Halo chair:
The design of Halo chair is based on a combination between a material and a technique.
The rattan is weaved as a textile. It expresses qualities, flexibility, resistance, and lightness
through the function. The Halo chair is a modern example of using a basic natural material
to create a piece of furniture.
Designed by Alex Estadieu in collaboration with Marjukka Vuorisalo, textile designer and Sokeva.
Project advised by Harri Koskinen.
Fausto:
A new active clothing collection that brings a touch of elegance and gentleman into sports wear. The collection demonstrates new ways of using reflection and coloured stitching to create graphic patterns. The design also plays with the element of seeing from a distance. Reflection is used as a form of graphic pattern from afar. Coloured stitching is used as a visual quality element from up close. The clothing range is suitable for cycling, running, cross-country skiing, and other outdoor/indoor oriented activities.
Designed by Jeremiah Tesolin in collaboration with Halti Oy (www.halti.fi )
Samples made by Violetta Kiikka. Project advised by Sanna Sierilä.
Biterknife:
A butter knife decorated by biting. Biterknife takes its inspiration from a rare art technique that uses teeth marks to create decorative patterns. The technique elevates the humble Finnish butter knife into a precious object with silver and gold details.
Designed by Jeremiah Tesolin. Photo by Chikako Harada
30ForSale Book:
There's a shift occurring in the scale of design production. It's being driven by a body of consumers who are interested in buying objects with a unique story behind them, and by designers who don't identify with mass industrial production, but decide to take a different route. This publication is meant to conclude, document and promote the concept behind 30ForSale.
It's a complimentary mixture of designed objects and articles from the design industry, designers, retail and producers.
For a chance to read a few pages from the 30ForSale book,
please see here: Download 30FS_pdfdoc.pdf
Created and written by Jeremiah Tesolin. University of Art and Design Helsinki
Edited by Alan Prohm. Graphic design by Chris Bolton. Photography by Chikako Harada
St8ls:
St8ls (pronounced stools) is a table created from iconic Finnish design. The design method is based on relooking existing production methods. Production for St8ls means a new production run inspired by the essence of the company’s design culture. For the public it means the chance to own a product that is a continued design icon, presented and used in a new way.
Designed by Jeremiah Tesolin and Alex Estadieu in collaboration with Artek
Iittala Care
Iittala Care is centered around offering inspiration to show Iittala objects in their best condition possible. The Iittala Care additionals are designed specifically for polishing glass or metal objects, especially after washing by hand or dishwasher. Each care additional is made from a microfiber textile with a special hand insert for better contact with the material. The prints on the care additionals simbolize both the general Iittala brand identity as well as iconic objects from the Iittala range. Iittala Care was the winner of the Iittala additionals competition 2005
Designed by Jeremiah Tesolin and Alex Estadieu.
30ForSale:
Concept design for 30ForSale, an exhibition intended to be entirely for sale. Fourteen designers worked within the common theme of materials from Finland. Each designer produced on design manufactured in thirty units. Production included creating relationships with companies from the design industry supplying materials and production support.
For more information please see here: 30ForSale
Concept for 30ForSale designed by Jeremiah Tesolin. Graphic design by Chris Bolton
Lux_it:
Lux_it is a comment on the history and tradition of dining habits. We increasingly use food packaging as dishes in our modern society. We consume food straight from bags, boxes and a variety of synthetic containers. In Lux_it, traditional ceramics and metal dishes are combined with modern food containers. It results in an alternative eating experience by bringing traditional and cultural elements together.
Designed by Alex Estadieu. Photo by Chikako Harada
Spoonclip
A combination between spoon and clip intended to measure and close everyday household packaging. A contrast between luxury and industrial packaging.
Designed by Jeremiah Tesolin. Photo by Chikako Harada
Wood-becomes-paper (paper cup series)
Each paper cup illustrates a part of how paper is made. The image stages start with the forest, leading towards the logging industry and eventual warehouse distribution. The cups communicate the advanced Finnish paper and wood industry as a dependable source of employment. The design also brings more value to a usually disposable material.
Designed by Jeremiah Tesolin for Finnish Forest Industries. Photo by Olli Karttunen
