin Collection" by Mari Heiskanen and Susanna Hyvärinen celebrates craftsmanship with hand-painted silk garments inspired by the robin bird. The collection balances strength and fragility, with each piece made to order.

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