Jukka Setala (born 24 February 1967,

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designer. He completed his study as an interior architect at the

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in 1996. He designed a notable lamp but he is best known for his "Fatboy" beanbag chairs.

Exhibitions

*2004 'Muovi' (Plastic),

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*2004 'Dream Team' design exhibition / Design Forum, Helsinki *2002 'Finndesignnow02' / Helsinki *2000 '100- (design-)' / Helsinki *2000 'Young Forum' / Design Forum, Helsinki *1999 'Artificial Nature', furniture exhibition Pit 21,

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*1999 'New Scandinavian' furniture exhibition /

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*1998 'Finnish Design 10' / Design Forum, Helsinki *1997 '25-Points' furniture exhibition / MUOVA, Vaasa, and Suomenlinna, Helsinki *1997 'Young Designers Week', furniture exhibition / Martela, Helsinki *1997 'Talente 1997' /

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*1997 'Borens Award 1996' / Design Forum, Helsinki and

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Form & Design Center *1996 'Nordisk Glass', Malmö Form & Design Center *1996 'Young Forum' / Design Forum, Helsinki *1996 'The Forces of Light' / Rake Gallery, Helsinki *1995 'Giovani e Materia' /

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*1994 '4' / NuKu Galleria, Oulu *1994 Jewellery exhibition / Gallery PUR-PUR,

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*1993 Furniture Exhibition /

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*1991 Retretti, sculpture exhibition /

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Acknowledgements and awards

*2006 Best New Furniture in Europe 2006 /

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, Europe *2001 Merket for God Design *1999 Honorary mention 'Valo-99' (Light 99) / light design competition, Finland *1995 Coats Opti Oy, 1st prize / design competition, Finland *1994 Stala Oy, Harjavalta Oy, Naber & Co Oy, design competition, 3rd prize with Ilkka Koskela / Finland *1993 Jorvas High-Tech centre, graphic design, 1st prize / Finland *Own design office since 1996 under the name Suunnittelu- and Muotoilutoimisto Jukka Setälä Oy *Furniture design teacher at the

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since 1999

References

External links

Finnish Design Shop: Jukka Setälä

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