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Tua is the director of Aalto University Design Factory, an interdisciplinary product development and learning hub connecting students, teachers, researchers, and industry. As an associate professor in creative practices in engineering, her work revolves around understanding, teaching and developing innovation efforts, turning ideas into improvements in organizations and education. She combines engineering design with organizational psychology, her work spanning from design thinking and product development to new venture creation. Tua is the teacher-in-charge of the master's level product development major and minor in Aalto and the Product Development Project.
In addition to her work at Aalto University, Tua is a deputy editor at the Journal of Engineering Education. She has a DSc degree in industrial management from the Aalto University School of Science, and an MA degree in cognitive science from the University of Helsinki. In addition to the Design Factory, Tua has worked as a visiting Fulbright scholar at the Center for Design Research at Stanford University.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctoral degree, Engineering and Technology
Award Date: 18 Nov 2015
Licentiate degree, Engineering and Technology
Award Date: 16 Nov 2011
External positions
Visiting Scholar, Stanford University
15 Aug 2016 → 13 Aug 2017
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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May I have your attention - Designers’ issue selling processes in design integration
Björklund, T., van der Marel, F., Rekonen, S. & Keipi, T., May 2026, In: Technovation. 153, 103534, 16 p., 153 (2026) 103534.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Strategic design in practice: Mapping strategy formulation and implementation in Nordic design job advertisements
Nicoletti Dziobczenski, P. R. & Björklund, T., 2026, DRS2026: Edinburgh, 8–12 June, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Design Research Society, 15 p. (Proceedings of DRS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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DFGN UnBoxed Magazine 2025: Teaching practices, methods, tools and exercises across the globe for impactful education for innovation
Cotoranu, A. (Editor), Williams, J. (Editor), Castren, K. (Editor), Björklund, T. (Editor), Eriksson, V. (Editor) & Fiorella de Freitas, V. (Editor), 2025, Aalto-yliopisto. 60 p.Research output: Book/Report › Anthology › Professional
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Engineering As a Creative Activity: Mediating Rules, Tools, Communities and Objects as Perceived by Engineering Students
Eriksson, V. & Björklund, T., 2025, SEFI 53rd Annual Conference. European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI). Société européenne pour la formation des ingénieurs, 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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Extending Design in Organizations : A Meshwork of Organizing, Aligning, and Displaying Actions
Bjorklund, T. A., Hannukainen, P., Manninen, T. & Hyysalo, S., Aug 2025, In: California Management Review. 67, 4, p. 95-120 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Web of Science)30 Downloads (Pure)
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ATTRACT EXPAND: ATTRACT EXPAND
Björklund, T. (Principal investigator)
01/06/2026 → 31/05/2030
Project: EU_HEFWP
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CODEUNITED: COnnecting & DEvelopment of UNiversity InnovaTion Ecosystems through eDucation
Trang, V. T. (Project Member), Castren, K. (Project Member), Javor, Z. (Project Member), Hakanen, E. (Project Member), Kibler, E. (Principal investigator), Eloranta, T. (Project Member), Björklund, T. (Co-PI) & Schmidt, J. (Co-PI)
01/04/2025 → 30/04/2027
Project: EU_HEEIT
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-: AINA Björklund
Björklund, T. (Principal investigator)
01/07/2024 → 30/06/2027
Project: Business Finland: Other research funding
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AINA: Ammonia energy conversion and social acceptance
Vuorinen, V. (Principal investigator), Eriksson, V. (Project Member), Khalid, F. (Project Member), Siddiqui, W. (Project Member), ul Huda, S. (Project Member), Ali, H. (Project Member), Metsojoki, M. (Project Member), Bahadori, Y. (Project Member) & Björklund, T. (Co-PI)
01/07/2024 → 30/06/2027
Project: BF Co-Research
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S-ICONIC: Scalable International Collaboration for Innovation Capabilities
Björklund, T. (Principal investigator), Santos Figueiredo, S. (Project Member) & Eriksson, V. (Project Member)
01/08/2024 → 31/12/2025
Project: Other Domestic (11 AC)
Prizes
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Best Teaching Paper
Celik, S. (Recipient), Kirjavainen, S. (Recipient) & Björklund, T. (Recipient), 2020
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Design 2022 Reviewers’ Favorite award
van der Marel, F. (Recipient) & Björklund, T. (Recipient), 2022
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Design Studies best paper award for 2020
Björklund, T. (Recipient), Keipi, T. (Recipient) & Maula, H. (Recipient), 2021
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NordDesign 2024 Reviewers' Favorite award
Eriksson, V. (Recipient) & Björklund, T. (Recipient), 2024
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Tudor Rickards and Susan Moger Best Paper Award 2023
Björklund, T. (Recipient), Gilmartin, S. (Recipient) & Sheppard, S. D. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Design Factory Global Network Research Conference (Event)
Björklund, T. (Editorial board member)
2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Membership of an editorial board
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CERN IdeaSquare Journal of Experimental Innovation (Journal)
Björklund, T. (Editorial board member)
2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Membership of an editorial board
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Journal of Engineering Education (Journal)
Björklund, T. (Editor)
Mar 2018 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Membership of an editorial board
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Stanford University
Björklund, T. (Visiting researcher)
Aug 2016 → Aug 2017Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
Press/Media
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Aallon tuotekehityskurssin esittelytapahtuma tänään jo 30 kerran
08/05/2026
1 item of Media coverage
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Aallon tuotekehityskurssi 30 kerran – uusia innovaatioita
24/04/2026
1 item of Media coverage
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Kutsu: Opiskelijoiden projekteista syntyy patentteja ja startupeja – tuotekehityskurssin loppugaala esittelee ratkaisut aitoihin haasteisiin
23/04/2026
1 item of Media coverage
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Tuotekehitystä ei saa jättää pienen piirin puuhasteluksi
10/09/2024
1 Media contribution
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Research Results from Aalto University Update Understanding of Technology (Identifying and framing potential stakeholders in complex innovation ecosystems)
17/01/2024
1 item of Media coverage
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