HELSINKI: A new innovation hub, inspired by Finnish Aalto Design Factory has opened in Yonsei University in Seoul. The facility, which has been named Design Factory Korea, applies methods based on Aalto University’s Design Factory and the Finnish Aalto University has assisted in the planning and implementation of the project. Design Factory Korea will serve as a learning hub for experimentation in which students collaborate with industry partners.
“Design Factories both in Finland and other countries have proved to be attractive platforms both for cross-disciplinary learning and for collaboration with companies and other partners of universities. The unique hands-on, very international and open working culture of Design Factories helps universities and their partners advance innovation and entrepreneurship”, says Hannu Seristö, Vice President of Aalto University.
Originating from the Finnish Aalto University, Design Factory concept is currently brought to 5 countries: Australia, Switzerland, Chile, China and now to Korea. Design Factory Korea creates a culture that fosters creativity, leadership and entrepreneurship in students and generates new possibilities for international collaboration for industry partners.
