Education
He completed his study as an interior architect at the University of Art and Design Helsinki in 1996.
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Jukka Setala
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He designed a notable lamp but he is best known for his "Fatboy" poofs (large cushions). 2004 "Muovi" (Plastic), Design Museum, Helsinki 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, Milan 1999 "New Scandinavian" furniture exhibition / Cologne 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" / Munich 1997 "Borens Award 1996" / Design Forum, Helsinki and Malmö 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" / Firenze 1994 "4" / NuKu Galleria, Oulu 1994 Jewellery exhibition / Gallery PUR-PUR, Frankfurt am Main 1993 Furniture Exhibition / Copenhagen 1991 Retretti, sculpture exhibition / Punkaharju 2006 Best New Furniture in Europe 2006 / Readers Digest, Europe.
Achievements
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2006 Best New Furniture in Europe 2006 / Readers Digest, 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 & Company Oy, design competition, 3rd prize with Ilkka Koskela / Finland 1993 Jorvas High-Technical centre, graphic design, 1st prize / Finland Own design office since 1996 under the name Suunnitteluand Muotoilutoimisto Jukka Setälä Oy Furniture design teacher at the University Of Art And Design Helsinki since 1999.
