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I was entrusted with my project management and building skills to present research work in a captivating manner, while addressing spatial limitations and working within a strict budget. Translating abstract academic insights into engaging physical environments requires a balance of spatial planning, resourcefulness, and hands-on craftsmanship.
I always start by clarifying the core parameters with the client: schedule, budget, and site conditions. Understanding these limitations upfront defines the boundaries of what is feasible.
To test ideas and keep expectations aligned before buying materials, I build 3D models and mock-ups. Reviewing the space in virtual reality at human scale allows me to evaluate layout, lighting, and scale early on. It also helps estimate accurate material quantities, reducing unnecessary expenses and waste.
Tight budgets require practical resourcefulness. I source materials with durability and circularity in mind, preferring eco-friendly options, workshop leftovers, or reusable components to keep costs down and minimize waste.
Executing a physical installation requires tight cross-functional coordination. I have experience with delegating, manage construction timelines, and overseeing logistics of packing, and shipping.
The build phase bridges craftsmanship and on-site problem-solving. I pre-assemble structures where possible to minimize on-site setup time. I intentionally engineer installations for deconstruction, ensuring that after the event concludes, the elements can be cleanly disassembled, stored, or processed.
2 months, 2021
What it was about: An exhibition installation showcasing the Shades of Green instrument—an academically developed framework created by Postdoctoral Researcher Linda Turunen and Professor Minna Halme as part of Aalto University’s FINIX research project.
The tool cuts through the clutter of eco-labels by evaluating textile products across three distinct sustainability tiers: Sustainability Basic, Sustainability Advance, and Sustainability Innovation. This grading system provides consumers with clear, actionable insights regarding environmental and social impact throughout the product lifecycle.
My role & process: I was entrusted with translating this research-backed framework into an engaging physical environment. To visually reinforce the three progressive sustainability levels, I leveraged the natural architecture of the stairs in the Aalto University Väre lobby. I designed and constructed three separate floating platforms positioned along the steps, creating an intuitive spatial hierarchy that mirrored the grading system.
Balancing spatial constraints and a strict budget, I used precise site planning, 3D modeling, and material resourcefulness to build the installation, demonstrating my ability to merge conceptual framework design, spatial carpentry, and architectural features.
October 2021
What it was about: A circular economy showcase event organized as part of the PasilaHUB project at Mall of Tripla. It served as a practical demonstration of sustainable consumption, featuring presentations by circular economy experts and textile recycling influencers, alongside a central giveaway pile of unsold clothes donated by a local recycling center.
My role & process: I was commissioned to design and produce the spatial installation. Operating under a tight production schedule and limited budget, I quickly conceptualized and presented the vision in 3D. I sourced spare and waste wood directly from the university workshop to build the structures. Every element was designed for easy pre-assembly and full deconstruction so that materials could be returned to storage after the event, minimizing waste and costs.