Fahrettin Ersin Alaca

Fahrettin Ersin Alaca is an industrial designer and a doctoral candidate at Aalto University’s School of Arts, Design, and Architecture, located in Helsinki. His research focuses on creative design and crafts heritage management strategies that trigger social transformation towards sustainable consumer culture. Developing an interest in theoretical and operational frameworks of sustainable development models, he currently works with clients to create brand identities and design strategies. His academic publications include the fields of design history, design culture, and service design. His most recent academic study has been working for the research and curation of a temporary exhibition, entitled Every straight line bends by its own weight, for Helsinki’s Design Museum. By combining his research interests with professional agenda, he pursues the aim to contribute to the formation of sustainable business and consumer communities.