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Finnish for polar night

The polar night is the night lasting more than 24 hours, usually inside the polar circles. In regions inside the polar circles, the length of the time when the sun is below the horizon varies from 20 hours at the Arctic Circle and Antarctic Circle to 179 days at the Poles.

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Anna Palomaa has graduated from the Lahti University of Applied Sciences.
She continues her studies at the Applied Art and Design department in The University of Art and Design Helsinki.
Materials fascinate and inspire her and often form a backbone in her design work.
She has worked with ceramics and jewellery and everything in between, and finds interest in all the areas.
Oddly, she enjoys the Finnish winter, particularly ice fishing.
 
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PHOTO: SIRPA KINNUNEN



PHOTO: SIRPA KINNUNEN


Kide


The starting point for the Kide light is in snows ability to multiply the amount of light received in the winter. The atmospheric light shade is made out of sugar. The material resembles glittering snow and when lit up brings to mind a snow lantern. The shade is biodegradable.



PHOTO: JUSSI TAKKINEN
 

Arkki


Arkki is designed for a joint exhibition organized by UPM-kymmenen, the Wood Studio at University of Art and Design Helsinki and the Lahti Design Institute at ‘propuu’ gallery. The starting point for the project was to create a light shade that can easily be assembled and packed flat. The Craft plywood sheet has a zipper attached. When zipped, the light shade takes on its three dimensional shape.


 

Kehä


Kehä is designed for Paulig Ltds’ Tahto&Taito (will & skill) – a competition. The starting point for the design is to combine modern design with traditional craft materials. In the Kehä, a cone shaped pin is wedged into a circle made out of veneer.



PHOTO: TONFISK DESIGN


Nokka


Nokka is an oil and vinegar bottle designed for Tonfisk design. The concept for the design is the core of the Tonfisk brand – functional objects. The Nokka is designed in such way that no vinegar or oil runs down the bottle. Dosing of oil and vinegar is simplified by the beak. The wide mouth opening allows for easy re-filling.