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1 Serendipity 1

2 Learning Center and Hub Network Valeria Gryada Designer, Aalto University Library

3 Presentation Structure 1. Project Background 2. Learning Center Network (Learning Hubs) 3. Case Greenhouse 4. Current Projects 5. Summary 3

4 1. Project Background 4

5 Half a million visitors in 2013

7 Aalto University Digital Library

8 Library Learning Center

9 Learning Center planning process: combining top-down and bottom-up. Aalto University Vision and Strategy Aalto University Library Learning Center Planning Learning Hubs Service Design Project Learning Center Beta Testing Aalto University Community 9

10 Learning Center Network is developed using modern product design methods 1. Lean prototyping at the Learning Hubs 2. New service concept for the Aalto s Library building 3. Beta testing with the Learning Center beta version 10

11 2. Learning Center Network

12 Back in 2010 Student Factor

Together, Learning Center and Learning Hubs form the Learning Center Network Learning Center Network: offers a range of lowbarrier access points to Aalto University,

13 Together, Learning Center and Learning Hubs form the Learning Center Network Learning Center Network: offers a range of lowbarrier access points to Aalto University, its services and community; showcases what Aalto university is; Aalto Learning Interface / Hub-thinking Vision from 2011 and provides a flexible learning environment. 13

University, its services and community; showcases what Aalto university is; Aalto

14 Learning Hub Services Information Services Learning Working Eating and Drinking Learning Hub Student Project, IDBM,

16 Hidden Potential Before After 16

- beta A Student Hub Aaltonaut Hub + ECON Hub Hideout + Learning Center Living Room

17 Learning Center Network Otaniemi, Espoo Arabia, Helsinki A Media Factory A Health Factory Tokyo Lounge Gentti Energy Garage ADD Cafe Sundeck Greenhouse Learning Center - beta A Student Hub Aaltonaut Hub + ECON Hub Hideout + Learning Center Living Room Töölö,, Helsinki A Service Factory Rooftop Puu A Design Factory Urban Mill Aalto Hub Töölö 17

18 Learning Center Network is a living organism m 2 and growing 18

19 3. Case Greenhouse

20 Learning Hub Greenhouse (SCI) From unclaimed space to a lively coworking area in 5 months Location: SCI, Konemiehentie 2, Espoo Area: 500 m 2 Budget: Timeline: built during September February 2013, running Organized by a supervised student team. Designed based on data collected from students and staff. Partly built by the final users. Communicated through social media. Collaborates with other Aalto projects (Aalto Window) and outside partners (Sodexo). 20

a supervised student team. Designed based on data collected from students and staff. Partly built by the final users.

21 Learning Hub Greenhouse (SCI) Development Process Find Space Recruite Student Team Involve Locals in Planning Design Communicate the Process Involve Locals in Construction Celebrate Opening Observe, Learn and Improve Involving the final users at all stages is the key element to success. Development process is never finished. 21

22 Learning Hub Greenhouse (SCI) 22

23 Learning Hub Greenhouse (SCI) The number of visitors at the Computer Science Library has grown more than 100% after it was converted into a Learning Hub Visitors 23

24 4. Current Projects 24

25 Learning Hub Rooftop (BIZ): Opened in May

26 Learning Hub Wood (CHEM): Opening in September

27 Learning Hub Toolkit for sharing our project development methods. During 2013 the Learning Center Network was joined by two partner members: ADD Lab and Urban Mill. Two more initiatives plan to join us in 2014: Energy Garage and Aaltonaut Hub. We can help our partners build great learning environments by providing a simple toolkit and personal guidance. 27

28 4. Summary

29 Summary Learning Center Network is a living organism that consists of 9 operating Hubs and more than 10 potential developments. Learning Center Network is a serendipitous by-product of using the modern product design methods (e.g. lean prototyping, beta testing) in the Learning Center planning process. Learning Center Network is co-created with Aalto University community. Learning Center Network pioneers new ways of campus development. 29

30 Towards better learning environments, co-created Valeria Gryada Designer, Aalto University Library

Science and Art meet Technology and Business - Service Design, Co-design and the Future Learning Center at Aalto University, Finland

Submitted on: 10/09/2014 Science and Art meet Technology and Business - Service Design, Co-design and the Future Learning Center at Aalto University, Finland Eila Rämö Aalto University Library, Helsinki,