ARTICLES
Stories & Interviews
Max Virkkunen: Insights from a Rising Footwear Designer
Inspired by culture, shaped by experience—Max Virkkunen is designing beyond the brief.
What Comes Next? Stories from HAMK Design Graduates
A look into the careers of two HAMK design alumni—one in fashion, the other in glass and ceramics.
The Clay Remembers: A Conversation Between Hands and Earth
In HAMK’s Glass and Ceramics program, clay becomes more than material—it’s a quiet practice of care, attention, and transformation. A reflection on process, presence, and the human touch.
Student Profile: Fashion, Footwear, and Creative Growth
Fashion design student Milda Ramanauskiene discovered her love for footwear design through curiosity and diverse projects at HAMK. Now interning with Camper in Mallorca, Milda shares her creative path that led her there.
FINDING YOUR OWN VOICE IN FASHION AND MUSIC WITH THE ARTIST PEHMOAINO
"Beautiful things, loved ones, their happiness and successes make me smile."
Flowers for Society is revolutionizing the sneaker world
Till Jagla and HAMK alumna Anna Kotelskaia share their stories from life at a footwear start-up.
Getting the job: Footwear design alumni are making their mark in the industry
Design industry is always hungry for new talent and our recent graduates have found blossoming careers. We got the best tips from them to taking the first steps to an international career.
