The annual series of exhibitions and events envisioning sustainable futures.

Thought-provoking prototypes, experiments and perspectives

The annual Designs for a Cooler Planet festival showcases a well-curated collection of projects designed by the Aalto community, on display in exhibitions and events open for all.

The festival celebrates border-crossing creativity and collaboration, both crucial to achieve profound change and find truly novel solutions to the challenges we battle with.

Come and get a glimpse of hope for a better future

Designs for a Cooler Planet will be held for the sixth time in Otaniemi from 6 September to 3 October 2024.

Designs for a Cooler Planet is an official event of Helsinki Design Week and part of the EU Commission’s New European Bauhaus initiative.