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Miika Heikkinen

MA work

MA work

There is a lot that can, will and should be done within the vehicle industry. New low-emission technologies combined with creative manufacturing methods open up possibilities towards a new era for cars and car users. Finally, we can design cars based on ergonomics and actual usability instead of just pure aesthetics. One could say the transportation industry is going through a big change, and I cannot wait to be a part of it.

Info

Info

  • MA Degree

    School

    School of Design

    Programme

    MA Vehicle Design, 2010

  • There is a lot that can, will and should be done within the vehicle industry. New low-emission technologies combined with creative manufacturing methods open up possibilities towards a new era for cars and car users. Finally, we can design cars based on ergonomics and actual usability instead of just pure aesthetics. One could say the transportation industry is going through a big change, and I cannot wait to be a part of it.

  • Degrees

  • BA (Hons), Industrial Design, Lahti Institute of Design, Finland, 2008
  • Experience

  • Advance design summer internship, GM Europe, Opel, Rüsselsheim, Germany, 2009; Industrial designer, Nokia, Helsinki, Finland, 2008; Industrial design summer internship, Fusion Oy, Lahti, Finland, 2006
  • Awards

  • Honorable mention, Transportation/Concept Vehicle, Green Dot Awards, 2010; Winner, Best Eco Design, Interior Motives Awards, 2010; Winner, Coachmakers Centenery Bursary Award, 2010