Postcards

Stockholming around III.

2010-08-19T23:57:00.008+02:00

Oh, it´s been awhile when I last time visited my "blog". To keep it updated, here are some memories from our trip to Stockholm, January 2010. Met dear schoolmates from Umea - Aydin (Ergonomidesign), Rahul (Ergonomidesign), Ricardo (again, Ergonomidesign) and Fredrik. All the people pictured in the group picture are somehow related with Umea.

I hoped to see more friends during this summer, but our plans changed much. My guess, that the next happy reunion will happen in Berlin, perhaps? And I would like to visit the school again in the near future... Missing my sauna much! ;)

Remembering my friends.

2009-12-25T22:12:00.003+02:00

2009 is soon over and much better 2010 is on its way. Meanwhile it is good to watch back and remember good old times...

"Designed in Umea" - book about Umea Institute of Design´s history.
http://www.bokia.se/bok/9789170032806/designed-in-umea-norbert-andersson/

Who´s next?

2009-11-16T22:50:00.007+02:00

Umea sent another soldier to check me out - Earl from APD2 (he´s been there for three years now. Introduction > APD1 > APD2). Earl was here for half a day only, so I made him and his friends quick city tour. If I remember well, Earl is the last person I know from current Umea students?

My next Umea experience should have been UID´s 20th anniversary party on December, but luck was not on my side this time :(

PS - this was my 300th post in this blog! Just like my first post from 2005.08 (in Estonian), everything in this blog is Umea related :)

"Grilled chicken hearts!"

2009-09-13T03:05:00.007+02:00

And here´s the answer to my question from previous post - Vitorio, Interaction Design MA 2009, was in Helsinki and thought to drop by to see his schoolmate.

I have this theory, that Umea people come to check me every 2-3 months, to see if I´m still ok. "Yes, I´m doing fine... as long I keep drinking coke!" - would be my answer ;)

Ducatti Monster*

2009-08-02T01:52:00.008+02:00

This year´s "Umea saga" continued with a trip to Southern Sweden to see my coursemate and good friend Andreas. We hadn´t seen eachother since our graduation party, 2007 June.

Had a really great time with Andreas´, his friends and family. Shared nostalgy thoughts*, saw impressive sightseeing, experienced local weather*, had the herring problem*, stayed over at "chickenish" penthouse, enjoyed nicotine*... Lucky to have all of this and even more photographed into beautiful pictures. Thanks Andreas - enjoy your 30s!

Hmm, what´s going to be the next "Umea"-thing?
UID´s 20th anniversary party?...

* - things, that we will talk about for many years... ;)

Midsummer party.

2009-06-28T19:48:00.003+02:00

Actually, I started to wonder why this happening is called *midsummer* party? The summer just started!?!

Picture taken from Vääna-Jõesuu, West-Estonian beach, where we celebrated the beginning of summer with grill and homemade food.

Visitors from around the globe.

2009-06-19T23:48:00.005+02:00

Hello! Long time no seen, eh? Well, it´s been extremely busy days and you problably know the reason why. But there have been also some good days - once in a while I leave room for social life and see my friends! :)

I updated my postcard collection with three pictures of three visitors -friends whom I know from Umea Institute of Design. Up there you´ll see Johan (BA Product Design 2007, now in Helsinki) with his girlfriend. They visited Tallinn during Easter, this April. On May Sten (MA Transportation Design 2007, now in Gothenburg) invited me to visit his second home in Vormsi, small island close to West-Estonia - where I ate first time in my life this little "green inside and glowy" fish called Garfish. And at the end of May Annika (MA Interaction Design 2008, now in Seattle) was here in Tallinn for five days. I´m very happy that I had a chance to show her not only the city but also a life outside of Tallinn. She continued her trip to Umea to see this year´s degree exhibition.

Those were the moments of my life worth mentioning here :)
I look forward to see other Umea schoolmates, while I go to Gothenburg this July.

"You are cute!"

2009-04-13T20:32:00.003+02:00

Interesting view in old town. Someone has written repeatedly "You are cute!" on the door - obviously that girl felt touched :)

The Hannes Memorial Tour.

2009-03-28T18:11:00.003+02:00

So, what has happened on this March? The most important event must be The Hannes Memorial Tour - when Terje went back to Umea, Steen and Pete showed her the school. "This is where Hannes slept.. and ate... and work". As you can see on the second picture, Terje brought some "Swedish nostalgy drinks".

Umea Institute of Design will celebrate its 20th birthday on this fall. All alumnis, students and teachers are welcome - see you there then!

Shoppers.

2009-02-21T00:52:00.008+02:00

Dear friends from Sweden - I wouldn´t recommend you to come Tallinn to buy footwear and cloths. Why? Because they´re much cheaper in Stockholm!

That´s what we discovered last weekend while we enjoyed 3-day cruise to Stockholm and back. Even when the prices in Tallinn have dropped, they´re still not competitive with Swedish price tags!

History.

2009-02-05T23:48:00.004+02:00

For 10 years now I´ve been collecting every 100th issue of estonian weekly newspaper Eesti Ekspress (Estonian Express). Today I bought the number 1000.

Why? It´s just exciting for me to see, how every 100th number reflects the life, values and people of its time. For a example, see the topics of every issue:

● 500. (1999.07)
"Car dealer´s rough times gives an opportunity for the customer"

● 600. (2001.06)
"Why should we join European Union?"

● 700. (2003.05)
"Danish gangster in Estonian business heaven"

● 800. (2005.04)
"Where to invest the money from selling the Hansapank?"

● 900. (2007.03)
"Appartment in Tallinn costs more than in Brussels"

● 1000. (2009.02)
"Seven reasons, why Estonian crown will be not devalued."

Quite logical progression in happenings, eh?
Today I am not so fond of reading Eesti Ekspress, because I feel it lacks contents. I need something more...

Be better.

2009-01-14T15:16:00.006+02:00

Since last Autumn I felt I need to improve myself as a entrepreneur and take part in positive changes happening in our society. One way is to become member of JCI (Junior Chamber International) - I´ve been follower since end of October and at the moment preparing my own project, which will need a lot of team work. "You learn by doing" - as they say :)

Quess who?

2008-12-30T18:01:00.004+02:00

What would be better than seeing two Umea friends here in Tallinn during the holiday season? Yesteday was just perfect - my schoolmates Sten (MA Transport Design 2007) and Maria (MA Transport Design 2006) came to town! :)

I made a promise, that we´ll meet again - next time at their place, Gothenburg! :)

Lifetime commitment.

2008-12-17T23:24:00.007+02:00

Last friday me and my colleague Jarmo Lehtonen from Provoke Helsinki (on the picture) went to see Eero Aarnio´s exhibition in Design Forum Finland, Helsinki. Eero is like living Alvar Aalto, he won this year´s Kaj Franck design prize for his lifetime work.

Exhibition featured all of the 796 articles written about Eero and his work - see one of the "article walls" on the background. Eero made a joke, that all the money he won went into printing those posters! :)

Never again.

2008-12-17T23:12:00.004+02:00

Do you see this? This caused my day-long tiredness, Terje´s tonsils removal and feline asthma to two cats. Same aspergillus mushroom is being used to make chemical weapons, that affect on central nerv system.

Owner of the appartment did not see any "mould problems". We disagreed. And found a better home.

Design Thinking.

2008-12-10T20:09:00.008+02:00

Hello folks! If you feel that I´ve been too quiet here, maybe you should check Provoke´s blog: http://provoke-news.blogspot.com. I try to express my design related thoughts there and leave this space for personal experiences.

Especially in January I´ve got many good news to share and discuss with you there! :)

Winter is getting close.

2008-11-08T20:03:00.004+02:00

Two former male cats at my cold home :)

Train station.

2008-11-08T19:55:00.003+02:00

At least one thing in Estonia is sure - trains and train stations will remain the same, 70´s "blast from the past" style and very uncomfortable.

Another great idea.

2008-11-02T22:28:00.005+02:00

Remember my trend-setting eating habbits like Red Energy candies, spiced rice cookies and Jolt Cola? Now the coffeine dynasty welcomes a new member - ice cream covered with coffee powder!

Hurray, hurray, hurray!

Autumn in Riga and Tallinn.

2008-10-23T21:23:00.003+02:00

Looking back to my old albums, I don´t see any pictures about Autumn. I wonder why... Because I lived at school and worked 24/7? Neh, bad excuse! :)

Fall of economy.

2008-09-20T20:59:00.004+02:00

See what happened to burgers? If this tendency continues, this year our Christmas table will only have sourkraut, candies stolen from Swedbank and smell of gingerbread :D

Going somewhere?

2008-08-17T00:04:00.005+02:00

I can imagine, that some day even mini MPV-s can look sporty and emotional...

By the way, that´s my first car sketch since Spring 2005.

Valtra RoboTrac 2?

2008-07-21T15:26:00.005+02:00

Right now having a summer vacation - it´s my second one after graduating from high-school (7 years ago!). Honestly said, it feels wierd not doing anything creative for a longer time period. So I started to look back my older projects and ideas, that are still unfinished (khmm, my homepage for a example). One case, Valtra RoboTrac, bothers me, because I am still unsatisfied with its front end detailing. Would be create to restyle this project one day and make it more realistic - I am missing mechanical package, since I never got in touch with manufacturers. Maybe the idea itself, semi-autonomous tractor, is too extreme for them?

Midsummer party.

2008-06-28T17:45:00.003+02:00

Umea Degree Exhibition 2008.

2008-06-23T12:44:00.006+02:00

Oh, forgot to tell you, that I visited Umea in the beginning of June! It felt really good to be back there! During the five days I met old and new faces - my coursemates Thomas, Thiago and Mo graduated! Even though I met Ola, I expected to see more alumnis from the last year.

Pictured you´ll find visiting speakers for the Momentum design event: Geoff Wardle (Art Center College of Design), Janne Kyttänen (Freedom of Creation) and Branko Lukic (Non Object)

Clinging like a burr.

2008-06-23T12:21:00.006+02:00

We have now FIVE cats at home! Okey, those three little kittens are here just for 2 weeks, but it still feels like we have a "cat farm" here :D

Office.

2008-05-25T21:02:00.004+02:00

Day by day something new appears to our office. Already looks quite professional! :)

London/Londoff.

2008-05-25T20:55:00.005+02:00

I happened to be in London right on the same day when Manchester United and Chelsea final game took place. Enjoyed it in a local pub, where about 60 people watched the game via 8 TV-screens.

Mainstream music is dead.

2008-04-27T20:42:00.005+02:00

José Gonzalez, Tallinn, 27.04.2008.
Kallis Terje, aitäh suurepärase kingituse eest!! :)

Lesson of the day.

2008-04-25T10:51:00.005+02:00

Always give your very best in every work you do - they are valuable even years after! One of my Umea projects, Valtra RoboTrac, helped to promote yesterday me and my company. "The Mini Pet" night, Inspira, Tallinn.

Estonia 90.

2008-04-23T21:48:00.004+02:00

Story of Estonian´s past 90 years packed inside walls. Maarjamäe Palace. Tallinn.

Spring 2008.

2008-04-23T21:30:00.003+02:00

Meanwhile when ice is melting in Umea (heh...), we have sunny spring in Tallinn.

Tallinn Motoshow 2008.

2008-04-23T21:24:00.003+02:00

Busy times we´re living. Haven´t had much chance to keep this blog alive - one blog per month seems to be the acceptable number. Managing a company is like having a child, it needs my 24h attention and care.

Hairball that weights 11kg.

2008-03-24T22:10:00.002+02:00

Looks familiar? :p

2008-03-22T21:30:00.003+02:00

My one day experience as a tourist in Stockholm. Of course I had to bring some local "souvenirs" with me. Oh, those old memories from Umea...

Eristu!

2008-03-20T14:47:00.005+02:00

Meeldis väga selle nädalase Äripäeva artikkel "Konn tahab tiigist välja" (Raimo Ülavere, Vain & Partnerid konsultant):

"Äripäeva TOP 100 tippfirmadest vaid neljandik on seadnud eesmärgiks saada oma valdkonnas suurimaks, parimaks Balti- või Põhjamaade piirkonnas. Euroopast me ei räägi, maailmast ammugi mitte. Ja see on Eesti ettevõtete koorekiht.

Kui ambitsiooni ei ole, pole ka kasvu. Siis on vaid ajaküsimus, millal ettevõte lakkab olemast."

(Shortly said: Estonian companies lack ambition.)

The Estonian Nokia.

2008-02-29T19:28:00.006+02:00

"Estonian president Lennart Meri said businessmen should do more to kick-start high-tech industries in the areas of gene technology or telecommunications. He said Estonia should take its cue from Nokia, Finland's powerful telecommunications firm. "With great persistence, I've kept asking, 'What is the Estonian Nokia?'…But the president is not supposed to seek the Estonian Nokia. I am seeking it for you, for your lazy minds. Every Estonian proprietor must seek it for himself, must seek at least six Nokias a year." /.../ He also said Estonia was too small to sustain domestic industries, and that Estonia's priority export markets were countries around the Baltic Sea rim, and their 80 million consumers. In the long term, he said exporters should target other European countries and the United States." http://www.balticsww.com/wkcrier/0599.htm

That was nine years ago. It is year 2008 now and people keep saying that same thing, but nothing has happened. For a couple of weeks I´ve read new articles about this topic. Among others "Estonian Nokia is already invented", "People look Estonian Nokia from wrong direction"...

I find that the point of view should be changed. In reality, it is not about Estonian Nokia at all, but finding people, who are Estonian Jorma Ollila. We need visionary people, who are not afraid to take first brave steps!

Korn in Tallinn.

2008-02-15T22:07:00.002+02:00

Need I say more? :)

64.

2008-02-08T23:25:00.001+02:00

Well, if you add Tommi´s and Meeli´s age together, you´ll get 64. Last Saturday we celebrated their birthdays! :)

World`s Best Estonian Vehicle Designer.

2008-02-08T23:05:00.001+02:00

... or at least this is what I think of Sten - my schoolmate from Umea. Last Spring was one of the rarest situations, where two estonians graduated at the same time from one of the world´s best design schools.

For my surprise, Sten called me today - "Hi, I´m in Estonia, let´s meet?". Had a cup of coffee at our studio :)

We know we are so attractive.

2008-01-27T03:26:00.001+02:00

Kids, that´s what happens to you when paint your studio till 03 AM every day!

By the way, I´ve got some great news to share with you! On 21.12.2007 me and my colleaegues founded our own industrial design studio - Provoke Tallinn. We are one of three sub-studios of Provoke Design, other studios are located in Helsinki and Turku. I´ll keep you updated on this with the press-release in the first weeks of February. Till then, visit http://www.provoke.ee/

So, for the last two-three weeks we´ve been paiting (and repainting), furnishing, decorating the studio. Still there are some extra refinining to do...

What do you think, if from now on I will share you something of my everyday life at the studio?... I even have a new camera now - Canon Ixus 860 IS ;)

"But what about me-ooow?..."

2007-12-24T01:33:00.001+02:00

Chilli - Santa´s little helper.

Cold Christmas.

2007-12-24T01:24:00.001+02:00

Well, at least it was really cold 3 years ago in Finland, Tampere. At the moment it´s +4 in Tallinn.

Last minute.

2007-12-24T01:16:00.001+02:00

When the future becomes now.

2007-12-24T01:12:00.001+02:00

Something great happened last week.

Memories.

2007-12-06T14:18:00.003+02:00

No, I don´t have a new camera yet, but I thought showing you some old pictures from Umea.

People never realize how much work MA graduate students really have to do for their projects. So, here are some shots of the last phase of design project - modelling. Students usually spend up to one month at workshops, working hard around the clock and helping eachother out. Photos are from May 2006 and 2007.

Ps - I have made up my mind: my new digital camera will be Canon Ixus 870 IS.

Somewhere in Vienna.

2007-11-04T23:22:00.002+02:00

Reason why I enjoy photography.

2007-10-20T23:27:00.001+02:00

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Quess who came to town?

2007-10-02T01:15:00.001+02:00

Yep, PETE! Last weekend he came here to Tallinn to check, if estonian girls are still beautiful? Read the answer from his smile ;)

And for those, who don´t know Pete yet - he is the guy behind excellent Advanced Product Design MA programme, Umea Institute of Design.

That´s it?

2007-08-21T16:00:00.001+02:00

My dear Canon Ixus 500 camera broke last week. It lasted 3 years and took only about 30 000 moments of my life. 99% of those pictures you´ve seen on this blog were done using this camera.

There will be a small paus in blogging until I get a new camera. Question is - will it be "soap-box" again or something professional?

Chemistry.

2007-08-21T15:55:00.002+02:00

It is not easy to be wheelchaired.

2007-08-21T15:41:00.002+02:00

Backyard of New Art Gallery of Estonia building (Located in Kadriorg park). Might look nice for someone, but is actually very complicated for wheelchaired. Estonian modern architecture has gone down-hill for some years now...

Kadriorg palace, Tallinn

2007-08-21T15:23:00.001+02:00

Kadriorg palace and park were founded by the Russian Tsar Peter I. Designed by the italian architect Niccolo Michetti.

There are numerous free summer concerts till mid-September.

Oleviste Church, Tallinn

2007-08-06T14:48:00.001+02:00

St. Olav's church (Oleviste Kirik) was once the tallest building in the world, reaching 159 meters. In 1625 the spire burnt down and was rebuilt to its present day 123 meters. It still towers over the Old Town.

Saaremaa.

2007-08-06T13:53:00.001+02:00

Had a four day trip to Saaremaa, biggest island in Estonia. Castle you see on the pictures was in active use from 14th till 17th century.

Read more about Saaremaa here: http://www.saaremaa.ee/eng/tourism/default.htm

Nostalgia.

2007-07-25T20:29:00.001+02:00

Had a look to old photos and found this one from our Helsinki workshop, September 2005, just three weeks after school started. From left to right: my coursemates Li (Taiwan), Andreas (Sweden), Thiago (Brazil).

Vertigo.

2007-07-21T19:02:00.001+02:00

Exclusive Vertigo restaurant on top of the House of Europe building. Roof offers excellent view to city and you´ll find some good food at the brasserie-lounge. Once I even had a dinner with the President (ok, he was sitting on next table, but still.... :D).

Friday Skate Night.

2007-07-21T18:55:00.001+02:00

Free organized skate night for youth. Usually about 100 participants, and a distance of 20 kilometres.

Pirita beach.

2007-07-21T18:50:00.001+02:00

One of biggest beach in Tallinn. Right now water is about 18-19 degrees, which is perfect for me.

St. Birgitta convent.

2007-07-16T17:59:00.001+02:00

... or what is left of it. Founded by swedes 600 years ago. This August we´re going to have there Birgitta Festival 2007 (www.birgitta.ee)

Summer at The Stenbock House.

2007-07-16T17:42:00.001+02:00

The Government of Republic and the State Chancellery of Republic of Estonia organizes free jazz and bossanova musicals through the summer. Seats are taken in every concert.

At the countryside.

2007-07-09T11:12:00.001+02:00

Currently visiting my dear relatives in Southern Estonia. Seems like they are successfull in reteaching me how and where to sleep, what to eat and how to have fun... :)

So, how estonians have a party?

2007-07-02T11:52:00.001+02:00

They gather 26 000 singers, 100 000 people in public (+1 industrial designer, of course!) and sing half day long 30 songs. In other words we just had a Song and Dance Celebration - one of our 150 year old tradition, which this time was performed by estonian youth. Nex time, summer 2009, it will be nationwide with +34 000 singers and +200 000 people in audience. I have to remind you that this is about 1/6 of Estonian population...

Read more here: http://www.laulupidu.ee/eng.php

Yes, I´ve been walking again in Tallinn...

2007-06-25T17:14:00.001+02:00

Ps - Morten, there´s one shot of a place, where Danish flag was born. Nearly 800 years ago.

Somewhere in Tallinn.

2007-06-22T14:30:00.001+02:00

2007-06-19T18:40:00.001+02:00

Problably the best picture from last weekend - I went back to Umeå to get rest of my stuff and the model. Made in Helsinki harbour after mid-night.

One thing what I realized during the trip - Umeå, it´s all about good people. Both the city and a school was empty, silent, lifeless. It´s like they don´t exist until students come back from summer vacation.

Next chapter - Life in Estonia.

2007-06-10T17:57:00.002+02:00

... it´s been a week already and people keep asking me "Oh, but when do you leave?", "How long are you going to stay here?", "What are you doing here?...". Almost feeling like immigrant in my hometown! :)

That´s how dreaming starts...

2007-06-06T10:05:00.002+02:00

Kids, remember please, you can still choose other healthy careers like being a pilot, dentist, lawyer... ;)

The Fellowship of Things - final page?

2007-06-04T17:28:00.003+02:00

- Fresh Maestros Frodo & Gimly shaking hands for successfully dropping The Ring into Mount Doom.

It was in spring 1995 that my eyes were caught on a car sketch in a German magazine. "I wish I could draw like that!" - from that moment I wanted to become designer. I never thought this would lead into a journey of my life.

Now 12 years later I am graduating from Umeå Institute of Design - one of the best design schools in the world. When I sent over my application I didn´t have a clear overview of what to expect. But I soon found myself in the middle of a strong international community, where people work hard to make their dreams come true. I was not working alone anymore at nights - there were always people to talk with and ask advice. These past two years here in Umea have been definitely the best and the happiest days of my design studies. I have learned a great deal about my skills, limits and future opportunities.

My dear course mates Andreas Johansson, Adriaan Van Eyndhoven, Morten Wagener, Ola Kollin - you guys have not only been good friends I have been looking for a long time, but also examples of great designers I admire. You made me notice that I still have a lot to learn - both as a designer and as person. I wish you good luck for the future and I sincerely hope our roads will cross again! And to our program leader, Pete Avondoglio, I owe you great thanks for putting us together!

SilberAuto - I´m very greatful for them to make this Master´s Degree project happen. Design brief was very challenging and I learned a great deal from the process.

Feeling already nostalgia for the things to come,
Hannes

What is your impossible?

2007-06-03T11:49:00.003+02:00

I don´t know about yours, but I think I was close to find mine!

Social life (happens sometimes unintentionally...)

2007-05-28T06:52:00.001+02:00

Moment after we put salt on Andreas` snus while he was away... and moment before Andreas explained that snus already contains salt. Damn, we should have used hot chilli souce instead...

I hope it wasn´t my turn to clean...

2007-05-28T06:39:00.002+02:00

When "normal" (feel the irony??) students have fun on Fysikgränd just week before the schoolyear is over...

Degree Exhibition 2007

2007-05-23T13:27:00.003+02:00

www.dh.umu.se

Hand of the Danish beast.

2007-05-19T22:23:00.003+02:00

That´s pure chemistry, folks! :D... And no wonder guys at the workshop speak about "putty ghosts"!

It´s done!

2007-05-16T17:09:00.003+02:00

This time Yuzhuo (TP2) won the competiton of "Who has the biggest model in degree exhibition?". It takes four guys to raise it up.

Ola: "You´re the master here!"
Morten: "No, YOU are!"

Talk between freshly graduated students.

Everyone digs their own grave.

2007-05-10T23:59:00.003+02:00

Sometimes hope is just not enough. Andreas with his model week ago.

Chill Grill.

2007-05-05T15:45:00.001+02:00

On Friday we were allowed to go outside the school... but only within 15m radius :P

Joke of the day.

2007-05-04T16:06:00.001+02:00

I quess I slept too well this night, because first time in my life I had to show my ID-card to buy alcohol! :D

Midagi eestlastele.

2007-04-27T19:36:00.001+02:00

Familiar feeling.

2007-04-27T18:58:00.002+02:00

5AM.

2007-04-25T00:08:00.001+02:00

4 weeks to go.

2007-04-23T02:00:00.001+02:00

- Pete sharing his memories of student life he had.

This week´s special meny:
- Red Energy candys
- Coke Light
- Jolt Cola
- coffee beans
- caffeine pills
- green tea
- Andreas´ Cocktail (water + dissolved Red Energy candys)
- snus
- vodka
- beer

Book your sleeping room in advance!
- sauna
- upper stairs
- art studio
- down stairs
- sofas
- truck?

3D-modelling language.

2007-04-17T21:49:00.002+02:00

"You know what I mean?"

Black Cat Pub.

2007-04-14T14:54:00.001+02:00

Needed to make a picture of those people, who are NOT working at friday night!... Social life, pfff!

The Big One.

2007-04-13T20:47:00.002+02:00

Some students are testing their 3D models with a milled-out foam model.

Graduate student.

2007-04-12T23:26:00.001+02:00

(No other words needed...)

Wasted.

2007-04-08T20:21:00.001+02:00

Ricardo (APD1) wanted to make a picture of himself at 2AM... Sure thing, I´m completely drunk here, but hey, when brazilian wish is a command, I´ll take out my camera! :P

First proof.

2007-04-08T13:05:00.002+02:00

I´ve always suspected that eggs and chickens grow out from birch trees!...

Now I have to find the connection between rabbits and eggs...

There´s a reason why I eat pre-made food.

2007-04-04T01:13:00.001+02:00

Today I was just so close to burn down our school´s kitchen. I left a toaster alone for 5 minutes and as a result for that half of the kitchen was full of white smoke. It´s amazing that the alarm didin´t go on... Sad, that I didn´t have my camera with me! :D

"This must be a joke?"

2007-04-02T01:13:00.001+02:00

Well, transportation design students feel a bit speechless, when 7 out of 8 product designers are making transportation related project for their MA degree...

Our final design marathon seems to be running already on full speed. There´s no difference between night and a day, saturday or thursday, lunch or dinner, sun or moon. Everything seems to be a one big-big day. I, for a example, have been here at school for five days in a row now...

In these days you have to be careful where you sit - there might be your schoolmate sleeping on sofa, chair, desk, sauna...

Helping Jorge.

2007-03-29T17:23:00.001+02:00

Once again, Jorge (Interaction Design MA2) challenged our brains with his questions - but this time cookies and candys were served :)

Is there a life after school?

2007-03-25T20:51:00.001+02:00

Well yes, it´s a good time to think about the future. Come on, have a look at my temporary online portfolio - maybe we share the same thoughts?

www.coroflot.com/SeebergDesign

OMGWTF? :D

2007-03-23T00:15:00.001+02:00

This is what you get, when listening Lord of the Rings triology in double-speed at night! Things have gone really bizarre here. From left to the right: Andreas, Adriaan, Ola, Morten and.. you know who! :D

Say thanks to Adriaan for the pic!

Back on oilplatform*

2007-03-22T00:18:00.001+02:00

Whaaat? No working? They´re having fun here?

* - the way we call our school sometimes. It´s just really far away from civilization....

Greetings from Tallinn!

2007-03-20T19:06:00.001+02:00

Yep, we´re still living in medieval times! ;)

2007-03-15T03:59:00.001+02:00

Had a mid-time review on this Wednesday. Most of us are ok with the degree projects, but there are some difficult cases...

Austrian has left the building.

2007-03-12T22:00:00.001+02:00

With whom can I do now Arnold "GET DOWN!"-jokes, when Matthias went back home?... It is very rare here at Umeå Institute of Design that exchange student leaves after one semester (they usually end up staying here for 2 years!). It was great to get to know you, my friend!

Hush now!

2007-03-12T21:47:00.001+02:00

When Morten speaks, everyone listen. Last picture from Monday fika with Matthias (on the right).

Has he finally snapped?

2007-03-09T17:30:00.002+02:00

Andreas and his unique way of holding hands free headset.

Something´s cooking?

2007-03-08T01:09:00.001+02:00

Current view to large project studio.