ARTS Thesis Talks – Inspiring Start to My Thesis Journey

ARTS Thesis Talks – Inspiring Start to My Thesis Journey

Time: Sep 16th 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:35 PM

Place: Väre, Hall Q 101, Otaniementie 14, Espoo

Are you an ARTS Master’s student considering thesis collaboration with a company or an organization?

If yes, join us for this event to get practical guidance on how to get started!

Through engaging talks and real-life cases, you’ll receive valuable tips on how to design a thesis that aligns with industry needs and explore funding models that can support your project. After the talks, you are welcome to stay for a networking session.

Please, notice that registration is required for this event.

Programme:

15:00 – 15:15:
How to design a thesis that aligns with industry needs.
Irina Viippola Professor of Practice (Aalto University)  
15:15 – 15:25: The importance of showcasing your skills and creating a portfolio
Ulla Eskola, Specialist, Career Design Lab (Aalto University)
15:25 – 15:40: Case 1:
Marzotto Wool Manufacturers: Salt – A Reconfigured Design Process for Woven Garments: Production Constraints as Design Inspiration.
Ilkhe DuToit, Master's Thesis, 2024. Master's Programme in Design
Thesis supervisor and advisor: prof. Maarit Salolainen
15:40 – 15:55: Case 2:
Monkolan mukautuvan uudelleenkäytön potentiaali yhteisöllisyyden, kestävyyden ja kaupungin elinvoiman tukena
Suvi Heinonen, Master Thesis (2025), Master’s Programme in Architecture
Supervisor: Lehto, Antti
15:55 – 16:10: Case 3:
Defining a customer journey management concept – A case study in B2B environment
Tytti Niemi, Master Thesis (2025), Master's Programme in Design (Major: Collaborative & Industrial Design)
Thesis supervisor: Prof. Tuuli Mattelmäki, Thesis advisor: Service Design Manager, Vesa Ylirisku, MA, BBA. Collaborative partner: ABB Motion Services
16:10 – 16:25 Funding Models for Thesis Financing: What Compensation Can a Student Request and on What Basis? Pirita Posti, Manager, Corporate Relations, (School of Arts, Design and Architecture) 
16:25-16.35 Questions & Answers

Event organizer:  Career Design Lab, Aalto University &Corporate Relations
Welcome!

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Please note: Coming Workshops & Trainings in Autumn 2026 two events for students: 1. Branding your expertise and 2. Building a creative portfolio. Workshops conducted by Career Design Lab.