Design for Government
Design for Government (DfG) is a practice-based course within Aalto University. Each year, course leaders invite Finnish ministries, public service agencies, and regional and municipal administrations to work together with our students on 2-3 contemporary national-level policy challenges in Finland.
Final Show DfG 2026
This year, the Final Show showcases two themes: the “Climate Adaptation” work with the City of Helsinki and the “Continuity of Understanding” with Kela and HUS. Explore the highlights of the event and view students’ project proposals below!
DRS 2026
DfG Alumni and teachers are presenting at DRS2026 with the topic of “Researching Design in Policy and Governance: A Collective Reflection Through 60-Years of the Design Research Society Conference“.
For students
Design for Government is an advanced course where multidisciplinary students tackle real briefs from Finnish ministries.
Work in teams using human-centered design and systems thinking, and present your outcomes at a public Final Show.
For partners
Bring your organization’s real challenges to a multidisciplinary student team. You will get fresh perspectives, rigorous research and design proposals for change.