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Scandinavian Design Blog
Student stories, what’s new with us and insights on scandinavian design.
How James got into Aalto University!
2023-09-24
Exploring your passions and striving to achieve your goals can be challenging but fulfilling. James…
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Get into Aalto University – See how Fabian did it!
2023-09-04
Fabian, a talented aspiring industrial designer from Slovenia, embarked on an incredible journey from the…
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From SDS to LAB: Waka’s journey
2023-08-23
Waka Yasuda from Japan was accepted to study Product and brand design at LAB University…
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Yukiko's experience with Scandinavian Design School
2023-08-11
Yukiko Wada from Japan, has always liked Scandinavian and Finnish design. therefore, she wanted to…
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Natalia was accepted to Eindhoven Design Academy – See her work!
2023-08-10
Natalia Alvarez from Mexico City was accepted to study at Eindhoven Design Academy. Get to…
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Let's prepare for your application together!
2023-08-07
Do you have an interest in design and dream of studying at universities like Aalto…
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Architecture challenges
2023-08-03
When facing the challenges of architecture studies, it becomes evident that they closely align with…
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Design challenges!
2023-07-28
Throughout design studies, we often encounter challenges that make the learning process difficult and time-consuming.…
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Get to know your materials: ink edition
2023-07-24
This post will explain the materials and give insights into the inking process. It will…
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30 days = 30 faces
2023-07-11
Are you a lover of art? If so, SDS has a fantastic challenge for you…
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Acrylic paint do's and don'ts
2023-07-04
Do you paint with acrylics? Do you want to improve your painting skills? Don’t worry!…
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Aalto University
2023-06-29
Aalto University is a renowned multidisciplinary university located in Espoo, Finland. It was established in…
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Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
2023-06-28
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is a prestigious art and design college located in…
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The New School
2023-06-28
The New School is a renowned university located in New York City, United States. It…
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Politecnico di Milano
2023-06-28
Politecnico di Milano, also known as Polytechnic University of Milan, is a leading technical university…
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The Glasgow School of Art
2023-06-28
The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is a renowned art school located in Glasgow, Scotland.…
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Design Academy Eindhoven
2023-06-28
Design Academy Eindhoven is a prestigious educational institution located in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. It is…
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The University of the Arts London
2023-06-28
The University of the Arts London (UAL) is a leading arts university located in London,…
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Paint urban space with us!
2023-06-28
Summer is the time when we all can relax in the sun and there is…
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Get to know your materials: watercolour painting
2023-06-26
Are you an aspiring artist or an experienced painter looking to enhance your artistic toolkit?…
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Get to know your materials: watercolours
2023-06-21
This post will work as a guide on what to consider when buying watercolour paints.…
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Blog yourself a study place – Become an ambassador of Scandinavian Design School!
2023-06-05
Are you interested in studying architecture, design or other fields of art on a free…
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Embrace practice and artistic repetition with us!
2023-05-31
Countless online resources offer tips and tricks to improve your drawing skills. However, there is…
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Guide to Drawing Materials
2023-05-23
Drawing is an enthralling art form that allows us to express ourselves and bring our…
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Doodle like a pro
2023-05-15
Doodling is a simple activity which can be turned into a form of art and…
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How to present your work in your portfolio?
2023-05-02
Portfolio is a collection of your best works, but also a visual representation of you…
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Doodle basics
2023-04-29
When talking over the phone or listening to lectures, we catch ourselves drawing or scribbling…
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Free Portfolio Review - Get feedback from professionals!
2023-04-24
Are you applying to study creative fields with a portfolio? Or did you miss out…
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Umeå Architecture program in Sweden -The preliminary assignments are out!
2023-03-13
Did you know there is a great English Architecture BA & MA program available in…
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Design program admissions - what skills do I need?
2023-01-02
Design includes a vast field of professions focused on some specific areas of life: Industrial…
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How to become an Architect? -Prepare for the admissions with us!
2022-12-30
Architecture is a design field where you need both technical and artistic skills. The field…
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Aalto BA in Design preliminary assignments published
2022-12-15
Aalto university’s BA in design -preliminary assignments are now published. This year’s assignment has a…
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Aalto BA in Design program - Elina's experience
2022-10-10
Elina has studied in Aalto University’s BA program in Design for two years. During that…
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Be the early bird who gets the study place - design edition
2022-09-12
Are you dreaming about a career in the field of design? Have you already found…
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Aalto BA in Design – See works that got Elina in!
2022-08-26
Starting from a young age, Elina has wanted to became a designer. This wish became…
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Studying at Aalto University – What is it like?
2022-08-21
School of Arts, Design, and Architecture (Aalto ARTS) is where creativity is born. A place…
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The Power of Art - What is it?
2022-08-09
Have you ever thought about the power of art? Or about influential art? What is…
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Level up your skills with Basics of Digital Design!
2022-07-29
Have you ever wondered how to become a top designer or artist? I know there…
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The Basics of Drawing diary
2022-07-18
One-week challenge Sunday 10.07.22. I haven’t drawn for two and half years, and recently I…
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Let's speak Fashion!
2022-07-05
“The process of sharing information, especially when this increases understanding between people or groups.” Communication…
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Become a part of the creative jungle
2022-06-20
Graphic Design Foundation course The graphic design field is trend, news, and movement-based. Everything that…
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What is design? Learn with us!
2022-06-13
What is design? Is it clear to you? Of course, you can google it; let’s…
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Start your journey with Architecture Foundation!
2022-05-26
The Architecture Foundation course at Scandinavian Design School gives the possibility to acquire the basics…
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Boost your creative skills with summer studies!
2022-05-21
– sign up before June 15 and get a 25% discount! Do you already have…
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Build your creative foundation with us!
2022-04-29
I have always been curious about – how can you define a creative person? I…
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Create outstanding portfolio with us!
2022-04-20
Your portfolio is a visual representation of your personality and your interests. That’s why you…
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Entrance exam preparation course - Linh's experience
2022-04-08
The application process can be challenging. Sometimes, after even reading the assignment description, you don’t…
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How to feed your creativity?
2022-04-01
Long hours of practicing can be exhausting. Your creativity isn’t unlimited! Sometimes it can run…
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Change your practice routines and be more creative!
2022-03-25
When there are slight variations in exercises, the adoption of a new one takes place…
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How to refine your technique?
2022-03-18
Different art techniques require a lot of practice. If you want to be able to…
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Get better by practicing
2022-03-10
Practice equals growth. Growth is an important aspect that is needed in each person’s career.…
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Tips & tricks - on how to prepare for an interview
2022-03-03
Are you nervous about the upcoming university interview? Don’t worry, with these tips it can…
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The Art of Isolation During the Pandemic
2022-02-24
You will never feel truly satisfied by work until you are satisfied by life!– Heather…
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Give yourself more than one chance. You still have time!
2022-02-23
Are you still thinking about where to study? Does it feel overwhelming? Let us help…
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Study at Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp
2022-02-16
From independent art forms to more applied arts, if that’s what you are looking for…
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Study textile design at The Swedish School of Textiles - University of Borås
2022-02-08
Are you interested in textile design? Come to study at The Swedish School of Textiles…
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Study at Design Academy Eindhoven
2022-01-26
If you are still looking for a university where you could study art and design,…
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Aalto preliminary assignments – Design Programme 2022 Analysis
2021-12-17
Preliminary assignments for Aalto University’s Bachelor’s Programme in Design 2022 have now been published! After…
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Live Art Foundation class starting in January! (Helsinki, Finland)
2021-12-15
Are you looking for a preparatory course in creative fields to help you reach your…
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Teaching assistant with a heart for design to join our Helsinki team!
2021-11-30
Scandinavian Design School offers online preparatory courses to art, design and architecture degree studies. Based…
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Aalto Design Bachelor studies - Onni’s experiences
2021-11-25
Aalto University’s School of Arts, Design and Architecture, located in Finland, is the leading design…
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Create a stunning portfolio with personal tutoring - This is how we teach!
2021-11-18
The key to improving your skills? Interactive tutoring and constructive feedback. We focus on each…
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Scandinavian Design School’s Admissions Guide - In search for creativity
2021-11-08
Download our free Admissions Guide Are you unsure about where your dream career could start?…
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Where to study art & design in Finland - English Programmes
2021-11-04
Curious about studying art & design in Finland? Finland is known for its high-quality education…
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We are looking for a content marketer with a heart for design to join our Helsinki team!
2021-10-19
Scandinavian Design School offers online preparatory courses to art, design and architecture degree studies. Based…
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We are looking for a digital marketer to join our Helsinki team!
2021-10-15
We are looking for a digital marketer and/or service designer to join our ambitious team…
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Aber got accepted to study architecture after taking our preparatory course - watch the video to hear his experiences!
2021-10-12
When it comes to preparing for university admissions, Aber Amiri learned that feedback and personal…
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“Why should I start preparing for university admissions RIGHT NOW?”
2021-09-30
Are you facing undergraduate degree applications next year? Preparing a portfolio for your application can…
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Olivia's experience with Scandinavian Design School
2021-09-21
Olivia McCombs took Scandinavian Design School’s Art Techniques and Portfolio online courses last winter. Olivia…
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Improving art skills - See Jesse’s work in the beginning and after the course
2021-09-14
Jesse attended our preparatory course last year and even though he had only little experience…
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Saara Abdi talks about the importance of training and personal tutoring - watch the video!
2021-09-06
“The competition is already super super rough” says Saara Abdi about applying to an art…
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Meet our head teachers Eeva and Sini
2021-08-30
Scandinavian Design School head teachers Eeva Jokinen and Sini Koivisto have a long experience in…
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Greeting from our founder: Sini Koivisto
2021-08-02
Sini Koivisto is the founder of Scandinavian Design School and also, a head teacher and…
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Career stories: From our course to the AA School of Architecture, Master of Architecture Christopher Kokarev
2021-07-28
Christopher Kokarev attended our portfolio course in 2013-2014 after which he got to study at…
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Saara got accepted into Aalto University’s Bachelor’s Programme in Design - See her work!
2021-07-17
Saara Abdi attended our year-long preparatory course and got accepted into Aalto University’s prestigious Bachelor’s…
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Career Stories: Master of Architecture Santtu Hyvärinen on working at Bjarke Ingels Group and Soini & Horto Architects
2021-02-19
Santtu Hyvärinen is a former student of our design school who has since gotten to…
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Our alumni collecting awards in design competitions
2021-02-15
The success of our students doesn’t end with the success in entrance examinations and studies,…
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Our alumni in all prize places in the international idea competition for Linnanniemi area
2021-01-28
The success of our students doesn’t end with the success in entrance examinations and study…
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