Social Skis?

Social Skis?
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Just a pair of old Salomons which were used to display bindings in a Myyrmäki sports store.

Myyrmäki

Myyrmäki
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Commuting to work in the opposite direction of the big crowds.

Casing

Casing
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A brief glimpse into DigiExpo. I guess there could have been lot's to get exited about, but small gadgets are harder to spot in a crowd compared to rows of fat skis.

The Olympus stand had waterproof casings which were almost as cool as the cameras they are made for. Looking seriously over-engineered and rugged.

SkiExpo 2007

SkiExpo 2007
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SkiExpo's turning more and more into a sales event for retailers. Especially as I have all the gear I need pretty much sorted there wasn't much to catch my interest. Spent a lot of time hanging out at the Elämysmatkat stand (which I also had the honour to design this year), catching up with all the familiar freeskiing faces that converge there.

iPod Touch

iPod Touch
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My last day at Mozo, yesterday, and got my hands on Petes new iPod Touch.

Yes, it's gorgeous design, but all in all not that practical. All surfaces gather fingerprint smudges at a serious rate, and the UI isn't suitable for all purposes, like writing for example. It can do lot's of things, but it also definately is a device prioritizing cool over functionality. So, I'll stick to my Creative for now, and no need to think about the iPhone, addicted as I am to mobile e-mail.

Empty

Empty
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk

Yesterday.

This was pretty much as when I started out. Just one year in between. Now it's just waiting for the keys to the new place, but I guess the new job starting on monday will keep me busy in the meantime.

Done

Done
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk

In a way it is comforting to know that a big majority of my earthly posessions still fit into one picture.

Radio Moskva

Radio Moskva
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Heavy duty sound system at Cafe Moskva. Capable of playing old Russian hits on LPs all night.

Boxes Are Back

Boxes Are Back
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Moving out of here next week, getting the keys to the new place by the 15th and changing jobs in between.

In other words: Keeping busy.

Footprints

Footprints
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk

At least three different spieces, and four individuals.

Flat Box Fun

Flat Box Fun
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How many Industrial Designers does it take to assemble an Ikea cupboard?


Answer: Three, because we were coming up with much more important things to do all the time.

Sahara Hotnights

Sahara Hotnights
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk

@Klubi, Turku

Fence

Fence
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Elevator -How To

Elevator -How To
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In Finnish, English, Russian and Chinese. I suppose that reflects the clientele of Hotel President.

Focus Group

Focus Group
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Seems they've got something new up their sleeve.

I wasn't invited. Just happened to be passing by.

Swoosh and Lion

Swoosh and Lion
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Symbols in the metro.

Which comes first, allegience to brand or to nation?

The Truth

Sometimes you just have to know how to laugh at yourself and your profession. Came across a brilliant presentation at the CScout Japan blog. Never heard about this Dan Saffer guy before, but he's got it pretty much figured out:

Sofia's Chair

Sofia's Chair
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk

Spent today consulting a client's workshop at the Lahti University of Applied Sciences. My old classmate Sofia's design chair happened to be in the 3rd floor lobby.

Mikko's Chair

Mikko's Chair
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At the Ruukki stand.

Cool Stuff

Cool Stuff
Originally uploaded by Rollofunk

Every builders dream: CD -player, radio, current converters and power tool battery chargers all suspended inside a protective aluminium frame. Can it get any better?