Hannu Kähönen

Kähönen
Hannu

FINLAND

		1948 Finland
Hannu Kähönen is an awarded industrial designer and the founder and CEO of the Creadesign agency. He is known as a versatile designer, professionally involved in work ranging from strategic design to the design of products and corporate images. Kähönen emphasizes the concept of Design for All, with accessibility and environmental impact as prime considerations.

Creadesign Oy
Laivanvarustajankatu 5
00140 Helsinki
FINLAND
T +358 9 2512 100
F +358 9 605 832
hannu.kahonen@creadesign.fi

CREADESIGN
Creadesign Oy is an innovation based, internationally awarded full service industrial design agency.

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'Ava' Padlocks

D E S I G N E R
Hannu Kähönen

P R O D U C E R
Abloy, Finland
1992

M A T E R I A L
ABS

The development of a new Ava padlock was initiated as competition grew and cheap imports increased. The product needed to stand out. As new technical innovations are expensive, the renewal was done with materials. Plastic cover felt warm and it could be coloured. Simple details that helped the usability could also be realised in it. Such details were the groove that directs the key into the lock and the hole for hanging the lock. Difficult work phases were eliminated and the lock was renewed without decreasing its strength.

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'Exel Avanti' Ski Pole

D E S I G N E R
Hannu Kähönen

P R O D U C E R
Exel, Finland
1994

M A T E R I A L
carbon fiber

For the optimal design of the handle different information on the functionality of the basic grips and on the new skiing styles was needed. Several test models were made, and with the scientific tests made at the Jyväskylä University the effect of different handle types were compared to the thrust throughout the whole thrust motions. The support placed under the palm gave the best test results. Based on the selected model, new more ergonomical models were made, which race skiers after repeated tests gave feedback on. The theoretical benefit of design was two minutes on a 50 kilometres ski. From the design of the handle the task encompassed to cover the whole ski pole, which became the company's new flagship product. The cup of the ski pole was to be minimal on surface area and have the maximum grip.

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'Q' Mobile Phone

D E S I G N E R
Hannu Kähönen

P R O D U C E R
Benefon, Finland
2000

M A T E R I A L A N D D I M E N S I O N S
ABS
17 x 45 x 120 mm


Mobile phone design has become the maximation of forms. The stylish Q-phone would be an alternative for people wanting simple lines and a simple userface. Usability was considered a high priority. Small, tough and minimalist cell phone was a conscious choice.

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'Scala' Low Floor Bus

D E S I G N E R
Hannu Kähönen

P R O D U C E R
Lahden Autokori, Finland
2001

M A T E R I A L
aluminum


Scala's happy and bright looks help to create a modern city identity. Scala has won design awards, among FinnishDesign Now honorable mention. Low entry Scala has been a huge business success for Lahden Autokori Oy.

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'Trice' Folding Chair

D E S I G N E R
Hannu Kähönen

P R O D U C E R
Creadesign, Finland
1986

M A T E R I A L A N D D I M E N S I O N S
fibreglass-reinforced polyester
1 kilo

'Trice' Folding chair with an umbrella type one hand closing movement was designed for small apartments with no space for rarely used furniture. A Japanese company bought the licence after seeing a picture. Finnish companies were not interested before own production had begun and the demand grew. Amer Corporation bought all rights for the chair and they manufactured over 100,000 pieces before production was terminated as the company focused on sporting goods. New manufacturer did not succeed in marketing.

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